August 10th—FREE Webinar—New MACRA QPP Notice of Proposed Rule-Making (NPRM)
CMS recently released a notice of proposed rule-making (NPRM) for program changes to the Quality Payment Program under MACRA (Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015).
The federal register version is over 1000 pages and there are some significant changes. Most of these changes will affect Year 2 of the Quality Payment Program, not the current Year 1 requirements.
Join us on August 10th at Noon (EST) for a FREE webinar where we will discuss the new NPRM and changes to the Quality Payment Program that will affect your organization.
Register NowAgenda Announced for 2017 Healthcare Transformation Survival Seminars
This year’s 2017 Healthcare Transformation Survival Seminars will provide a heavy focus on Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA) legislation and the Quality Payment Program.
The topics will include:
- MACRA Quality Payment Program 2.0 Sessions: Preparing for QPP
- Getting Ready for QPP – Who is Eligible?
- How & What Should I Report for QPP?
- Which Measures Should I Report for QPP?
- Which Improvement Activities Are Right for Me?
- How do I Meet the ACI Requirements?
- Health IT Sessions:
- How do I Handle Medicaid Meaningful Use?
- What About Hospital Meaningful Use?
- What Role Does HIE Play in MU & ACI?
- How Do I Protect my IT Systems from Bad Guys?
- How Do I Improve my Performance & QPP Score?
Lunch will be provided!
This activity has been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Dates/Locations
August 18, 2017 – London, KY
London Community Center
Room AB
529 S Main St
London, KY 40741
9:30AM – 3PM EST
September 14, 2017 – Georgetown, KY
Georgetown College
Banquet Hall
100 Crawford Drive
Georgetown, KY 40324
9:30AM – 3PM EST
September 28, 2017 – Paducah, KY
Baptist Health Paducah
Heart Center Auditorium
2501 Kentucky Avenue
Paducah, KY 42003
9:30AM – 3PM CST
October 5, 2017 – Ashland, KY
Ashland Community College
The Rocky Adkins Pavilion
902 Technology Drive
Grayson, KY 41143
9:30AM – 3PM EST
Registration Fee
Clinicians/Practice Representatives/Non-profit organizations: $25
Vendors and Non-Practice Representatives: $75
This material will be prepared by the QPP Resource Center, the Quality Payment Program for the Midwest, under contract with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The contents presented do not necessarily reflect CMS policy.
FREE CMS Web Event: The Mechanics of MIPS Data Submission Options
Web Event: The Mechanics of MIPS Data Submission Options
As you participate in MIPS, you should also consider the mechanism of how you will submit your data to CMS. The Quality Payment Program’s Small, Rural and Underserved Support (SURS) program is hosting an online event to help you understand your options for data submission.
Two sessions of this presentation are being offered. Please click the date and time below to register for the session you would like to attend:
Tuesday, August 1, 3:30-4:30 pm (Eastern)
Thursday, August 3, 11 am-noon (Eastern)
View webinar flyer here: QPP-SURS AugWebinar flyer.
This event is being hosted by the QPP SURS Central Support Team, you may contact them at: qppsurs@impaqint.com
Join us for our 2017 Healthcare Transformation Survival Seminars
Join us as we travel across the Commonwealth to provide an in-depth look at the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA) legislation and the Quality Payment Program!
There are significant changes to physician payments that are now tied to quality and value. This event will prepare healthcare providers for the changes under MACRA and Value-Based Payment. We will explore: QPP Eligibility, QPP Reporting Metrics, Improvement Activities, ACI and Meaningful Use, HIPAA Requirements, and Quality Improvement.
Lunch will be provided!
This activity has been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Dates/Locations
August 18, 2017 – London, KY
London Community Center
Room AB
529 S Main St
London, KY 40741
9:30AM – 3PM EST
September 14, 2017 – Georgetown, KY
Georgetown College
Banquet Hall
100 Crawford Drive
Georgetown, KY 40324
9:30AM – 3PM EST
September 28, 2017 – Paducah, KY
Baptist Health Paducah
Heart Center Auditorium
2501 Kentucky Avenue
Paducah, KY 42003
9:30AM – 3PM CST
October 5, 2017 – Ashland, KY
Ashland Community College
The Rocky Adkins Pavilion
902 Technology Drive
Grayson, KY 41143
9:30AM – 3PM EST
Registration Fee
Clinicians/Practice Representatives/Non-profit organizations: $25
Vendors and Non-Practice Representatives: $75
This material will be prepared by the QPP Resource Center, the Quality Payment Program for the Midwest, under contract with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The contents presented do not necessarily reflect CMS policy.
Kentucky REC’s FREE MIPS and MACRA Support Services
The Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA) is a transformative law that will ultimately lead the American health care system away from a fee-for-service model and towards a new risk-bearing, value-based, coordinated care models. MACRA will drive payment and delivery reform across the payer mix for the foreseeable future in an attempt to lessen the overall burden of ever-climbing healthcare costs in the US.
Anyone who bills Medicare Part B for more than $30,000 or sees more than 100 Medicare Part B patients must participate in MIPS/MACRA. Eligible Clinicians include: MD, DO, NP, PA, CNS, CRNA.
