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.
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.
QPP 2023 Final Score & MIPS Payment Adjustment
NEWLY RELEASED: QPP 2023 Performance Year Final Score & MIPS Payment Adjustments Information
On Monday, August 12, 2024, Centers for Medicare and Medicare Services (CMS) released program year 2023 Quality Payment Program (QPP) final scores and associated payment adjustment rates impacting reimbursement amounts for Part B Covered Professional Services paid in CY2025.
We recommend practices take a few moments to review scores and adjustments to verify accuracy. This information can be accessed on the QPP Portal at http://qpp.cms.gov.
CMS has also opened the targeted review period for QPP 2023 Final Scoring & Payment Adjustments. This is CMS’s only mechanism for ECs and groups to request a review of scoring calculations or submission errors found in the feedback report process.
If the targeted review request is approved by CMS, this may result in an updated final score and/or payment adjustment. Practices and clinicians have a limited time to file a request. Targeted Reviews may be requested now through October 11th, 2024 at 8:00 pm ET.
Need help interpreting your performance feedback reports or want to learn more about how your payment adjustment impacts your bottom-line? Contact YOUR expert advisors at Kentucky REC with all your QPP questions. We’re here to help: 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!
QPP Program Year 2023 Final Score Preview
CMS released the Program Year 2023 final score preview period on June 28th. The preview period and accompanying reports are available until the release of the Final Score and payment adjustments, scheduled to occur in August 2024.
Eligible clinicians, organizations, and users of the QPP portal can view preview reports based on their user role for the organization. Scores can change between now and August. If you believe there are errors in score calculations or you have scores after receiving an approved hardship or Extreme Uncontrollable Circumstance exception, you should contact the QPP Service Center by phone or email.
CMS released two resources for the preview period, both can be accessed HERE.
For more information and insight into the preview period be watching for the release of our client-only short video “Program Year 2023 Performance Feedback” later in July.
Contact the expert advisors at Kentucky REC with all your questions related to documentation capture recommendations and any other questions you have related to the QPP. We’re here to help: 859-323-3090.
Join Us October 24! Kentucky REC Annual Conference
The Campbell House, Lexington, Kentucky – Join Us in Person or Online
Join us for an engaging day where we share essential topics shaping modern healthcare. Our agenda includes in depth discussions of quality initiatives, HIPAA, Social Drivers of Health, and more.
Whether you’re a clinician, administrator, or a member of healthcare staff, this event is tailored to equip you with the insights and knowledge needed to navigate the complexities of modern healthcare.
Guest speakers will join us to present on relevant topics.
Questions? Contact the Kentucky REC Annual Conference Team at Kentucky REC. 859-323-3090.
HIPAA Webinar Available Now – SRA Findings & Security Updates
Most Common SRA Findings From 2023 / HIPAA Security Updates Announced for 2024
With the number of healthcare data breaches continuing to rise, it’s important that healthcare organizations address oversights in their HIPAA security compliance program. Kentucky REC advisor Amy Daley and guest speakers share important updates from HHS regarding new goals for enhancing cybersecurity in the healthcare and public health sectors.
Our presenters discuss the most common “high risk” findings from the security risk assessments conducted in 2023.
Contact the experts at Kentucky REC with all your HIPAA Privacy and Security questions. We’re here to help: 859-323-3090.
