Register Now for the 11/8 Webinar on What You Need to Know about the MU Security Risk Analysis

 

CHITREC is pleased to welcome Janet Baxter for a webinar entitled, “What You Need to Know about the MU Security Risk Analysis."

November 8, 2017
12:30-1:00p.m. CT
REGISTER NOW
 

Janet Baxter, Manager of Health Policy Implementation at AllianceChicago, will present on “What You Need to Know about the MU Security Risk Analysis.” The most common reason to fail a Meaningful Use audit is not having completed a Security Risk Analysis. Join us to learn what is required and how to find resources to help you fulfill the requirement.

There are many options -- you may choose to hire an outside firm to assist or to use an on-line program to guide you. The HIPAA Security Rule is flexible and scalable so there are many ways to comply, but an update must be completed at least annually. Janet will share insights that will help you get the most out of your Security Risk Analysis. Q&A follows the presentation.

American Liver Foundation Wellness Webinars

Wellness Webinars

Join the , Great Lakes Division for our monthly Wellness Webinars promoting your journey to wellness.

We are excited to offer the following Wellness Webinars in 2017:
January: Mindfulness | “Using Mindfulness to Overcome Chronic Disease”
February: Fitness | “Managing Your Liver Health with Fitness & Exercise”
March: Nutrition | “Nutrition and Liver Health”
April: Financial Literacy | “Affording Hepatitis C Treatment”
May: Mental Health | “Supporting Your Mental Health While Living with a Chronic Disease”
June: Prevention | “Super Foods for Your Liver”
July: Disease Mgmt | “Managing Your Medications with Liver Disease”
August: Vaccination | “Preventing Viral Hepatitis”
September: Obesity | “Fatty Liver: Know the Risk Factors”
October: Know Your Liver | “Understanding Your Liver Function Test Results”
November: Alcohol | “Alcoholic Hepatitis: Prevention & Treatment”
December: Health Insurance | “Getting Hepatitis C Treatment Through Insurance”


Dates & Times will be coming soon. In the meantime, check our Webinars from 2016:

HEPATITIS C
Hepatitis C Overview, Dr. Ken O'RiordanWednesday, May 11th, 12:00pm- 12:30pmView Here!
Hepatitis C Treatment, Dr. Sujit Janardhan, Rush University
Tuesday, May 17th, 12:00pm -12:30pmView Here!
Patient/Survivor Resources/ Life Coaching, Toni Feldstein, ALF Board of Directors MemberTuesday, May 24th, 12:00pm-12:30 PM
View Here!

NUTRITION
Tips for Healthy Living, Dr. Lisa Vanwagner, Northwestern UniversityTuesday, March 15th, 12:00pm-12:30pm
View Here
Fatty Liver and Prevention, Dr. Lisa Vanwagner, Northwestern University
Tuesday, March 29th, 12:00pm-12:30pm
View Here

LIVER TRANSPLANTATION
Liver Transplantation Overview, Dr. Sheila Eswaran, Rush UniversityThursday, April 7th, 12:00pm-12:30pmView Here
Donating and Receiving a Liver, Dr. Costica Aloman, Rush University
Thusday, April 21st, 12:00pm-12:30pm
View Here
Support Information, Dr. Sheila Eswaran, Rush UniversityThursday, April 28th, 12:00pm-12:30pmView Here

PRIMARY BILIARY CHOLANGITIS (PBC)
PBC Overview, Dr. Sonali Paul, University of Chicago

View Here

Biliary Atresia
Personal Family Stories
Family One, Family Two, Family Three

Veteran Resources
Veteran Story 1 Veteran Story 2 Veteran Story 3

Last chance! Early bird registration for the ABC Conference closes this week!

 







8th ANNUAL ABC (AUTISM, BEHAVIOR, AND COMPLEX MEDICAL NEEDS) CONFERENCE

Lives in the Balance:
Caring for Children with Special Needs,
Their Families, Their Communities,
and Ourselves in These Precarious Times
Hosted by the Illinois Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics
Friday, November 17, 2017
MORAINE BUSINESS AND CONFERENCE CENTER

PALOS HILLS, IL

Continuing Education Units Available
Community Health Education Specialist (CHES)

Continuing Medical Education (ISMS) Illinois Dental Hygienist Association Illinois Department of Human Services (DDD) Illinois Early Intervention Program Illinois Education Association Illinois Occupational Therapy Association Gateways to Opportunity Medical Assistant (AMT) Registered Nurse Pre-Approved Sponsor
www.illinoisaap.org/abc




