Kentucky Hospitals! TEAM Model APM Webinar Release Date: Friday Nov 15
TEAM Model APM – Transforming Episode Accountability Model for Acute Care Hospitals
TEAM Model APM Pre-Recorded Webinar
Release Date: Friday, 11/15/2024
On November 15th, your trusted REC experts will release a pre-recorded webinar focusing on CMS’s recently announced new MANDATORY payment arrangement: Transforming Episode Accountability Model (TEAM). This model is set to launch January 1st, 2026 for selected acute care hospitals in 188 core-based statistical areas (CBSAs).
Many Kentucky hospitals will be required to participate in this first phase, specifically hospitals located in:
Bowling Green
Corbin
Glasgow
Lexington-Fayette
Middlesboro
This model is a 5-year project beginning January 1, 2026, and ending December 31, 2030.
Our experts will provide regulatory analysis of this new program and will explore: episodes of care; timelines; financial up-side and down-side risk glidepaths; and other need-to-know elements set forth by CMS in this new model.
REGISTER TODAY to be in-the-know on this very important topic impacting clinicians and Acute Care Hospitals across Kentucky and the nation.
For details and more information on TEAM from CMS, visit HERE.
Contact YOUR experts at Kentucky REC with all your QPP, MIPS/MVP, and APM Track questions. We’re here to help: 859-323-3090.
QPP Webinar Oct 15: Hidden Quality Measures
QPP Webinar: HIDDEN QUALITY MEASURES: UNDERSTANDING IMPACTS OF ADMINISTRATIVE CLAIMS QUALITY PERFORMANCE*
Tuesday OCTOBER 15, 2024 @ 12PM ET
Did you know that your practice may be scored on more than the six required quality measures you submit to the Quality Payment Program (QPP)? While eligible clinicians and group practices are required to submit six clinical quality measures to receive a score for the quality performance category, there are an additional four administrative claims-based measures that may potentially impact your overall performance in the QPP.
Learn how these measures are triggered for inclusion and what you need to know to best prepare for evaluation. You will gain insight into the linkages between these “hidden” measures and their influence in the overall MIPS performance and future payment adjustments for your organization.
Interested in becoming a QPP client? As a client, you receive exclusive access to our analysis of all aspects of the Quality Payment Program. To speak with the team on how we can best support you, feel free to contact us HERE.
Mark your calendars for “HIDDEN QUALITY MEASURES: UNDERSTANDING IMPACTS OF ADMINISTRATIVE CLAIMS QUALITY PERFORMANCE*” on Tuesday, October 15th at 12pm EST.
*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 email us at KYRec@uky.edu. We aim to be your trusted healthcare advisor!
Kentucky REC Annual Conference Oct 24th: SDOH Roundtable
Collaborative Solutions: SDOH Strategies and Innovative Approaches
Expert Roundtable
Join us for a dynamic roundtable discussion on how technology, policy, and community engagement converge to address social drivers of health. Our expert panelists will share insights on integrating SDOH data, fostering sustainable initiatives, and overcoming challenges in diverse communities.
Discover how you can apply innovative strategies and best practices that are shaping the future of health equity. Whether you’re a healthcare provider, policymaker, or community leader, this conversation will equip you with actionable solutions to drive meaningful change in your work.
Panelists:
Rachel Hogg-Graham, UK HealthCare
Tukea Talbert, UK HealthCare
Laura Eirich, UK HealthCare
Andrew Bledsoe, KHIE
Trudi Matthews, UK HealthCare
Questions? Contact us at Kentucky REC or call us at 859-323-3090.
Kentucky REC Annual Conference Agenda
Thursday, October 24
8:00 —Registration, Coffee with Advisors & Exhibitors
8:30 — Welcome
8:45 — Security Incident Response Plan - A Tabletop Exercise
Amy Daley, Kentucky REC
Colin Glover, CISA
Ryan Lewis, CISA
CISA Representatives Colin Glover and Ryan Lewis join Kentucky REC Security Team Lead Amy Daley in a tabletop exercise based on vetted cybersecurity scenarios that allow for active participation from the audience. Attendees are encouraged to bring copies of the current incident response plans and/or policies to review during the exercise.
