SAVE THE DATE! DEC 8 & 9 – KENTUCKY REC & KHIE 2020 EHEALTH SUMMIT COLLABORATION
The Kentucky Health Information Exchange (KHIE) and the KY Regional Extension Center (KY REC) are proud to announce our 10 year anniversaries of providing excellent service to the Kentucky healthcare community.
Join us to celebrate a decade of HIT leadership as we provide a collaborative eHealth Summit virtual event. Your advisors are bringing you two days filled with helpful information to aid your healthcare practice!
On Dec 8 Kentucky REC expert advisors will share information on Telehealth, Quality Improvement, Medicaid Promoting Interoperability, Hospital Promoting Interoperability, Patient Centered Medical Home/Patient Centered Specialty Practice, the Quality Payment Program, HIPAA and More!
On Dec 9 KHIE will present on today’s hot topics for both state and national health information technology initiatives. These include the Cabinet for Health and Family Services’ (CHFS) projects highlighting responses to the COVID-19 pandemic, ongoing initiatives for promoting interoperability and care coordination across the state, and other related subjects.
The annual eHealth Summit, hosted by KHIE, provides quality education on advances in health information technology, policy issues and ground-breaking initiatives nationally and across the Commonwealth.
Kentucky REC hosts annual conferences in regions across the state providing the newest information on federal and state regulatory and incentive programs, HIPAA, grant opportunities, as well as innovative ways to improve quality and sustainability.
Questions? Contact Kentucky REC or call 859-323-3090, and contact Ann O’Hara at KHIE here: Ann.Ohara@ky.gov.
WEBINAR NOV 19 – QPP YEAR 4: ATTESTATION PREP
With 2020 drawing to a close, it’s time to develop your plans for submission to Year 4 of the Quality Payment Program. A great deal of hard work goes into a successful QPP submission. Much of your information gathering and documentation can actually be done now, or at least lined up for quick collection at the close of 2020.
Both Improvement Activities and Promoting Interoperability performance categories allow some flexibility in data reporting time frames. You can select 90-continuous days for reporting for either category throughout the calendar year. This flexibility allows you to work ahead of the submission deadlines by gathering reports or other required documentation for the associated measures.
While Quality and Cost have a full year reporting requirement, you can implement strategies now for a strong finish to the 2020 performance year. Keep in mind that Cost is based upon Medicare Part B claims submitted to CMS during the performance year, so there is no additional information to submit for attestation.
We’ll discuss how to put your practice in the best position for submission success. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with your experts at Kentucky REC and have your QPP questions answered by our team of Quality Improvement Advisors!
Free Webinar – QPP Year 4: Attestation Prep
Thursday, November 19, 2020 12:30 PM ET
Contact the experts at Kentucky REC for all your QPP, MIPS, and APM questions. We’re here to help: 859-323-3090.
DIGITAL HEALTH TOOLS STUDY – PRIMARY CARE SURVEY $50 GIFT CARD
PRIMARY CARE PROVIDERS! Take this survey!
The goal of the NCPC Digital Health Tools Survey is to assess how adoption and use of DHTs affect underserved communities and health disparities in this region. While the survey focuses on Primary Care physicians, this is not restrictive and other specialties are invited to participate. It can be completed by residents, NP’s and PA’s as well.
The National Center for Primary Care (NCPC), Morehouse School of Medicine, and Alliant Health Solutions are working together to examine the adoption and use of Digital Health Tools (DHTs) by primary care providers in Kentucky, Tennesee, Georgia, and North Carolina. You can read more in this flyer.
We are prioritizing providers providing care in underserved communities in the southeast region due to the prevalent health disparities and poor health outcomes experienced by residents of these communities, with a particular focus on diabetes and maternal morbidity and mortality. As highlighted by the disparate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on minority and underserved communities, it is vital that the clinicians serving these communities have the tools and resources they need.
Participants will receive a $50 gift card by completing the 10 minute survey HERE.
FREE WEBINAR NOV 4: CHOOSE YOUR OWN PATHWAY TOWARDS PRACTICE TRANSFORMATION
Is your practice struggling to meet the demands of achieving value-based, high quality care in today’s ever changing world of healthcare? Have you started working towards practice transformation, but are unsure how to handle the next steps to solidify the foundation for patient-centered, value-based care?
The Kentucky REC is here to help with our new and exciting Individual Module Concepts for Practice Transformation. Whether you would like guidance with integrating Care Management, Care Coordination or Quality Improvement modules, we can provide expert assistance as you tackle one or more of these necessary pieces to value-based care. Not only will this transform your practice, but it can help you prepare for the Patient-Centered Medical Home and Specialty Practice model of care.
You decide which Modules fit your practice and patient needs the best. Or, if you are ready for complete Practice Transformation, we can help with Patient-Centered Medical Home or Specialty Practice transformation and recognition.
Join Kentucky REC experts on Wednesday, November 4, 2020 for an in-depth look at our new module concepts.
Webinar: CHOOSE YOUR OWN PATHWAY TOWARDS PRACTICE TRANSFORMATION
Wednesday November 4, 12:30 – 1:30 pm ET
Contact us at Kentucky REC with your questions about practice transformation. Our team of experts is here to help: 859-323-3090.
FREE WEBINAR OCT 22 – QPP YEAR 4: UNDERSTANDING FEEDBACK REPORTS
As you look at your QPP Feedback Report for the 2019 Program Year, you may not realize how much information it contains to help you identify areas for improvement.
