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- October 3, 2012
Census Report Says Uninsured Are Visiting the Doctor Less
By Alicia Haywood on October 3, 2012Read moreThe Census Bureau recently released its annual report on how Americans use the healthcare system this month. The report, which can be viewed here, says the uninsured are visiting the doctor less than they were a decade ago. Medical utilization services vary by demographic and economic indicators, and not...
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THE Consortium October Webinar: Stage 2 Meaningful Use
By Michelle Mills on October 3, 2012Read morePlease join us for THE Consortium webinar on Thursday, October 18, 2012 from 12:00pm – 1:15pm MDT where we’ll discuss “Stage 2 Meaningful Use – How Soon Should You Begin Preparations?” Many hospitals and provider clinics are faced with a continuation to meet Stage 1 as well as consider...
- October 3, 2012
CRHC Reminder: ICD 10 Online Workshops
By Michelle Mills on October 3, 2012Read more· Too busy to go to ICD-10 training? · Perhaps, you’ve attended ICD-10 Workshops, but would love additional training? · Is your budget stretched thin already — and you wish you could find an unbelievable bargain for your staff to learn ICD-10 and how to become proficient with the...
- October 1, 2012
States Ask About Partial Medicaid Expansion Options
By Alicia Haywood on October 1, 2012Read moreSeveral states are querying the federal government on how flexible they can be with their Medicaid eligibility levels starting in 2014, given that the full expansion under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) authorizes states to cover individuals up to 133% of the federal poverty line is now optional under...
- September 20, 2012
ICD-10 Online Training for Coders, Billers, Auditors, & All Healthcare Professionals
By Michelle Mills on September 20, 2012Read more· Too busy to go to ICD-10 training? · Perhaps, you’ve attended ICD-10 Workshops, but would love additional training? · Is your budget stretched thin already — and you wish you could find an unbelievable bargain for your staff to learn ICD-10 and how to become proficient with the...
- September 19, 2012
THE Consortium September Webinar: Summer Happenings
By Michelle Mills on September 19, 2012Read morePlease join us for THE Consortium webinar on Thursday, September 20, 2012 from 12:00pm – 1:15pm MDT where we’ll discuss Stage 2 Final Rule Summary and updates on other significant changes released this summer! To register for the webinar, click here.
- September 19, 2012
CORHIO Meaningful Use Boot Camp
By Michelle Mills on September 19, 2012Read moreCORHIO is sponsoring a half day Meaningful Use Boot Camp on Thursday, September 27th from 1:00 – 4:30 pm at the DoubleTree Hotel in Thornton, CO. One of the speakers will be CRHC’s Senior Advisor to THE Consortium, David Ginsberg. If you would like more information or would like...
- September 18, 2012
Now Available: Stage 2 Overview Tipsheet
By Michelle Mills on September 18, 2012Read moreOn August 23, 2012, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) published the final rule for Stage 2 of the Medicare and Medicaid Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Programs. The rule provides new criteria that eligible professionals (EPs), eligible hospitals, and critical access hospitals (CAHs) must meet to...
- September 14, 2012
Update from the CEO
By Bridgette Olson on September 14, 2012Read moreAs fall approaches I am reminded of the beauty of Colorado and the words on our state sign when you cross the border – Welcome to Colorful Colorado. Fall is a time for change in colors, a change in the season and renewed sense of energy as we move...
- September 14, 2012
Last Chance for Earlybird Registration for CRHC’s Annual Rural Health Conference!
By Bridgette Olson on September 14, 2012Read moreHurry, only one week left for earlybird registration! Click here to register by September 23 and save $50! The 21st Annual Colorado Rural Health Conference will be October 25-26, 2012. The agenda has been released – click here to view! This year’s conference will again provide participants with a...