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Important Information Regarding the use of ILPMP for 2020 and 2021 Medicaid PI Attestations
Please review the Medicaid Program Year 2020 Specification sheet for important information regarding the use of ILPMP for 2020 and 2021 Medicaid PI attestations. The specification states: an EP may count a specialized registry (such as PMP) if the EP achieved Active Engagement Option 3 in a prior year. Active engagement Option 3 - Production as defined in the specification sheet: The EP has completed testing and validation of the electronic submission and is submitting production data to the Public Health Agency or Clinical Data Registry.
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Patient Perspectives on Telehealth - A Webinar
The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) has necessitated the rapid adoption and scale up of telehealth services. One barrier to successful implementation of telehealth is lack of patient acceptance. This webinar will focus on patient perspectives on telehealth and will feature interviews with patients who have received telehealth services in the past few months. These vignettes will be accompanied by insights into larger trends on patient sentiment regarding telehealth and tips for how your practice can excel on the aspects of telehealth delivery that patients value most.
This event is being cohosted by: MetaStar, Illinois Health Information Technology Regional Extension Center (ILHITREC) at Northern Illinois University, Purdue Healthcare Advisors, Altarum, University of Colorado, and the Chicago Health IT Regional Extension Center (CHITREC) at Northwestern University.
Webinar: Tuesday, October 20, 2020; Noon - 1:00 pm CDT
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HIMSS Global Health Equity Week - October 19th - 23rd, 2020
As a non-profit partner of HIMSS, ILHITREC supports this effort, focused on using the power of information and technology to improve access to healthcare for all communities. Join Lauren Wiseman, ILHITREC Clinical Informatics Specialist and the GICHIMSS Advocacy Committee for a webinar to kickoff Global Health Equity Week. This webinar will review current HIT legislation and demonstrate how you can make your voices heard on important legislation affecting your practice and patients.
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Lark Health study shows impact of virtual diabetes prevention program on underserved population.
Startups have been lobbying for federal policymakers to allow Medicare reimbursement for virtual and digital diabetes prevention programs-particularly in light of the COVID-19 crisis.
Now, digital health startup Lark Health says it has new evidence behind its virtual diabetes prevention program (DPP) when it comes to reaching vulnerable patients and keeping them healthy at home. READ MORE HERE. |
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Upcoming
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Three part series
Wednesday,
Oct. 7
12 - 12:45 pm
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Wednesday,
Oct 14
12 - 12:45 pm
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Wednesday,
Oct 21
12 - 12:45 pm
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Strengthening Your Immune System Through Nutrition
In the first webinar, we explored the current state of health in the US, as it relates to diet, and how what we eat contributes to chronic disease and affects our immune system. LINK TO RECORDING===
In the second webinar in the series, we will explore some general food guidelines that can be put into place right away, to establish a healthier way of eating.
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In the third and final webinar in this series on Nutrition, we will offer some strategies on how to customize an eating plan, while taking into consideration various lifestyle factors.
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Wednesday,
Nov 4
12 - 12:45 pm
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Wednesday,
Nov 11
12 - 12:45 pm
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Wednesday,
Nov 18
12 - 12:45 pm
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Strengthening Your Immune System Through Physical Activity
Learn about the benefits of regular physical activity, current activity recommendations for your age group and how to start incorporating this healthy habit into your life. Research has shown that regular physical activity can boost immunity, improve quality of life, slow or reverse disease progression, prevent disease and lead to better sleep and functionality throughout the day.
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This webinar will cover different types of exercise and the latest scientific findings on the benefits of each type. Do you have certain restrictions you have that limit your choice of physical activity? Find out how everyone despite your limitations can experience the benefits of regular physical activity.
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This fun webinar delving into the latest and greatest in how technology is making it easier for us all to get fit. We will explore apps and programs available for physical activity tracking and how to involve your healthcare providers in your physical activity goals.
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Please note that ILHITREC's Clinical Informatics Specialists have expertise to assist you with any questions or concerns related to the EHR Incentive Programs. Contact us at [email protected] or visit ILHITREC for complete details on the wide variety of services provided by
ILHITREC.
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About Support Provided by ILHITREC
The Illinois Health Information Technology Regional Extension Center (ILHITREC), under contract with the Illinois Department of Health and Family Services (HFS), is providing education, outreach, EHR, and Meaningful Use support to Medicaid providers for the Promoting Interoperability Program. Contact us at [email protected].
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