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- July 16, 2012
Hiring: Director of Workforce Programs
Read moreCRHC is hiring for the following positions: Director of Workforce Programs The Director of Workforce Programs reports to the Chief Executive Officer and is responsible for the management, oversight and success of the CRHC Workforce programs including the Colorado Provider Recruitment program and Colorado Sustainable Towns: Rural Innovation, Development,...
00 - July 16, 2012
Colorado Rural Health Care Grant Council Award Recipients Announced
Read moreThe Colorado Rural Health Care Grant Council has awarded $1.18 million in its fifth and final round of grant funding to strengthen health care delivery in rural communities. The Council awarded 36 grants ranging from $2,000 to $50,000 to physical, mental and oral health care providers in 26 counties....
- July 16, 2012
Welcome CRHC’s New Director of Outreach!
Read moreTrevor Hall is CRHC’s new Director of Outreach. He is responsible for implementing communication and development efforts focused on increasing the organization’s visibility. He also works to expand partnerships with new and existing members, organizations, businesses and foundations to help further the mission of CRHC. Trevor holds a BA...
- July 16, 2012
March for Rural Hospitals: July 30-31
Read moreJoin National Rural Health Association’s March for Rural Hospitals on July 30-31 in Washington, D.C. and fight to protect the Medicare Dependent Hospital designation and the Low-Volume Hospital Adjuster. These vital programs will expire on Oct. 1 if congressional action is not taken. A recent study shows that these...
- July 16, 2012
Safety Net Clinic Week: Aug. 20-24, 2012
Read moreIn an effort to raise awareness of Colorado’s health care safety net providers, we encourage your clinic to participate in the second annual Safety Net Clinic Week, August 20-24, 2012. Sponsored by ClinicNET and the Colorado Rural Health Center, the week is devoted to educating the public and policy...
- July 16, 2012
Request for Applications: Improving Research Through Community-Academic Partnerships
Read moreThe Colorado Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (CCTSI) Community Engagement Core and the Partnership of Academicians and Communities in Translation (PACT) are currently accepting applications for funding. This RFA is intended to support community-academic partnerships to perform pilot studies that will strengthen relationships and produce preliminary data for future...
- July 13, 2012
CMS Wants You to Register Today to Receive Maximum Incentives
Read moreCMS recommends that all eligible professionals (EPs) register as early as possible for the Medicare and Medicaid Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Programs. By registering early you can verify that your information is up to date in all of the CMS systems and resolve any issues so that you...
- July 13, 2012
CMS’ New Medicaid EHR Incentive Program Guide for Eligible Professionals
Read moreCMS has created a new comprehensive guide, An Introduction to the Medicaid EHR Incentive Program for Eligible Professionals, to help walk EPs through all of the phases of the Medicaid program. This guide includes chapters on: An overview of the Medicaid EHR Incentive Program Eligibility determination Registration through CMS...
- July 11, 2012
The Center for Rural Affairs Publishes Latest Healthcare Report
Read moreThe Center for Rural Affairs recently published their latest healthcare report, The Affordable Care Act: Real Help for Real People, which highlights provisions in the law that are helpful for rural people across the country. You can read the short version here.
- July 11, 2012
New Federal Waiver in Oregon Offers Incentives to Get More Doctors in Rural Areas
Read moreA new federal waiver for Oregon includes a provision aimed at luring doctors to small towns. The state won final approval Monday from the Obama administration for plans to move ahead with big changes in healthcare. The new agreement also funds a program to help physicians pay off their...
