KPCA Fall Conference – November 9th -11th
Trudi Matthews, MA, Managing Director of the Kentucky Regional Extension Center/UK Healthcare has been confirmed to speak at the Kentucky Primary Care Association’s Fall Conference November 9 – 11, 2016. Her presentation will be “Heavy Lifting: Transitioning to Value Based Care and the Impact of MACRA on Primary Care Professionals”.
Description: The acceleration towards value based care and the recent Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA) of 2015 present specific challenges to small, rural primary care providers and large health systems alike. This presentation is designed to provide a glimpse into the regulatory framework behind MACRA that will take effect in 2017. The rule will be analyzed and the necessary steps practices need to take in order to prepare for the distinct reporting mandated by MACRA. The value based purchasing provisions in the Medicaid Managed Care rule and other MCO contracts will also be discussed.
Full KPCA Fall Conference Agenda coming soon! Register here
Kentucky Academy of Family Physicians MACRA Conference – August 5th
Kentuckiana Health Collaborative & Kentucky REC MACRA Seminar on September 1
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MACRA Prep School – June 10 – Lexington, KY
Join us for our MACRA Prep School on June 10th from 8:30AM – 2:30PM at Embassy Suites in Lexington!
The federal government has recently accelerated the move to value-based payment with the passage of the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA). The law consolidates several existing quality and value programs and makes them applicable to all providers paid through the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. The law also provides substantial new incentives for health care providers to move to alternative payment models.
Getting ready for the changes in MACRA will take time, and practices need to be ready!
Join us on June 10, 2016 from 8:30am – 2:30pm at Embassy Suites for an overview of MACRA and actions that you can take to prepare for these upcoming changes.
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Agenda
| 8:30AM – 9:00AM | Registration and Breakfast |
| 9:00AM – 9:15AM | Welcome and Introduction |
| 9:15AM – 10:15AM | Big Picture Overview of MACRA |
| 10:15AM – 10:30AM | Break |
| 10:30AM – 11:00AM | MIPS: Quality |
| 11:00AM – 11:30AM | MIPS: Resource Use and QRUR |
| 11:30AM – 12:00PM | MIPS: Clinical Practice Improvement Activities |
| 12:00PM – 12:30PM | MIPS: Advancing Care Information |
| 12:30PM – 2:00PM | Lunch and Learn: Overview of APMs |
| 2:00PM – 2:30PM | Follow-up Plan and Next Steps |
Registration Fee
Clinicians and Practice Representatives: $75
Vendors and Non-Practice Representatives: $200
Lunch and Breakfast will be provided.
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March Practice Transformation Webinar
In case you missed it, join us for the encore presentation of our FREE Kentucky REC Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) and Patient Centered Specialty Practice (PCSP) Education Webinar on March 10th, 2016 at 12pm.
Register for PCMH and PCSP WebniarPatient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) (FOR PRIMARY CARE)
A Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) is a team-based model of care led by a personal physician who provides continuous and coordinated care throughout a patient’s lifetime to maximize health outcomes. The PCMH model provides specific standards for transforming the organization and delivery of primary care to be more: comprehensive, patient-centered, coordinated, accessible and safe.
Patient-Centered Specialty Practice (PCSP) (FOR SPECIALISTS)
The Patient-Centered Specialty Program extends medical home concepts to specialists. Specialty practices committed to access, communication and care coordination can earn accolades as the “neighbors” that surround and inform the medical home and colleagues in primary care. Practices that become recognized will demonstrate patient-centered care and clinical quality through: streamlined referral processes and care coordination with referring clinicians, timely patient and caregiver-focused care management and continuous clinical quality improvement.
This webinar will:
- Provide an overview of PCMH and PCSP
- Outline PCMH and PCSP requirements and standards for achieving recognition
- Offer best practices and steps towards true practice transformation
Don’t miss this excellent opportunity to learn how to transform your practice to improve quality of care while also improving your bottom line!
Register TodayAnnouncing March Webinar Series: Understanding Value-Based Payment
Changes in Medicare reimbursement are coming, and organizations are developing their game plans for value-based payment. CMS has recently accelerated the move to new value-based payment with preparations for the new Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA). Getting ready for value-based payment takes time, and practices need to pay attention to this issue in 2016.
The Kentucky REC will be hosting a two-part webinar series on Value-Based Payment and MACRA at noon on March 15 and 29, 2016.
During this webinar, we will discuss the purpose and scope of MACRA, while also highlighting key ways for providers to prepare for MACRA and new value-based payment models. At the close of the presentation there will be a Q and A session to answer your questions about MACRA and changes in reimbursement.
As a valued partner of the Kentucky REC, we would like to invite you to attend this informative webinar. Please register using the link below for one or both webinars.
Register for March Value-Based Payment WebinarsKentucky REC HIPAA Security Webinar Feb. 16
Start the year off right and learn about your required Security Risk Analysis. Stay compliant!
As a valued partner, please join us for this discussion on HIPAA Security Rule basics and best practices. We will cover tips, tools, and tactics for implementing thorough compliance in 2016.
