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- May 8, 2013
ICD-10 News: Upcoming NGS Webinar Sessions
Read moreSessions on End-to-End Testing for May National Government Services (NGS), under contract to CMS, is hosting a series of webinars to gather insights and feedback from the health care industry on end-to-end testing of ICD-10 and other HIPAA administrative simplification requirements. Webinar Schedule May 1, 20132-3 p.m.Payer May 7,...
00 - May 1, 2013
Join the CMS and ONC Meeting on Coding and Billing
Read moreMeeting about EHRs, Coding, and Billing: May 3 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. ET Please join CMS and ONC for a meeting to discuss EHRs, the increase in code levels billed for some Medicare services, and appropriate coding in an increasingly electronic environment. Speakers will discuss the effect of EHRs...
- April 24, 2013
EHR Audits Q&A
Read moreWith the news that CMS has started conducting pre-payment audits to monitor meaningful use payments, some providers have been worried about what it means if they get a letter in the mail. Rob Anthony, Deputy Director of the HIT Initiatives Group, Office of E-Health Standards and Services at CMS,...
- April 24, 2013
Register Now for HRSA Webinar – Using EHRs for HIE and Interoperability for Safety Net Providers
Read moreHealth Resources and Services AdministrationFriday, April 26, 2013, 2 PM ET This webinar will focus on how safety net providers can electronically exchange health information and achieve interoperability using electronic health records (EHRs). Exchanging electronic health information with other providers is a requirement under Stage 2 of Meaningful Use...
- April 24, 2013
Webinar: THE Consortium
Read morePlease join us for THE Consortium webinar on Thursday, April 25, 2013 from 12:00pm – 1:15pm where we will discuss what you should ask your vendors regarding Stage 2 and ICD10 – using our evaluation form. Please click here to register for the webinar.
- April 24, 2013
Webinar: Using an Electronic Health Record for Health Information Exchange and Interoperability for Safety Net Providers
Read moreHealth Resources and Services AdministrationHealth Information Technology and Quality Webinar and Technical Assistance ResourcesFriday, April 26, 2013, 2 PM EDT This webinar will focus on how safety net providers can electronically exchange health information and achieve interoperability using electronic health records (EHRs). Exchanging electronic health information with other providers...
- April 24, 2013
SEED and MJJ Grant Deadlines
Read moreReminder – SEED grant applications are due April 30th. The SEED/MJJ Review Committee will be meeting the first week in May to review all the SEED and MJJ applications that CRHC has received by April 30, 2013. The review and awarding process should be complete by Mid May and...
- April 23, 2013
Thanks to everyone who participated in the 2013 Forum!
Read moreThanks to conference sponsors and exhibitors, we were able to present excellent speakers and sessions; including Keynote Speaker Dr. Winston Wong, who was sponsored by Kaiser Permanente. Without you, we would not be able to provide such high quality programming. 2013 Sponsors: Kaiser Permanente, COPIC Companies, The Colorado Health...
- April 22, 2013
Immigration Bill Has Healthcare Workforce Implications
Read moreA bipartisan Senate immigration bill could boost the nation’s healthcare workforce, in addition to expanding coverage to millions of newly legal residents. If passed, the law is expected to increase both visas and green card access for a broad range of healthcare workers. Specifically, it would make it easier...
- April 22, 2013
ACA Meeting in Denver on April 27th
Read moreAffordable Care Act (ACA) meeting scheduled for April 27th. Come learn the myths from the facts about the ACA and get answers to your questions on Saturday, April 27th from 1:00 – 5:00 at Manual Auditorium in Denver. Get more details in the flyer or read the agenda here.
