Aug 2, 2021
The Kentucky Medicaid EHR Incentive Program for Eligible Providers (EPs) ends August 31st, 2021
This CMS program, formerly named Medicaid Meaningful Use, has been in effect for 10 years. Over the life of the program, it has offered many providers across the Commonwealth an opportunity to submit information from the use of their electronic medical record for annual incentive payments. If you have providers who have attested to the Medicaid program in the past, or maybe you aren’t sure and would like to check their eligibility, please contact us at the Kentucky REC. We will assist you in determining eligibility, and provide grant-funded assistance from experienced advisors in meeting the requirements for participation.
The reporting period for 2021 is a 90-day performance period and that last 90-day opportunity began on June 2nd. However, you can report any consecutive 90-day period in 2021 that meets the performance requirements. Providers must provide a volume report that indicates at least 30% of their patient volume includes Kentucky Medicaid as an insurer. Pediatricians can report if they have 20% of their patient volume that includes Kentucky Medicaid. Our experienced advisors can help you with calculating this information, assist with attestation, and review documents for audit support, through grant-funded free assistance. Therefore there is no cost to providers for these services.
Contact us at Kentucky REC with your questions about Medicaid Promoting Interoperability. Our team of experts is here to help: 859-323-3090.
“This effort was made possible by Grant Number PON2 746 2000001660 from KY CHFS and US DHHS. The project described was supported by Grant Number PON2 746 2000001660 from KY CHFS and US DHHS.”
Mar 29, 2021
We are in the midst of the final year of the Medicaid EHR Incentive Program: PY2021. The August 31, 2021 deadline is much earlier than all previous years. Along with the early deadline, the required responses to COVID-19 have made it difficult for many practices to achieve Promoting Interoperability. Therefore it is crucial to know exactly what is required, and the important objectives that need your attention.
We plan to have a guest speaker from a Kentucky practice who will share their best practices, and guidance on what has helped them be successful this past year. Besides the guest speaker, topics will include: program requirements, stage 3 measures, and important next steps. We are here to assist all eligible providers earn this final year’s incentive money.
Let us help you be prepared and successful when tackling Stage 3. Register now to learn more.
Webinar: KY Medicaid Promoting Interoperability (MU) for EPs: Preparing for PY2021
Tuesday, April 27, 2021 12:00 pm ET
Contact us at Kentucky REC with your questions about Promoting Interoperability. Our team of experts is here to help: 859-323-3090.
“This effort was made possible by Grant Number PON2 746 2000001660 from KY CHFS and US DHHS. The project described was supported by Grant Number PON2 746 2000001660 from KY CHFS and US DHHS.”
Jan 14, 2021
Would you like to improve outcomes for your patients with Diabetes?
Be a part of our 14 month long collaborative hosted by the Kentucky Diabetes Prevention and Control Program. The Diabetes Learning Collaborative is for Healthcare Practices, FQHCs, RHCs, Hospitals, Health Departments looking for new ways to improve outcomes for patients with diabetes. Participants will work together to learn from leading experts in the field as well as each other.
To learn how you can become part of our 2021-2022 KY Diabetes Learning Collaborative, join one of our two info calls Feb. 24 & March 3 at Noon ET. You can also fill out an application to apply!
Tentative Deadline to apply for the program is March 17, 2021.
Contact us Kentucky REC or call 859-323-3090 to request the link for one of the calls or fill out the APPLICATION.
QUESTIONS? Contact us at Kentucky REC or call 859-323-3090.
Dec 18, 2020
Join the Kentucky Health Information Exchange (KHIE) as they discuss the new Electronic Notifications requirement under the 2020 Interoperability and Patient Access Final Rule, Conditions of Participation (CoP).
KHIE will discuss how their free services can alleviate hospital burden!
The KHIE solution meets the CMS criteria and sends electronic notifications to all applicable post-acute care services providers and suppliers, as well as to any of the practitioners and entities, which need to receive notifications of the patient’s status for treatment, care coordination or quality improvement purposes.
CMS CoP Hospital Electronic Notification Webinar
Date: Thursday, January 7, 2021
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 PM (EST)
For any questions regarding this webinar, please contact Brandi Genoe, KHIE Program Manager at Brandi.Genoe@ky.gov.
Oct 17, 2020
The Kentucky Health Information Exchange (KHIE) and the KY Regional Extension Center (KY REC) are proud to announce our 10 year anniversaries of providing excellent service to the Kentucky healthcare community.
Join us to celebrate a decade of HIT leadership as we provide a collaborative eHealth Summit virtual event. Your advisors are bringing you two days filled with helpful information to aid your healthcare practice!
On Dec 8 Kentucky REC expert advisors will share information on Telehealth, Quality Improvement, Medicaid Promoting Interoperability, Hospital Promoting Interoperability, Patient Centered Medical Home/Patient Centered Specialty Practice, the Quality Payment Program, HIPAA and More!
On Dec 9 KHIE will present on today’s hot topics for both state and national health information technology initiatives. These include the Cabinet for Health and Family Services’ (CHFS) projects highlighting responses to the COVID-19 pandemic, ongoing initiatives for promoting interoperability and care coordination across the state, and other related subjects.
The annual eHealth Summit, hosted by KHIE, provides quality education on advances in health information technology, policy issues and ground-breaking initiatives nationally and across the Commonwealth.
Kentucky REC hosts annual conferences in regions across the state providing the newest information on federal and state regulatory and incentive programs, HIPAA, grant opportunities, as well as innovative ways to improve quality and sustainability.
Questions? Contact Kentucky REC or call 859-323-3090, and contact Ann O’Hara at KHIE here: Ann.Ohara@ky.gov.
Jul 31, 2020
In light of the continued need for social distancing to lower risk, the Kentucky REC team and our partners at KHIE have decided to go virtual with our planned August conferences. As much as we want to bring everyone together, guaranteeing your safety is more important.
Therefore we are announcing WoW: Week of Webinars August 10 – 14!
The WoW is a full week of FREE virtual learning and interactive sessions welcoming clinicians, administrators,
clinic staff and all healthcare professional to remotely connect and discuss the following subjects and more:
- Quality Improvement
- Telehealth
- Promoting Interoperability for EHs
- Patient-centered Medical Home & Specialty Practice
- HIPAA
- KHIE Services
- The Quality Payment Program
- Promoting Interoperability for EPs
Participants can choose individual sessions on a variety of useful topics to help you
address the challenges of today’s healthcare landscape.
Questions? Interested? Contact us: KYRec@uky.edu or 859-323-3090
