Member Update
September 16, 2015
Encoder Pro Expert - Ensure Accurate Coding!
All Connections health centers have licenses for Encoder Pro Expert Online purchased using funds from the HCCN grant. Using this product can help to assure accurate coding and understanding of the ICD-10 code set for the October 1st implementation date and moving forward.
 
Optum has spent over 5 years developing this content including the mapping functionality. Their clinical team has found more precise ICD-10 choices than just the CMS GEMS. Click the link below to read more about the product. Contact Susan Wood for login information.
 
Encoder Pro Training WebEx
Monday, September 21st, 11:00am-12:00pm

Need a refresher on how to use Encoder Pro? We've scheduled a 1-hour training session with the staff at Encoder Pro to explain how to use the product. Click the link below to download a calendar file. Open and save the file to add the September 21st session to your calendar.
EHR Incentive Program Realignment:  Final Ruling Expected Soon
In April, CMS released a Notice of Proposed Rule Making "to align Stage 1 and Stage 2 objectives and measures with the long-term proposals for Stage 3, to build progress toward program milestones, to reduce complexity, and to simplify providers' reporting." The comment period ended in June and the final ruling is expected any day.
 
The HCCN Grant Project team tentatively plans to host a webinar on October 13th, 12:00-1:00pm to review the specific changes in final ruling. Invitations to this webinar will be sent as soon as a final ruling is announced by CMS.
Contact Us
Contact Susan to request access to the Connections Resource Site
or to request access to Virtual Lecture Hall.
 
Contact Amy for MU, HIPAA, or HIT assistance.

Send information about events or topics you want to share in Member Updates to Terri.
  
Feel free to contact any member of the KAMU HCCN Grant Project Team below for assistance with project activities.
Terri Kennedytkennedy@kspca.org785-233-8483
Susan Woodswood@kspca.org785-233-8483

Amy Byer

amy.byer@synovim.org 

316-737-9743
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.