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Names for Virtual Lecture Hall Needed by December 31st!
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In October and November, we shared information with you about the Virtual Lecture Hall benefit for medical professionals working at Connections health centers. We have set up some accounts and would really like to see the grant funds be put to good use.
Up to 3 medical professions employed by your health center can receive 7 CME credits, a $175 value, free of charge. All you have to do is provide their names to us.
If you have not already contacted Susan Wood, please do so by December 31st!
At the beginning of January, the pool of accounts will be opened up to all medical professionals employed at Connections participating health centers on a first come, first served basis. If you want this benefit for your staff, act now.
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Hot Topics
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Understanding PQRS Negative Payment Adjustments
Some FQHCs recently received letters from CMS indicating they will be subject to negative PQRS payment adjustment in 2015. To understand more about these payment adjustments, click this link: Quick Reference Guide for Understanding the 2015 PQRS Negative Payment Adjustment.
The regional Great Plains Quality Information Network (QIN) offers the Quality Net Help Desk available at 866-288-8912 Monday-Friday, 7am-pm.
The following webinars are available to further your understanding of the rule:
- The CMS eHealth Provider Webinar Series held a webinar November 25th on How to Avoid 2016 Negative Payment Adjustments for CMS Medicare Quality Reporting Programs. A recording of the webinar can be found at http://www.cms.gov/ehealth/events.html
- The Great Plains Quality Information Network (QIN)is hosting a webinar on January 15th on the 2015 Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule. Click the following link, then on the event on January 15th to register. Great Plains QIN Calendar
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Do you have a topic you want to share?
Send the information to Terri Kennedy at terri.kennedy@synovim.org.
Because You Asked - Patient Notification Systems
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The HCCN Grant Project Team has contacted several vendors offering text and voice messaging options for patient contacts. The top products, ClientTell, Televox and CareMessage will be highlighted in the next 3 member updates.The products are not highlighted by preference, but by the order we received the information from the vendors.
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ClientTell Reminder Manager
clienttell.net
Reminder Manager Informational Flyer
ClientTell's Reminder Manager system automatically contacts patients for a variety of relevant notifications via phone, e-mail, text message or smartphone app. The system can be integrated into your EHR. No long-term contract is required. ClientTell offers other products as well.
ClientTell has offered a 30-day free trial of their Reminder Manager product to Connections Members! We've also negotiated pricing for our members that is a minimum of 30% off the standard per message cost. If you decide to proceed with the service after the free trial, the cost to your health center will include a minimal one-time setup fee and ongoing costs per message.
Contact Clif Causey to schedule your free trial
at clif@clienttell.net or 855-818-6244.
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Connections Forum
The forum has been updated with a new user-friendly editor for adding topics and posting your information. A new topic has been added to the forum - No-Show Best Practices.
Click here to add or comment on Connections Forum topics.
Please forward forum topics to Terri Kennedy at terri.kennedy@synovim.org.
Reminders
Request access to the KAMU HCCN Connections Resource Site:
Email Susan Wood (swood@kspca.org) with user information.
General Information about Patient Notification System Offers:
Email Terri Kennedy (terri.kennedy@synovim.org)
Questions?
Contact any member of the KAMU HCCN Grant Project Team below.
 | Health Center Connections is a health center controlled network organized and supported by KAMU. Current funding for Connections is through Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) HCCN Funding Opportunity HRSA-13-237.
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