 

Join Us Thursday for CME: Implementing a Large-Scale QI Program

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Implementing an Enhanced Recovery Program for Surgery September 21, 2017 12:30-1:00p.m. CT REGISTER NOW Great Lakes Practice Transformation Network (GLPTN), Healthy Hearts in the Heartland (H3), and Vizient are pleased to welcome Michael McGee, MD, for a webinar on “Implementing an Enhanced Recovery Program for Surgery.” Dr. McGee, a colorectal surgeon at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, will share his experiences carrying out a large-scale quality improvement program that included a strong patient engagement component.  The program reduced wound infections after colorectal surgery by 50% and reduced readmissions by 40%. Dr. McGee will describe the barriers his team experienced while changing the protocol in a large healthcare system, and will share the strategies they used to overcome challenges. He also will provide examples of how data was used to change culture and garner support. Q&A follows the presentation. Target Audience:  This webinar is designed for physicians and other healthcare professionals. Learning Objectives: Recognize barriers to implementing a large quality improvement (QI) project Develop strategies to overcome barriers to implementing a large QI project Detail basic tenets of surgically enhanced recovery protocols Develop audit and feedback programs to enhance performance of existing QI projects Apply this information to professional practice These learning objectives align closely with the TCPI change package; quality improvement programs with patient and family input are included in Drivers 1 and 2. About the speaker: Michael F. McGee, MD, FACS, FASCRS Dr. Michael McGee is a colorectal surgeon at Northwestern Memorial Hospital and Assistant Professor of Surgery at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in the Division of Surgical Oncology. Prior to obtaining his medical degree at Drexel University, he was a trained mechanical engineer. Dr. McGee’s clinical interests include minimally invasive colorectal surgery, complex re-operative abdominal surgery, surgical endoscopy, abdominal wall reconstruction, and anorectal surgery.  His research interests include surgical quality improvement, clinical trials, and patient education. Dr. McGee serves as faculty on the Illinois Surgical Quality Improvement Collaborative (ISQIC) where he led statewide quality improvement projects to reduce surgical site infections and develop enhanced recovery programs for surgical patients. Dr. McGee is the current chairperson for system-wide enhanced recovery program development at Northwestern Memorial Health Care and is co-chairperson of enhanced recovery programs at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. This activity has been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM.  Please click here for complete information on CE credits. REGISTER NOW

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Webinar Registration Notification

ILLINOIS HEALTH CONNECT

REGISTRATION NOTICE

YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE A THERAPIST TO BE THERAPEUTIC

Presented by the Illinois Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (ICAAP)

Mark your calendars! Illinois Health Connect (IHC)
 

Session 3 of 3- YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE A THERAPIST TO BE THERAPEUTIC

This session will provide insights into what you and the child welfare system can do to build supportive, healing, and nurturing environments for children and families, understanding that risk factors for ACEs and trauma, and toxic stress are not predictive factors, because of protective (resilience-building) factors

This session is being held on:

Wednesday, September 13, 2017

12p.m.-1 p.m.

Instructions:

Webinars are open to all IHC Primary Care Providers, administrative, and clinical staff.

Please register online at https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4018183220967525123

You may also contact:  IHC Provider Services Help Desk at 1-877-912-1999, Option 3.

A confirmation will be sent to the email address that you provide upon registration.  The email will include details regarding your Conference dial-in instructions

Webinar Registration Notification: IHC and ICAAP Present - Part one of a three part series

ILLINOIS HEALTH CONNECT

WEBINAR REGISTRATION NOTICE

 

Mark your calendars! Illinois Health Connect (IHC) is hosting a free webinar entitled:

 

IT’S NOT ROCKET SCIENCE, IT’S BRAIN SCIENCE

 

Presented by the Illinois Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics

Session One

This session will explore lessons learned from the field of neurobiology research, specifically the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Study, intergenerational trauma, toxic stress, and the implications this has for child cognitive development, including behavior and learning ability, and overall health and well-being across the lifespan.  

This session is part 1 of a 3 part series. The subsequent sessions include “The Cost of Caring: When Their Circumstances Become Your Stress,” and “You Don’t Have to be a Therapist to be Therapeutic.” 