The good news: Kentucky REC is here to help. We have been awarded a grant from CMS to establish the Quality Payment Program Resource Center™ to provide FREE help to eligible clinicians as they navigate participation in the CMS Quality Payment Program focused on supporting providers in small practices (15 or fewer Eligible Clinicians), and rural or underserved areas.
The Resource Center™ web portal will be your trusted source for the education and resources you need to be successful under this new Medicare payment program. We can offer you:
- Straightforward, self-directed resources and tools
- Up-to-date materials reviewed for accuracy and usability
- Expert Quality Payment Program Advisors available via live chat or phone support
Please join us for a FREE kick-off webinar on May 31st from Noon – 1pm (EST). This webinar will explain why the Quality Payment Program is important to you, how the Resource Center™ web portal will empower your team with our educational resources and tools, and what your next step is to start receiving our no-cost support.
Register Here for the May 31st webinar*During this webinar, you will be connected to audio using your computer’s microphone and speakers (VoIP). A headset is recommended.
Reserve your spot for our webinar about the new 2017 PCMH standards
Join us Wednesday, May 24 for our webinar highlighting the new 2017 PCMH standards
On April 3, 2017, the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) released new Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) standards.
On May 24th at Noon (EST), Kentucky REC’s Certified Content Experts will host a FREE webinar to highlight the new 2017 PCMH standards, including changes in criteria and updated scoring.
PCMH is an excellent practice transformation model for practices committed to access, communication, and care coordination. Now is also the perfect time to pursue recognition since your organization can receive full points in the Improvement Activities category of the Merit-Based Incentive Payment System under the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA).
Register HereFREE Meaningful Use and MACRA Webinar – March 14th – 12PM (EST)
Please join us for our FREE one-hour webinar, Beyond Meaningful Use: Getting Ready for MACRA, on March 14th at 12 PM (EST).
During this webinar, we will discuss what’s next for the Meaningful Use program and how the Medicare Meaningful Use program will transition into the Advancing Care Information category of MACRA. We will also review the changes in healthcare reporting and reimbursements brought about by the MACRA legislation and describe what is needed to prepare for reporting.
Finally, we will discuss how our team of Practice Transformation Advisors can help you prepare for the changing healthcare landscape.
Register HereJoin Our MACRA Final Rule Webinar— November 4
CMS recently finalized its policy implementing the Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) and the Advanced Alternative Payment Model (APM) incentive payment provisions in the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (MACRA), collectively referred to as the Quality Payment Program.
The new Quality Payment Program will gradually transform Medicare payments for more than 600,000 clinicians across the country, and is a major step in improving care across the entire health care system.
Join Kentucky REC on Friday, November 4th at 11:00am for an overview of the new MACRA Final Rule.
Register Here
New Healthcare Transformation Survival Seminar in Lexington – January 26
UPDATE: A LEXINGTON SEMINAR HAS BEEN ADDED ON JANUARY 26TH!
Healthcare Transformation Survival Seminar Series
Don’t miss this opportunity to take an in-depth look at the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA) Final Rule and Stage 3 Meaningful Use requirements! This seminar will also cover the latest happenings around Value-Based Payment Models, PQRS and Quality Reporting, HIPAA Privacy & Security, Patient-Centered Medical Home. Lunch will be provided!
This activity has been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Register NowDates/Locations
November 18, 2016 – Hazard, KY
Hazard Community & Technical College
First Federal Center, Room 123A
1 Community College Drive
Hazard, KY 41701
December 2, 2016 – Erlanger, KY
St. Elizabeth Training and Education Center
3861 Olympic Blvd
Erlanger, KY 41018
December 8, 2016 – Owensboro, KY
Owensboro Convention Center
501 W 2nd St
Owensboro, KY 42301
January 26, 2017 – Lexington, KY
Embassy Suites
1801 Newtown Pike
Lexington, KY 40511
Registration Fee
Clinicians/Practice Representatives/Non-profit organizations: $25
Vendors and Non-Practice Representatives: $75
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2016-17 Healthcare Transformation Survival Seminars Announced
Join us for our Healthcare Transformation Survival Seminar Series!
Don’t miss this opportunity to take an in-depth look at the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA) Final Rule and Stage 3 Meaningful Use requirements! This seminar will also cover the latest happenings around Value-Based Payment Models, PQRS and Quality Reporting, HIPAA Privacy & Security, Patient-Centered Medical Home. Lunch will be provided!
This activity has been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Register NowDates/Locations
November 18, 2016 – Hazard, KY
Hazard Community & Technical College
First Federal Center, Room 123A
1 Community College Drive
Hazard, KY 41701
December 2, 2016 – Erlanger, KY
St. Elizabeth Training and Education Center
3861 Olympic Blvd
Erlanger, KY 41018
December 8, 2016 – Owensboro, KY
Owensboro Convention Center
501 W 2nd St
Owensboro, KY 42301
January 26, 2017 – Lexington, KY
Embassy Suites
1801 Newtown Pike
Lexington, KY 40511
Registration Fee
Clinicians/Practice Representatives/Non-profit organizations: $25
Vendors and Non-Practice Representatives: $75
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