UPDATE FROM CMS (2/15/22): The Small, Underserved and Rural Support (SURS) initiative that provided free technical assistance to small practices ended on February 15, 2022 as the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (MACRA) only provided for 5 years of direct support.
PLEASE NOTE: While this funding has ended, Kentucky REC still offers complete technical assistance for small, rural and underserved practices navigating the QPP Program.
The Kentucky REC provides free, high-level assistance to eligible clinicians as they navigate participation in the Quality Payment Program (QPP). The Kentucky REC serves as the state-level coordinating entity for Kentucky under contract with CMS to help clinicians in small practices (with 15 or fewer Eligible Clinicians), especially those in rural or underserved areas, to participate in QPP. The Kentucky REC also participates in a 7-state regional coalition led by the Altarum Institute and funded by CMS that has established the Quality Payment Program Resource Center™ to bring the best minds together across our region to identify issues and offer support to clinicians participating in QPP. This includes:
- 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
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KENTUCKY REC QPP NEWS
Kentucky REC Annual Conference Oct 23: Advancing Kentucky Together – Trudi Matthews
Hybrid Event with Special Guest Speakers - In Person and Online Oct. 23 2025, Lexington Kentucky, The Campbell House ADVANCING KENTUCKY TOGETHER Speaker: Trudi Matthews, UK HEalthcare For more than two decades, the University of Kentucky and its hospital, UK...
KHIE Launching New Technology Platform in 2025
KHIE Transitioning All Participating Organizations to New Technology Platform in 2025. As part of its ongoing mission to build a healthier Kentucky, the Kentucky Health Information Exchange (KHIE) is transitioning all participating organizations to a new technology platform in 2025. This move is made possible through a partnership with CRISP Shared Services (CSS)—a nationally recognized leader in health information technology and data exchange. This transition is a strategic step to ensure long-term sustainability while continuing to offer innovative tools and services at no cost to KHIE participants. By leveraging CSS’s advanced infrastructure and shared services model, KHIE will be able to enhance functionality, improve efficiency, and scale to meet the growing needs of healthcare providers across the Commonwealth.
QPP 2025 Webinar July 22: Accountable Care Series Part 3
QPP 2025 Accountable Care Series Part 3: Choosing the Right Path for Your Practice* Webinar Date: July 22, 2025 @12pm Join your Kentucky REC expert advisors as we provide a comprehensive overview of Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) and Alternative Payment Models...
