IN THE MIDST OF COVID-19 KENTUCKY REC IS HERE FOR YOU!
As we enter this unprecedented time of a national emergency due to COVID-19, our team at Kentucky REC wants you to know that we are here to help you and your healthcare organization. We will continue to monitor the situation with federal government programs and policies and keep you updated with anything that might affect you.
We support and appreciate your efforts amid the stress and added workload on your organization due to COVID-19.
Here are resources for your information:
COVID-19 News
QPP WEBINAR AUG 27: YEAR 5 NPRM – CMS NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE MAKING
CMS released the Notice for Proposed Rule Making (NPRM) for the Quality Payment Program’s 5th year, 2021, on August 3rd. This proposed rule puts forth a number of significant changes in the Quality Payment Program (QPP) for the short term, as well as the future of the...
KENTUCKY REC ANNOUNCES WOW: WEEK OF WEBINARS – AUGUST 10 – 14
In light of the continued need for social distancing to lower risk, the Kentucky REC team and our partners at KHIE have decided to go virtual with our planned August conferences. As much as we want to bring everyone together, guaranteeing your safety is more...
CMS UPDATES: COVID-19 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, MEDICARE SEQUESTRATION, AND CS MODIFIER
There are so many changes in healthcare due to COVID-19 it can be overwhelming to keep track. Kentucky REC quality experts point out a few of these changes from CMS to help providers stay on top of the most important information. Updated Questions and Answers on...
HIPAA WEBINAR JULY 9: VIRTUAL SRA 2020 – SOCIAL DISTANCING OPTION FOR STAYING HIPAA COMPLIANT
Webinar - Virtual SRA 2020: The Social Distancing Option for Staying HIPAA Compliant Thursday, July 9, 2020 12:00 PM ET The Kentucky REC is here to assist you with completing your Security Risk Analysis and ensure organizations stay compliant under the HIPAA...
HHS SCAM ALERT: INDIVIDUAL POSING AS OCR INVESTIGATOR
HHS Scam Alert: Individual Posing as OCR Investigator It has come to OCR’s attention that an individual posing as an OCR Investigator has contacted HIPAA covered entities in an attempt to obtain protected health information (PHI). The individual identifies themselves...
CMS QPP 2019 DEADLINE AND HARDSHIP EXEMPTION GUIDANCE – IMPORTANT INFORMATION
REMINDER: 4/30/2020 at 8 pm EST is the Deadline for Eligible Clinicians and/or Practices to submit their 2019 Quality Payment Program performance data. CMS has also extended the deadline to submit for an Extreme & Uncontrollable Circumstances Hardship. While CMS...