9:45 — Break & Networking
10:00 — Transforming Care: QI Approaches to Address SDOH
Trudi Matthews, UK HealthCare
Jessica Sass, UK HealthCare
Trudi Matthews and Jessica Sass will lead a discussion of evidence based quality improvement approaches to address social drivers of health and improve patient care and well-being.
10:50 — Collaborative Solutions: SDOH Strategies and Innovative Approaches
Rachel Hogg-Graham, UK HealthCare
Tukea Talbert, UK HealthCare
Andrew Bledsoe, KHIE
Laura Eirich, UK HealthCare
Trudi Matthews, UK HealthCare
Join us for a dynamic roundtable discussion of how technology, policy, and community engagement converge to address social drivers of health.
11:35 — Lunch
12:15 — KEYNOTE SPEAKER Harold Dennis Jr.
Destiny: Choice, Not Chance
Harold Dennis Jr, survivor of the worst drunk driving accident in US history, takes you on a journey from tragedy to triumph, sharing stories of grit and determination.
1:30— Break & Networking
1:45 — Medicare Promoting Interoperability: Key Considerations for Hospitals
Robin Curnel, Kentucky REC
Expert Kentucky REC Advisor Robin Curnel will discuss the challenges posed to hospitals attesting to the Medicare Promoting Interoperability Program. She will review PY 2024 requirements, SAFER Guides, and more.
2:15 — Human-Factors Design: Quality Improvement Strategy with Intention
Jessica Elliott, Kentucky REC
Quality Team Lead Jessica Elliott will discuss core concepts of human-factors design principles and their application in the creation of a safe, efficient, and patient-centered clinical care environment.
3:15 — Closing Remarks
Questions? Contact us at Kentucky REC or call us at 859-323-3090.
Annual Conference Oct 24th: Harold Dennis Jr on Destiny and Choice
Keynote Speaker: Harold Dennis Jr
DESTINY: CHOICE, NOT CHANCE
Harold Dennis, survivor of the worst drunk driving accident in US history, takes you on a journey from tragedy to triumph, sharing stories of grit and determination. From battling life-threatening injuries and survivor guilt, to facing society with disfiguring scars, Harold walks you through his arduous path to recovery. The first in his family to attend college, Harold was a two-sport Division I athlete, earned Bachelors and Masters degrees and became a certified Physician Assistant. This is a story that exemplifies how the power of choices and determination can impact your destiny.
Questions? Contact us at Kentucky REC or call us at 859-323-3090.
Kentucky REC Annual Conference Agenda
Thursday, October 24
8:00 —Registration, Coffee with Advisors & Exhibitors
8:30 — Welcome
8:45 — Security Incident Response Plan - A Tabletop Exercise
Amy Daley, Kentucky REC
Colin Glover, CISA
Ryan Lewis, CISA
CISA Representatives Colin Glover and Ryan Lewis join Kentucky REC Security Team Lead Amy Daley in a tabletop exercise based on vetted cybersecurity scenarios that allow for active participation from the audience. Attendees are encouraged to bring copies of the current incident response plans and/or policies to review during the exercise.
9:45 — Break & Networking
10:00 — Transforming Care: QI Approaches to Address SDOH
Trudi Matthews, UK HealthCare
Jessica Sass, UK HealthCare
Trudi Matthews and Jessica Sass will lead a discussion of evidence based quality improvement approaches to address social drivers of health and improve patient care and well-being.
10:50 — Collaborative Solutions: SDOH Strategies and Innovative Approaches
Rachel Hogg-Graham, UK HealthCare
Tukea Talbert, UK HealthCare
Andrew Bledsoe, KHIE
Laura Eirich, UK HealthCare
Trudi Matthews, UK HealthCare
Join us for a dynamic roundtable discussion of how technology, policy, and community engagement converge to address social drivers of health.
11:35 — Lunch
12:15 — KEYNOTE SPEAKER Harold Dennis Jr.