Our Kentucky REC expert advisors will guide you through the dense Feedback Report and show you how to use the information to push you into a strong start for 2021! We will review how to unpack the information from CMS to identify both opportunities and strengths across the four performance categories, with a special focus on Quality and Cost.
Free Webinar – QPP Year 4: Understanding Feedback Reports
Thursday, October 22, 2020 12:30 PM ET
Contact the experts at Kentucky REC for all your QPP, MIPS, and APM questions. We’re here to help: 859-323-3090.
QPP WEBINAR SEPT 17: ACTION PLAN – FINISHING 2020 STRONG
So far, 2020 has been anything but normal. With the unprecedented Public Health Emergency, we know that the burden of keeping up with reporting programs is yet another layer of tasks on your plate, and we want to help you. There is still time to achieve success in the remaining months! As we approach the final 90 days of 2020, we will refresh your minds and lead you on a strong path to finish out Year 4 of the Quality Payment Program successfully.
We will guide you through the process of creating an Action Plan for the final 90 days of QPP Year 4. We will discuss some key areas to concentrate on to strengthen your standing in the performance categories.
Webinar – QPP Year 4: ACTION PLAN – FINISHING 2020 STRONG
Thursday, SEPT 17, 2020 12:30 PM ET
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*This webinar is for Kentucky REC contracted QPP clients only. If you are interested in this topic and would like to learn more about becoming a client, please contact us at (859) 323-3090 or Kentucky REC. We aim to be your trusted healthcare advisor!
Future dates subject to change
Contact the experts at Kentucky REC for all your QPP, MIPS, and APM questions. We’re here to help: 859-323-3090.
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 program.
Join our team of Kentucky REC advisors as we break down the most important changes being proposed and give you an opportunity to ask questions. We will detail how to give your input on this proposed legislation before the Final Rule is released later this year. Please contact us with any questions before the webinar and we will address them during our presentation.
Webinar – QPP Year 5: CMS NPRM
Thursday, AUGUST 27, 2020 12:30 PM ET
Contact the experts at Kentucky REC for all your QPP, MIPS, and APM questions. We’re here to help: 859-323-3090.
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 important.
Therefore we are announcing WoW: Week of Webinars August 10 – 14!
The WoW is a full week of FREE virtual learning and interactive sessions welcoming clinicians, administrators,
clinic staff and all healthcare professional to remotely connect and discuss the following subjects and more:
- Quality Improvement
- Telehealth
- Promoting Interoperability for EHs
- Patient-centered Medical Home & Specialty Practice
- HIPAA
- KHIE Services
- The Quality Payment Program
- Promoting Interoperability for EPs
Participants can choose individual sessions on a variety of useful topics to help you
address the challenges of today’s healthcare landscape.
Questions? Interested? Contact us: KYRec@uky.edu or 859-323-3090
QPP WEBINAR JULY 30: PROMOTING INTEROPERABILITY & IMPROVEMENT ACTIVITIES
Performance Year 4, 2020, of the Quality Payment Program (QPP) is just about halfway over! During our July 30th webinar, Kentucky REC experts will discuss the details of the Promoting Interoperability (PI) and Improvement Activities (IA) Performance Categories to help you make informed decisions for improvement. This webinar will be the third and final in our series of performance category deep dives for QPP Y4.
The Promoting Interoperability (PI) Performance Category has maintained its 25% weight of the MIPS final score. Also much of the category remains the same after it went through a substantial overhaul for Y3. One change to note is the reduction to only one bonus opportunity for Y4 of the program. CMS also refined the reweighting flexibilities that allow you to shift some of the raw category points around several objectives and measures.
Additionally, the Improvement Activities (IA) Performance Category aligns very well with processes we are already doing to improve our practices. With the new changes to IA requiring more preparation and planning, we will discuss what you should keep in mind as we move into the second half of the Performance Year, ranging from best practices, to documenting as a large organization, and how to find the right activities for your organization. Let us know if you would like more information on becoming a Kentucky REC client.
Webinar – QPP Categories Year 4: Promoting Interoperability & Improvement Activities
Thursday, July 30, 2020 12:30 PM ET
Next QPP Webinar:
August 27 – Year 5 NPRM (Notice of Proposed Rule Making)
This webinar date and subject might change if CMS delays release of Year 5 NPRM
All QPP Webinars start at 12:30 PM ET
*This webinar is for Kentucky REC contracted QPP clients only. If you are interested in this topic and would like to learn more about becoming a client, please contact us at (859) 323-3090 or Kentucky REC. We aim to be your trusted healthcare advisor!
Future dates subject to change
This exclusive content is for contracted QPP clients only. If you are interested in this topic and would like to learn more about becoming a client, please contact us at (859) 323-3090 or email us at KYREC@uky.edu. We want to be your trusted healthcare advisor!
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 to ensure organizations stay compliant under the HIPAA Security Rule. Since the COVID 19 crisis demands a new level of caution, Kentucky REC experts have developed an innovative SRA via a virtual platform. Join us on July 9 to learn more about the details and logistics of a virtual SRA, and learn the best options for HIPAA Compliance in 2020.
We’ll also discuss the state of healthcare security in 2020 and important steps to take to remain HIPAA compliant in this rapidly changing environment.
Call 859-323-3090 or email Kentucky REC HIPAA Privacy and Security experts with your questions, or if you want to talk to an advisor to schedule a Security Risk Analysis with us this year.