 

Our panelists will include:     

Tom Bradach

Coordinator, Child Development Initiatives

 

Tom Bradach joined the Illinois Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics (ICAAP) in February 2015 as an intern for the Reach Out and Read—Illinois program and the Promoting Resiliency of Trauma Exposed Communities Together (PROTECT) initiative. After graduating from UIC with a dual degree in English and Philosophy, Tom joined ICAAP full time as a coordinator for ICAAP’s Child Development initiatives. He has provided training on trauma, toxic stress, self-care and other related topics both statewide and nationally to a wide array of service providers.

 

Juanona Brewster, MDiv, MTS, MJ
Senior Director, Child Development Initiatives

Juanona Brewster is the Senior Director of all Child Development Initiatives for ICAAP, Project Director for Promoting  Resilience of Trauma-exposed Communities Together (PROTECT) and Project Director, Tools to Empower Adolescent Moms (TEAM).  In addition, Brewster is the primary consultant for Join In Action: Coaching for a Purpose. 

Ms. Brewster earned graduate degrees from Northwestern University (and Loyola University of Chicago, School of Law She has received fellowships from University of Illinois, School of Public Health Policy and Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (Strategic Communication).  Currently, Brewster is attaining her International Coaching Federation (ICF) credential.  

 

Throughout her nonprofit career, Ms. Brewster has advocated on behalf of vulnerable child and family populations. She is the mother of two and the grandmother of five, including a child with special health care and education needs.

 

This free webinar is being held on:

Thursday, August 31^st, 2017

12:00PM – 1:00PM

Instructions:

Webinars are open to all IHC Primary Care Providers, administrative, and clinical staff. To

RSVP, please register online at https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3892038450749096451

 or contact the IHC Provider Services Help Desk at 1-877-912-1999, Option#3.  A confirmation will be sent to the email address that you provide on your registration and will include details regarding your Conference dial-in as well as your “GoToWebinar” instructions.  You may also visit www.illinoishealthconnect .com click on “Providers” then click on Webinars and register.  Come, join us!

 

 

May 4th RHC Technical Assistance call – Emergency Preparedness and Foreign Language Nondiscrimination Rules

To:       RHC Community and friends

From:   Bill Finerfrock

Re:       May 4^th RHC Technical Assistance call – Emergency Preparedness and Foreign Language Nondiscrimination Rules

In late 2016, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced finalization of new “Emergency Preparedness” rules for federally certified facilities, including Rural Health Clinics.  Enforcement of these rules was delayed until November, 2017.

ALL RHCs will be subject to these news rules and must be able to demonstrate that they have put an “Emergency Preparedness” plan in place and engaged in a variety of activities as part of these new requirements.

Additionally, as of November of 2016, RHCs are required to take additional steps to ensure nondiscrimination practices are fair for foreign language patients. These new rules will be reviewed to ensure that all RHCs are in compliance.

On May 4^th at 2:00pm Eastern, Nathan Baugh, NARHC Director of Government Affairs, will be conducting a webinar outlining these new rules for RHCs. In some instances, CMS has not yet provided all of the guidance necessary to determine specific actions the RHC must take in order to be in compliance. 

There is no cost to participate in this webinar and you do not need to sign-up in advance.  The link for the webinar is:  https://hrsaseminar.adobeconnect.com/rhc_tech_assistance/

The call-in number for this session is: 
Phone: 1-888-790-3056 
Code: 6905570

If you have a question you would like to submit in advance of this call, please send those via email to: info@narhc.org. Please put RHC TA Question in the subject line. 

There will also be time at the end of the presentation for participants to ask questions.

We look forward to your participation in this important event

ALF upcoming DDW Kick-Off Program!

 

Hi Friends of ALF Great Lakes Division,

We are so excited to announce that the Great Lakes Division is hosting a Digestive Disease Week (DDW) kickoff program for over 100 healthcare professionals from across the country on Friday, May 5^th! This program will take place at 5:30 pm at the Montgomery Club in downtown Chicago. The program will include a debate on the topic of “DAA in the treatment of HCV patients with advanced liver disease” followed by a panel discussion. Dinner will be provided.