Destiny: Choice, Not Chance
Harold Dennis Jr, survivor of the worst drunk driving accident in US history, takes you on a journey from tragedy to triumph, sharing stories of grit and determination.
1:30— Break & Networking
1:45 — Medicare Promoting Interoperability: Key Considerations for Hospitals
Robin Curnel, Kentucky REC
Expert Kentucky REC Advisor Robin Curnel will discuss the challenges posed to hospitals attesting to the Medicare Promoting Interoperability Program. She will review PY 2024 requirements, SAFER Guides, and more.
2:15 — Human-Factors Design: Quality Improvement Strategy with Intention
Jessica Elliott, Kentucky REC
Quality Team Lead Jessica Elliott will discuss core concepts of human-factors design principles and their application in the creation of a safe, efficient, and patient-centered clinical care environment.
3:15 — Closing Remarks
Questions? Contact us at Kentucky REC or call us at 859-323-3090.
Kentucky REC Annual Conference Oct 24: Security Incident Response Planning
Hybrid Event with Special Guest Speakers – In Person and Online
Oct. 24 2024, Lexington Kentucky, The Campbell House
Security Incident Response Planning – A Tabletop Exercise
Kentucky REC Presenter: Amy Daley, Kentucky REC
Guest Presenters: Ryan Lewis & Colin Glover, CISA (Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency
Join Kentucky REC’s HIPAA Team Lead Amy Daley and Guest Presenters Colin Glover and Ryan Lewis from CISA in this interactive presentation as they lead us through a tabletop exercise based on vetted cybersecurity scenarios. Everyone is encouraged to participate!
Attendees are encouraged to bring copies of their current incident response plans and/or policies to review during the exercise.
The HIPAA Security Rule requires covered entities and business associates to not only have security incident response plans in place, but these plans should be tested periodically. One of the biggest vulnerabilities discovered during annual risk assessments has been the lack of detailed incident response plans and no testing conducted. Tabletop exercises have proven to be one of the most efficient ways for an organization to test and build thorough incident response plans.
Questions? Contact us at Kentucky REC or call us at 859-323-3090.
QPP Webinar Sept 17: Claims-based Quality Reporting
QPP Webinar: CLAIMS-BASED QUALITY REPORTING OPTIMIZATION FOR SMALL PRACTICES & INDIVIDUAL ECS*
Tuesday SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 @ 12PM ET
Participation in CMS’s Quality Payment Program (QPP) often poses a reporting challenge to individual clinicians and small practices without an electronic health record or other CMS-approved quality reporting mechanisms. One of the flexibilities CMS provides to these clinicians and small practices is the option of claims-based reporting for the quality performance category.
This method allows practices to report on clinical quality measures using data collected from Medicare Part B Claims submission, reducing financial burden often associated with the program.
Kentucky REC advisors will share valuable insights and practical guidance on how to navigate the QPP and achieve success through claims-based reporting.
KEY TOPICS:
• Understanding Part B Claims Reporting: Gain valuable insight as we cover specific requirements and processes for reporting clinical quality measures using claims data.
• Preparing for Success: Participants will learn best practices for readying their organization for claims-based reporting, including workflow modification, quality performance monitoring, and data validation.
• Navigating Part B Claims: This session will review how to interpret claims measure specifications to better compare your billing practices and measure requirements for the quality performance category of Traditional MIPS and MIPS Value Pathways (MVPs).
Interested in becoming a QPP client? As a client, you receive exclusive access to our analysis of all aspects of the Quality Payment Program. To speak with the team on how we can best support you, feel free to contact us HERE.
Mark your calendars for “CLAIMS-BASED QUALITY REPORTING OPTIMIZATION FOR SMALL PRACTICES & INDIVIDUAL ECS*” on Tuesday, September 17 at 12pm EST.
*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 email us at KYRec@uky.edu. We aim to be your trusted healthcare advisor!
