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- September 21, 2016
National Health IT Week
Read moreNational Health IT Week is one week away! Here are ways you can join the movement and expand the value of Health IT now: Make your voice heard through our National Health IT Week Virtual March on the States! Contact your elected state officials quickly and easily with our letter highlighting...
00 - August 31, 2016
CEO Update: Insurance Rate Challenges Facing Rural Colorado
Read moreCEO Update: Insurance Rate Challenges Facing Rural Colorado When I grew up, I was lucky my family had a good job that offered good insurance and the rates were reasonably priced. That isn’t always the case nowadays. Today, we have many challenges facing rural Colorado with higher insurance premium...
- July 29, 2016
CEO Update: Rural Health Clinics (RHC), Humility, and Telling Your Story
Read moreRural Health Clinics (RHC), Humility, and Telling Your Story All my life I was taught to be humble. I was told never to gloat or overly celebrate accomplishments when you do something special. I was taught that talking about yourself or your successes is showing off, and it is...
- July 13, 2016
BREAKING: Slavitt suggests MACRA could be delayed
Read moreBREAKING: Slavitt suggests MACRA could be delayed By Shannon Muchmore | July 13, 2016 CMS Acting Administrator Andy Slavitt told lawmakers Wednesday that the agency is considering delaying the start date for Medicare payment reform, which is set to go into effect Jan 1. Testifying before the Senate Finance Committee,...
- June 29, 2016
CEO Update: Colorado Tourism and Rural Healthcare
Read moreColorado Tourism and Rural Healthcare Welcome to summer; I love this time of year! In Colorado, we are so fortunate to have the options of a wide variety of activities that suit all age groups. One of my favorite activities is hiking and I can say I’m really proud...
- June 28, 2016
Applications are due by 11:59 PM ET on July 1, 2016 for Eligible Professionals (EPs), Eligible Hospitals, and Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs)
Read moreApplications are due by 11:59 PM ET on July 1, 2016 for Eligible Professionals (EPs), Eligible Hospitals, and Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) Applications and Instructions The Medicare EHR Incentive Program 2017 hardship exception instructions and application for EPs and eligible hospitals are available on the Payment Adjustments & Hardship...
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- May 19, 2016
- May 19, 2016
RHC Update from CMS
Read moreRHC Update from CMS: Coinsurance Correction for Certain RHC Claims – Effective April 1, 2016, Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) began reporting Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) codes for all services furnished during the visit. CMS is aware that coinsurance may not be calculated correctly when RHC claims are...