 

Please forward and/or post the attached invitation to any healthcare professional you feel may be interested in this exciting program! Participants can register through the following link, https://alfevents.org/ddwkickoff/ , or by emailing skoltun@liverfoundation.org  

 

 

 

 

Join Us! Using EHR Data to Improve Care CME Webinar April 21st

Using EHR Data and Other Methods to Improve Care: Lessons Learned Healthy Hearts in the Heartland (H3) welcomes Dr.Christopher Tashjian, MD, FAAFP, Vibrant Health Family Clinics, for a webinar on "Using Electronic Health Record (EHR) Data and Other Methods to Improve Care: Lessons Learned". Dr. Tashjian will discuss how a team-based approach to care can benefit both practice and patients alike. Working together, clinicians can make the most of technology to best support strategies for improving health outcomes. The difference between care coordination and chronic disease management as they relate to blood pressure management also will be discussed. Q&A follows the presentation. Target Audience:  This webinar is designed for physicians and other healthcare professionals. Expected Outcome:  Participants will gain knowledge of how utilizing a team-based approach to care can benefit your practice and patients. Objectives:  Following the completion of this learning session, participants will be able to: Understand how to use simple, cost-effective measures to improve blood pressure (BP) care Understand how to use EHR data to improve BP control Understand the difference between care coordination and chronic disease management and how it applies to systematic BP management Apply this information to professional practice and address barriers to using information.       Christopher Tashjian, MD, FAAFP Vibrant health Family Clinics April 21, 2017 12:30-1:00p.m. CT/ 1:30-2:00p.m. ET       Register Here This activity has been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM.  Please click here for complete information on CE credits.

LHITREC News Update: Webinar on 2017 Medicaid Meaningful Use Requirements; ILHITREC's E-Mail System; Log-in to IMPACT Now to Avoid Issues; Medicaid Attestation Deadline April 30

At the Forefront of Healthcare Transformation!  April 10, 2017 Register Now for Webinar on 2017 Medicaid Meaningful Use Requirements Please register now for ILHITREC's Webinar about "2017 Medicaid Meaningful Use Requirements." It will be held Thursday, May 4, 2017, from Noon-1 PM (CDT). Register here.    The focus of this webinar is on 2017 Reporting Requirements for the Medicaid EHR Incentive Program for Eligible Providers. More details about specific Measures explained during the Webinar will be included in upcoming editions of ILHITREC's Weekly News Update. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. If you need assistance from ILHITREC, please contact us at  info@ILHITREC.org. ILHITREC's E-Mail System Running Again After Malfunction Due to technical problems, ILHITREC's email info@ILHITREC.org malfunctioned last week, preventing us from receiving your e-mails. If you did not receive a response to your inquiry from an ILHITREC representative within 24 hours, please re-send it to info@ILHITREC.org. We apologize for any inconvenience.   Log-in to IMPACT now to avoid MU attestation problems ILHITREC encourages Providers to log-in to the IMPACT system now to make sure you can access the Electronic Health Record Medicaid Incentive Payment Program (eMIPP) in advance of the April 30, 2017 deadline set by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This will allow you time to resolve any possible problems.  Providers can review the eMIPP Attestation Guide for step-by-step screenshots to assist you in the process. It takes 5 minutes per provider. Doing so allows Providers to: Confirm the person responsible for attestation can log-in to IMPACT (pg. 1-2) Confirm in IMPACT that the person attesting has access to each provider's domain with administrator profile (pg. 3-4) Have each provider's CMS ID ready Confirm that information on the Federal Information section of eMIPP is up to date (pg. 5-10) If you need assistance from ILHITREC, please contact us at  info@ILHITREC.org. Illinois Medicaid Attestation Deadline is April 30, 2017     The deadline for Providers to attest in the Illinois Medicaid Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program for the 2016 program year has been extended to April 30, 2017.  The extension is for eligible providers who have recently registered or previously registered for the program at the CMS website by the March 13, 2017 registration deadline for the Medicare/Medicaid EHR Incentive programs. All providers who have registered but not yet attested in the program must attest by April 30, 2017 to remain in the program and earn incentives.  If you need assistance with attestations or deadlines, contact info@ILHITREC.org. For the full announcement: https://www.illinois.gov/hfs/MedicalProviders/notices/Pages/prn170302a.aspx      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 and support to Medicaid providers for the Electronic Health Record Medical Incentive Payment Program (eMIPP). Northern Illinois University serves as the Illinois Health Information Technology Regional Extension Center providing EHR and meaningful use services to providers in Illinois. You are receiving this email because you are a key stakeholder of ILHITREC. Contact us at info@iILHITREC.org.  Phone: 815-753-5900; Fax: 815-753-7278.