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June 22, 2016

Governor Matt Bevin Introduces Proposal for Medicaid Transformation

Plan focuses on better health outcomes, personal responsibility and sustainability On June 22, 2016, Gov. Matt Bevin introduced the new plan for the future of Kentucky’s Medicaid program in the form of a 1115 Waiver. Through this program entitled Kentucky HEALTH (Helping to Engage and Achieve Long Term Health), the Governor is seeking to empowerRead about Governor Matt Bevin Introduces Proposal for Medicaid Transformation

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June 22, 2016

Part II: Career Paths and Ladders

Tried-and-True Workforce Methods Solve New Age HC Challenges Making employee development a priority: Although, as an employer, you may feel you understand the importance of developing your employees, however you find out the follow just isn’t quite there .  It’s time to take a stand and start devoting the time and funds necessary to meetRead about Part II: Career Paths and Ladders

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June 15, 2016

Part II: “How Can We Be Compromised?” – HIPAA Security, Physical Safeguards

Workstation Use In Part II of our HIPAA Security breakdown, we’ll be talking about the next portion of Physical Safeguards, Workstation Use. Workstation Use (Standard §164.310(b)) may be the most dynamic piece of HIPAA’s Security Rule, at least as far as physical security is concerned, while being the shortest in length! HIPAA defines a workstationRead about Part II: “How Can We Be Compromised?” – HIPAA Security, Physical Safeguards

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May 24, 2016

6 Ways MACRA Legislation Changes Your Medicare Billing

On April 15, 2015, Congress and President Obama signed off on a sweeping piece of legislation called “MACRA”. The new law repeals the Medicare Part B Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) reimbursement formula and replaces it with a pay-for-performance program called the Merit-Based Incentive Payment System or MIPS. This law outlines that by the end ofRead about 6 Ways MACRA Legislation Changes Your Medicare Billing

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May 10, 2016

Group Purchasing Organizations: Securing Stronger Contracts for Members

With the changes brought on by healthcare reform, with the availability of “big data” and increasing outcomes transparency, GPOs, now more than ever, have the opportunity to create much more value for their members. In the process, they also have the potential to have even greater influence on suppliers’ decisions. Recently, one of the twoRead about Group Purchasing Organizations: Securing Stronger Contracts for Members

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April 25, 2016

3 Reasons the Front Desk is Important for ICD-10 Success

Not only is it important that  physicians and coders are well versed on ICD-10, it is also important that the front line staff is trained enough to address the queries of patients.  The following are some tips on how to go about it: Taking in-depth medical history – Healthcare delivery process starts from the front deskRead about 3 Reasons the Front Desk is Important for ICD-10 Success

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April 14, 2016

PCMH: A Patient’s Perspective

Implementing the Patient-Centered Medical Home model in your practice has many benefits from the clinician perspective.  However, the reason for this model is to put patients in the center of their care and to improve the health of patient populations. The clinicians “get it,” but do the patients?  Most patients know that they don’t feelRead about PCMH: A Patient’s Perspective

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April 7, 2016

Tried-and-True Workforce Methods to Retain and Develop Healthcare Professionals

What is a Career Path or Career Ladder? Career paths and ladders are trusted methods used over time that allow employees to progress within an organization, hence moving up the ladder. These methods can help an organization retain and develop employee talent in order to confront major workforce challenges including: the right employee recruitment, employeeRead about Tried-and-True Workforce Methods to Retain and Develop Healthcare Professionals

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March 29, 2016

Networking – It’s Really Just Coming Together as a Community

“Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much” – Helen Keller This quote has inspired so much of what we at NeKY RHIO strive to accomplish. In an era where bigger is better, we in the rural communities know this is not necessarily true. To provide quality care for patients, aRead about Networking – It’s Really Just Coming Together as a Community

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March 29, 2016

UPDATE: Kentucky Medicaid Attestations

The Kentucky Medicaid EHR Incentive Program has announced that the Medicaid Meaningful Use Attestation System will be available to accept 2015 attestations on Thursday, April 7th. All 2015 Kentucky Medicaid Attestations must be submitted by 11:59 pm EST on May 31, 2016. You can access the attestation system here. Here is a quick glance atRead about UPDATE: Kentucky Medicaid Attestations

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