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
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...
NCQA UPDATES FOR PCMH/PCSP DURING THE COVID-19 NATIONAL EMERGENCY
On Tuesday, March 24, 2020, the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) enacted policies for NCQA staff, contractors, and events, based on updates from the CDC and other authorities. Please find information regarding changes affecting PCMH/PCSP Recognition...
KENTUCKY MEDICAID EHR INCENTIVE PROGRAM (PROMOTING INTEROPERABILITY) – DEADLINE EXTENDED!
Due to the COVID-19 novel coronavirus national emergency, the Kentucky Medicaid EHR Incentive Promoting Interoperability Program (Meaningful Use Stage 3) has changed the reporting deadline from 3/31/2020 to 4/30/2020 for all Eligible Providers (EPs). From the Kentucky...
CMS ANNOUNCES RELIEF FOR CLINICIANS, PROVIDERS, HOSPITALS, AND FACILITIES PARTICIPATING IN QUALITY REPORTING PROGRAMS IN RESPONSE TO COVID-19
UPDATED APRIL 3, 2020 On Sunday March 22, 2020, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) announced relief for Clinicians, Providers, Hospitals and Facilities participating in Quality Reporting Programs as a response to COVID-19. These relief efforts include the...
MEDICARE TELEHEALTH COVERAGE DURING THE COVID-19 NATIONAL EMERGENCY
Under the 1135 waiver authority and Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, CMS has expanded access to Medicare telehealth services for beneficiaries. This response is in an effort to ensure that all beneficiaries, particularly those at...
COVID-19 AND THE HIPAA PRIVACY RULE
COVID-19 and The HIPAA Privacy Rule: Bulletins from HHS In light of the COVID-19 national emergency, the Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has released information specific to the HIPAA Privacy Rule. The Kentucky REC wants to make sure you...
