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- July 13, 2016
BREAKING: Slavitt suggests MACRA could be delayed
By Patrick Yount on July 13, 2016Read 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,...
00 - June 29, 2016
CEO Update: Colorado Tourism and Rural Healthcare
By Michelle Mills on June 29, 2016Read 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)
By Patrick Yount on June 28, 2016Read 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...
- June 1, 2016
Holy MACRA! – Being HIPAA Compliant is Part of How Physicians get Paid
By Patrick Yount on June 1, 2016Read more - June 1, 2016
- May 19, 2016
- May 19, 2016
RHC Update from CMS
By Matthew Enquist on May 19, 2016Read 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...
- May 19, 2016
Complete Your Clinic Profile Today!
By Matthew Enquist on May 19, 2016Read moreComplete Your Clinic Profile Today! CRHC’s Clinic Profile is sent out annually to all rural clinics in Colorado to be completed by clinic leadership staff. We at CRHC understand the time restraints you and your staff and providers have and the heavy workload that you carry. It is not...
- May 10, 2016
Colorado Medicaid EHR Incentive Program Registration and Attestation Site is Open
By Patrick Yount on May 10, 2016Read moreColorado Medicaid EHR Incentive Program Registration and Attestation Site is Open The Colorado Registration & Attestation site (R&A) for eligible professionals (EP)s for program year 2015 opened on April 29, 2016. The R&A will have a 60-day attestation window for EPs and will close on June 30th so...
- April 29, 2016
PRESS RELEASE FROM HHS SECRETARY SYLVIA BURWELL – QUALITY PAYMENT PROGRAM
By Patrick Yount on April 29, 2016Read morePRESS RELEASE FROM HHS SECRETARY SYLVIA BURWELL – QUALITY PAYMENT PROGRAM Like many people, I rely on my doctor. I trust her to help me make some of the most important decisions in my life. I have come to her sick, worried and scared, and she has given me...