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  • States Ask About Partial Medicaid Expansion Options

    By on October 1, 2012

    Several 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...

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  • ICD-10 Online Training for Coders, Billers, Auditors, & All Healthcare Professionals

    By on September 20, 2012

    ·         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...

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  • THE Consortium September Webinar: Summer Happenings

    By on September 19, 2012

    Please 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.

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  • CORHIO Meaningful Use Boot Camp

    By on September 19, 2012

    CORHIO 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...

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  • Now Available: Stage 2 Overview Tipsheet

    By on September 18, 2012

    On 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...

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  • Update from the CEO

    By on September 14, 2012

    As 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...

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  • Last Chance for Earlybird Registration for CRHC’s Annual Rural Health Conference!

    By on September 14, 2012

    Hurry, 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...

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  • Don’t miss the opportunity to offer loan repayment to your healthcare providers!

    By on September 14, 2012

    Do you have a healthcare provider at your facility who is interested in loan repayment? Let them know that the Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) Loan Repayment Program fall 2012 application cycle opened September 1st, 2012. The application cycle is open for one month, closing on September 30th, 2012....

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  • Meaningful Use ‘Boot Camp’ Presented by CORHIO

    By on September 14, 2012

    CORHIO is hosting a free half-day “boot camp” seminar for health care professionals who are in one of the following stages of EHR adoption: Considering the purchase of an electronic health record (EHR) system Need assistance understanding or achieving Meaningful Use objectives (have already purchased an EHR system) At...

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  • Register for the September 13 CMS National Provider Call on Stage 2

    By on September 11, 2012

    On August 23, 2012, CMS issued the final rule for Stage 2 of the EHR Incentive Programs, which builds upon the initial progress of the Incentive Programs, while introducing new criteria that are designed to improve patient safety and quality of care. On Thursday, September 13, 2012, from 12:00...

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