The Kentucky REC Privacy and Security experts will be hosting a panel format webinar to share the requirements and processes for completing an annual Security Risk Analysis. Our expert panel will discuss the required/addressable standards of the HIPAA Security Rule and defensible steps that practices can take to ensure they are meeting all compliance requirements. In this conversation our experts will ensure that organizations are equipped with compliance best practices and the most up-to-date methods for completing a Security Risk Analysis. In addition, our experts will cover the Office of Civil Rights audit protocols, highlighting how the Office of Inspector General (OIG) concentrates their efforts across the privacy, security, and breach notification rule. We will discuss the Kentucky REC Security and Risk Analysis services, along with Project Management services that help practices mitigate gaps.
Save the date: February 16th 2016 at 12:00 pmIntended Audience:
- Covered Entities who electronically transmit any health information
- Business Associates
- Compliance Officers
- Information Technology Managers
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the frequency and method for conducting a security risk analysis
- Know the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and Office of Civil Rights (OCR) recommended steps to conduct a Security Risk Analysis
- Learn best practices and tactics to reduce breaches in your organization
- Understand OCR audit protocol and how to prepare if you are a Covered Entity or Business Associate
- Know the services Kentucky REC experts provide in order to help medical practices with compliance
We look forward to our discussion. HIPAA Security Rule Webinar: February 16 at 12:00 pm EST
Register for our HIPPA Webinar2016 Patient-Centered Medical Home Webinar
Join us for our FREE Kentucky REC Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) and Patient Centered Specialty Practice (PCSP) Education Webinar on February 10th, 2016 at 12pm.
Register Now for this Informational Webinar
Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) (FOR PRIMARY CARE)
A Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) is a team-based model of care led by a personal physician who provides continuous and coordinated care throughout a patient’s lifetime to maximize health outcomes. The PCMH model provides specific standards for transforming the organization and delivery of primary care to be more: comprehensive, patient-centered, coordinated, accessible and safe.
Patient-Centered Specialty Practice (PCSP) (FOR SPECIALISTS)
The Patient-Centered Specialty Program extends medical home concepts to specialists. Specialty practices committed to access, communication and care coordination can earn accolades as the “neighbors” that surround and inform the medical home and colleagues in primary care. Practices that become recognized will demonstrate patient-centered care and clinical quality through: streamlined referral processes and care coordination with referring clinicians, timely patient and caregiver-focused care management and continuous clinical quality improvement.
This webinar will
- Provide an overview of PCMH and PCSP
- Outline PCMH and PCSP requirements and standards for achieving recognition
- Offer best practices and steps towards true practice transformation
Don’t miss this excellent opportunity to learn how to transform your practice to improve quality of care while also improving your bottom line!
Maximizing Meaningful Use Webinar
Your Guide to Meaningful Use and Alignment with other Quality Programs!
The Kentucky REC is hosting a Maximizing Meaningful Use Webinar on January 14th 2016 to start off the New Year!
As a valued partner of the Kentucky REC we invite you to attend this informative webinar. We will review wrap up items for 2015 under the Modified Stage 2 EHR Incentive Program, and highlight the key areas to focus on for 2016. In this presentation we will cover action items held over from 2015 in preparation for attestations and help ensure that you and your practice are prepared for a full calendar year of Meaningful Use.
Save the date: January 14th 2016 from 11:00 am to 12 pm
We at the Kentucky REC are excited to be able to offer this service. It allows us to reach all of you, our clients quickly, so you may begin the process of preparing and submitting attestations. At the close of the presentation there will be a Q & A session where you will be able to ask us, your Meaningful Use Health Information Technology Advisors, any lingering questions.
We plan for this webinar to be the first of many. Stay tuned for future announcements of dates and topics!
We look forward to our discussion on January 14th.
Maximizing Meaningful Use: January 14 at 11:00 am EST
Register for Maximizing Meaningful UseHealthcare Transformation Survival Seminars Announced
Join us for our FREE Healthcare Transformation Survival Seminar Series!
Don’t miss this opportunity to take an in-depth look at the new Stage 3 Meaningful Use requirements! This seminar will also cover the latest happenings around Value-Based Payment Models, HIPAA Privacy & Security, Patient-Centered Medical Home and the Kentucky Health Information Exchange. Breakfast will be provided!
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Agenda
8:00AM – 8:20AM Registration & Breakfast
8:20AM – 8:30AM Welcome & Introduction
8:30AM – 9:45AM Surviving Meaningful Use: A Deeper Dive into the New Final Rule
9:45AM – 10:30AM Surviving the Move to Value Based Payment
10:30AM – 10:45AM Break
10:45AM – 11:05AM HIPAA Survival Strategy
11:05AM – 11:25AM Navigating the Path to Patient-Centered Medical Home Recognition
11:25AM – 11:45AM Kentucky Health Information Exchange Update
11:45AM – 12:00PM Kentucky REC Closing
**CST for Paducah Event
Dates/Locations
November 6, 2015 – Morehead, KY
Morehead Convention Center
111 East 1st Street
Morehead, KY 4035
*In Partnership with Northeast Kentucky Regional Health Information Organization
November 20, 2015 – Somerset, KY
The Center for Rural Development
2292 North US Highway 27 #300
Somerset, KY 42501
December 2, 2015 – Lexington, KY
UK Chandler Hospital Pavilion A
800 Rose Street
Lexington, KY 40536
December 11, 2015 – Paducah, KY
Baptist Health Paducah – Heart Center Auditorium
2501 Kentucky Avenue
Paducah, KY 42003
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