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- February 8, 2013
Lessons Learned from Early Adopters of Remote Patient Monitoring Technologies
By Alicia Haywood on February 8, 2013Read moreRemote patient monitoring such as home teleheath and telemonitoring can help improve coordination, improve patients’ experience of care, and reduce hospital admissions and costs. These technologies remotely collect, track, and transmit health data from a patient’s home to a healthcare provider and can facilitate communication and help engage patients...
00 - February 6, 2013
Thank You COPIC for your Sponsorship!
By Bridgette Olson on February 6, 2013Read moreThe COPIC family of companies consists of: COPIC Insurance, COPIC Financial Service Group, and COPIC Medical Foundation. Together, they share a common mission of improving medicine in the communities they serve. COPIC is a nationally recognized leader at the forefront of addressing the challenges of health care and enhancing...
- February 6, 2013
Final HIPAA Rule Webinar: Register Today!
By Michelle Mills on February 6, 2013Read moreThe Final HIPAA Rule: What Rural Hospitals and Clinics Need to Know February 14, 2013 12:00-1:00 Click here to register! Presented by David Ginsberg, Senior Advisor, CRHC After a 2.5 year wait the final HIPAA Omnibus Rule has been released with 563 pages of changes to HIPAA as part...
- February 6, 2013
Billing & Coding Workshops: Register Today!
By Michelle Mills on February 6, 2013Read moreCoding Certificate Bootcamp in Alamosa March 19, 20 & 21, 2013 Ramada Inn & Conference Center/333 Sante Fe Ave, Alamosa, CO Click here to register! Billing and Coding Workshop in Rifle May 21, 22 & 23, 2013 Grand River Hospital Conference Center/501 Airport Rd, Rifle, CO Click here to register!...
- February 5, 2013
CMS and WEDI Announce End-to-End Testing Webinar
By Michelle Mills on February 5, 2013Read moreEnd-to-End Testing Virtual Event: A Collaborative Approach to Testing, Readiness and Compliance February 28, 201311:00 am to 5:30 pm ET Organizations must conduct thorough end-to-end testing to ensure readiness for the October 1, 2014, transition to ICD-10. To help the health care community prepare, CMS and the Workgroup for...
- February 1, 2013
David Ginsberg to discuss “HIT and Meaningful Use” and “Deep Dive into Meaningful Use Stage II”.
By Bridgette Olson on February 1, 2013Read moreOn Wednesday, April 3, 2013, from 10:45-11:45, David Ginsberg will discuss “HIT and Meaningful Use”. Also on Friday, April 5, 2013, from 9-11am, David will guide attendees through a “Deep Dive into Meaningful Use Stage II”, one of four workshops scheduled that morning. David Ginsberg is co-founder and President of...
- January 30, 2013
Julene McAlister to discuss “Rural Health Clinics…the nuts and bolts”.
By Bridgette Olson on January 30, 2013Read moreOn Thursday, April 4, 2013 from 1:45-2:45, Julene McAlister, President of Meridian Healthcare Consulting and managing partner at Prescoott Planning company will discuss “Rural Health Clinics…the nuts and bolts“. The session will focus on an introduction to what an RHC is, the Medicare Conditions of Participation, the Survey Requirements,...
- January 29, 2013
Pinnacol Assurance to Exhibit at The Forum!
By Bridgette Olson on January 29, 2013Read morePinnacol was established as the assured source of workers’ comp coverage for Colorado companies, regardless of their size or risk — a role we continue to fill today. Over the years, we’ve grown from industry pioneer to Colorado’s choice for workers’ compensation. Today, approximately 55,000 customers across Colorado have...
- January 28, 2013
Mark Cruise to discuss”Health Care Reform Implementation…”
By Bridgette Olson on January 28, 2013Read moreOn Wednesday, April 3, 2013 from 12:15-1:30, Mark Cruise, Founder and Principal of Free Clinic Solutions, will discuss “Health Care Reform Implementation…Clinic Realities and Leadership Opportunities”. Mr. Cruise will also join Sarah Vaine, CEO of Summit Community Care Clinic, to discuss “Responding to the Changing Healthcare Landscape…Clinic Case Studies”...
- January 25, 2013
Rebakah Gatti to discuss “The Road to ICD-10: Avoiding the Potholes!”
By Bridgette Olson on January 25, 2013Read moreOn Friday, April 5, 2013 from 9-11am, Rebakah Gatti, CCS-P, CPC, CPC-I, CEDC, CPMA, will lead a breakout session on The Road to ICD 10: Avoiding the Potholes. The session will focus on ICD-10 for physician practices. Ms. Gatti has over 30 years experience in the healthcare industry, both...