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- June 13, 2012
Colorado Rural Health Center is Hiring!
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 - June 13, 2012
Advance Payment ACO Model: New Opportunity To Apply
Read moreThe Advance Payment ACO Model is an Innovation Center initiative for participants in the Medicare Shared Savings Program. It’s designed for physician-based and rural providers who have come together voluntarily to give coordinated high quality care to the Medicare patients they serve. Through the Advance Payment ACO Model, selected...
- June 13, 2012
Community Transformation Grant Funding Available
Read moreThe U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced available funding of $70 million to improve the health of small communities across the nation. The small-community investments are part of the Community Transformation Grant (CTG) program, a comprehensive prevention and wellness initiative launched in 2011 by HHS and...
- June 13, 2012
Medicare Fee-For-Service to Reject Version 4010 Electronic Transactions July 1, 2012
Read moreEffective July 1, 2012 only ASC X12 Version 5010 (Version 5010) or NCPDP Telecom D.0 (NCPDP D.0) formats will be accepted by Medicare Fee-For-Service (FFS). Providers that are still conducting one or more of the Version 4010 transactions electronically, such as submitting a claim or checking claim status, or...
- June 13, 2012
Medicare Fee-For-Service to Reject Version 4010 Electronic Transactions July 1, 2012
Read moreEffective July 1, 2012 only ASC X12 Version 5010 (Version 5010) or NCPDP Telecom D.0 (NCPDP D.0) formats will be accepted by Medicare Fee-For-Service (FFS). Providers that are still conducting one or more of the Version 4010 transactions electronically, such as submitting a claim or checking claim status, or...
- June 12, 2012
HRSA Webinar: Health IT Project Management 101: How to Avoid Failure
Read moreFriday June 22, 12:00 PM MT Since implementing a health IT system is often sensitive and complex, utilizing effective project management is important for ensuring that it is on time, within scope and sensitive to costs, resources, and staff. This webinar focuses on the basic concepts and knowledge areas...
- June 6, 2012
Save the Date: Version 5010 – Are You Ready?
Read moreJune 20, 20122:00 – 3:00 pm MDT Hosted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Regional Office Please join CMS staff for an informative webinar for healthcare providers, clearinghouses and vendors on Version 5010. Version 5010 refers to the standards that HIPAA-covered entities (health plans, health care clearinghouses, and...
- June 6, 2012
THE Consortium June Webinar – Preparing for the Summer
Read morePlease join us for THE Consortium webinar on Wednesday, June 20, 2012 from 12:00pm – 1:15pm where we will discuss preparing for the Summer by reviewing key upcoming changes that affect medical practices and hospitals. Topics will include: · What to expect with the Final HITECH HIPAA Rule · What...
- May 30, 2012
Upcoming Grant Application Deadlines
Read moreSeed Grant Application Deadline: June 15th Seed money is available for purposes or projects whose intent matches CRHC’s mission: enhancing healthcare services in Colorado by providing information, education, linkages, tools & energy toward addressing rural healthcare issues. These funds are intended as “seed” money and should be only a...
- May 30, 2012
Register for CMS’ National Provider Call on Registration and Attestation
Read moreCMS is holding a National Provider Call on Thursday, June 7, from 1:30 – 3:00 pm ET for eligible professionals (EPs) to learn about registration and attestation for the Medicare and Medicaid Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Programs. This is the last year EPs can earn the full Medicare...
