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- May 14, 2014
New Telemedicine Policy Draws Opposition
Read moreNew guidelines issued by the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) could have a chilling effect on the growth of telemedicine – especially in rural areas and among low-income patients, say some patient advocates, healthcare providers and healthcare companies. But the Federation says the updated guidance will safeguard patients’...
00 - April 16, 2014
Tax Credit Extension Sought to Aid Rural Providers
Read moreAdvocates are trying to persuade Congress to permanently extend a tax incentive program that helps small and rural healthcare providers obtain financing for building and expansion projects. The New Markets Tax Credit Program was authorized in 2000 and last extended for two years on Jan. 1, 2013. The current push...
- April 14, 2014
The CEO Update: Inspired
Read moreThank you to the 211 individuals that attended the 14th Annual Forum last week, which marked the highest conference attendance in the event’s history. A special statement of gratitude is especially deserved for our sponsors Kaiser Permanente, Rocky Mountain Health Plans, Caring for Colorado Foundation, The Colorado Trust, COPIC,...
- April 14, 2014
The CEO Update: Inspired
Read moreThank you to the 211 individuals that attended the 14th Annual Forum last week, which marked the highest conference attendance in the event’s history. A special statement of gratitude is especially deserved for our sponsors Kaiser Permanente, Rocky Mountain Health Plans, Caring for Colorado Foundation, The Colorado Trust, COPIC,...
- April 2, 2014
Update from the National Rural Health Association on HR 3402
Read moreOn Monday the Senate passed a 12-month delay of cuts scheduled to take affect under the Medicare Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR). In addition to the delay of these cuts, the bill (H.R. 3402) would extend the Medicare Dependent Hospital Program, Low-Volume Hospital adjustment, current rural and “super-rural” ambulance payment...
- March 26, 2014
Update on the Doc Fix
Read moreFrom the National Rural Health Association (NRHA): Early this morning the House Rules Committee posted a bill that would delay all scheduled cuts under the Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) for 12 months. In addition to the delay in SGR cuts, the bill includes a number of rural Medicare extenders...
- March 19, 2014
House Passes SGR Bill Without Rural Extenders, Senate Bill To Come to Floor Next Week
Read moreA once-bipartisan proposal to finally reform the deeply flawed way that Medicare pays doctors succumbed Friday to the partisan politics of Obamacare, particularly the unpopular individual mandate. The House voted 238-181 to replace the payment formula — the complicated equation that for more than a decade has required annual...
- March 14, 2014
CEO Update: Let the Games Begin!
Read moreLet the games begin! As you can see I’m obsessed with the Hunger Games. With the recent release of the new installment that focuses on teamwork and an eye on a higher goal, I thought I would start my letter this month with a focus on the Affordable Care...
- March 14, 2014
CEO Update: Let the Games Begin!
Read moreLet the games begin! As you can see I’m obsessed with the Hunger Games. With the recent release of the new installment that focuses on teamwork and an eye on a higher goal, I thought I would start my letter this month with a focus on the Affordable Care...
- February 26, 2014
SGR “Pay-fors” Still Up in the Air
Read moreIf Congress doesn’t take action, the current SGR patch is set to expire at the end of March enacting a 24% pay cut. While ideas for “pay-fors” for the repeal seem to be scarce, provider groups agree on one thing – the time to repeal the SGR is now....