Kentucky REC Annual Conference Oct 24: Human Factors Design
Human-Factors Design: Quality Improvement Strategy with Intention
Speaker: Jessica Elliott, Kentucky REC
It is not uncommon in many healthcare organizations to view and address improving patient safety and quality outcomes as separate functions. This separation can result in unintended consequences leading to patient harm and poor outcomes. In To Err is Human, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) argued that most medical errors are caused by poorly designed systems and processes and not the individual.
In the nearly 25 years since publication, healthcare has continued to struggle in shifting this mindset. We cannot redesign humans, but we can redesign the system within which humans work. Implementing a human-factors design approach reduces the likelihood of errors and positively impacts clinical outcomes. This presentation will discuss core concepts of human-factors design principles and their application in the creation of a safe, efficient, and patient-centered clinical care environment.
Questions? Contact us at Kentucky REC or call us at 859-323-3090.
Keynote Speaker Oct 24 Annual Conference: Harold Dennis Jr
Keynote Speaker: Harold Dennis Jr
HAROLD DENNIS is a motivational speaker and one of the survivors of our nation’s deadliest drinking and driving related crashes – the Carrollton Bus Crash in Carrollton KY, May 14, 1988, which killed 27 people. Harold was 14 years old when the crash occurred.
After a high school and collegiate career in sports, Harold went on to earn his Master’s Degree and is a Board-Certified Physician Assistant. Harold has spoken at events for a variety of major organizations on both subjects pertaining to alcohol and substance abuse, as well as beating the odds and overcoming adversity. Harold’s unique experiences and leadership roles reflect lessons learned in a multitude of areas relevant to achievement in today’s dynamic business environment.
Questions? Contact us at Kentucky REC or call us at 859-323-3090.
Watch Now! QPP 2024 Promoting Interoperability & Improvement Activities
QPP Year 8: Promoting Interoperability & Improvement Activities
Available Now: Friday July 26, 2024 @ 12PM ET
Kentucky REC expert advisors share important need-to-know information regarding regulatory updates to the Promoting Interoperability & Improvement Activities Performance Categories of CMS’s Quality Payment Program for 2024.
At 25% and 15% respectively, PI and IA categories combined are worth 40% of the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score in 2024. The weight of these categories coupled with the 180-day expansion of the PI reporting window are major factors influencing your practices’ ability to maximize performance.
Register and view this on-demand analysis to stay in the know about the Promoting Interoperability & Improvement Activities Performance Categories and how to be successful in Year 8 of the program.
Contact YOUR experts at Kentucky REC with all your QPP, MIPS/MVP, and APM Track questions. We’re here to help: 859-323-3090.
Webinar August 20 – CMS Quality Payment Program 2025 NPRM
QPP Webinar: 2025 CMS QPP NOTICE FOR PROPOSED RULEMAKING (NPRM)*
Tuesday August 20, 2024 @ 12PM ET
CMS released the calendar year 2025 Physician Fee Schedule and Quality Payment Program (QPP) Proposed Rule on July 10th, 2024. This proposed rule is set to expand the MIPS Value Pathways (MVP) track of program with the addition of 6 new pathways for participation. CMS is also proposing changes related to both MIPS and APM Tracks of the QPP (including updates to the Medicare Shared Savings Program).
Learn about CMS’s potential timeline for the sunset of Traditional MIPS, the transition to MVP/APP-only reporting for the MIPS program, and other need-to-know proposals impacting your clinical practice.
Join our experts at the Kentucky Regional Extension Center on August 20th, 2024 for a live, client-access only roundtable discussion. We will cover the major proposed updates and potential impacts to eligible clinicians and practices in Program Year 2025 and beyond.
Interested in becoming a QPP client? As a client, you receive exclusive access to our analysis of all aspects of the Quality Payment Program. To speak with the team on how we can best support you, feel free to contact us HERE.
Mark your calendars for “2025 CMS QPP NOTICE FOR PROPOSED RULEMAKING (NPRM)” on Tuesday, August 20 at 12pm EST.
Contact YOUR Experts at the Kentucky REC for all your QPP, MIPS/MVP, and APM Track questions. We are here to help. Call us at 859-323-3090.
*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 email us at KYRec@uky.edu. We aim to be your trusted healthcare advisor!
