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- February 16, 2012
HHS Announces Intent to Delay ICD-10 Compliance Date
Read moreIn a new press release from HHS, Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced that HHS will initiate a process to postpone the compliance date by which certain health entities have to comply with ICD-10. As part of President Obama’s commitment to reducing regulatory burden, Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen G....
00 - February 15, 2012
Sign Up Today to Exhibit or Sponsor at The Forum!
Read moreWould you like to increase awareness of your service or product? Are you new to the healthcare marketplace and would benefit from networking with fellow peers? Do you have a new product, program or service? Interested in a way to reach healthcare professionals across the state of Colorado AND...
- February 15, 2012
Tree Planting, Community Garden and Playground Grant Funding Available
Read moreThe Colorado Parks & Recreation Association (CPRA) FoundationApplication deadline: March 30, 2012 CPRA is accepting applications for its 2012 tree planting and community garden grant programs. Grants of up to $500 are available and must be matched with local funding. All projects must be completed during 2012. Contact the...
- February 15, 2012
Register Now for the ICD 10 – Keys to Successful Transitions’ Workshop
Read moreParticipants will learn about ICD 10, documentation, billing and coding updates, and identify practical ways to be proactively prepared for the future. This educational activity is geared towards clinicians, billing and coding staff at rural hospitals and clinics. All healthcare providers, particularly physicians, are invited to attend. For more...
- February 15, 2012
Rural Medicine Speakers Needed for Practice Essentials Program
Read moreDo you have a family, internal medicine, pediatric or OB/GYN physician in your rural practice that enjoys public speaking, advocating for rural health and LOVES what they do? If so, please let them know we would be honored to host them at this year’s Practice Essentials program put on...
- February 15, 2012
Check out the Colorado Rural Health Center’s State Bill Tracker
Read moreCRHC monitors legislation at the state and federal level to assess potential impacts on rural providers and communities. You can see which state bills CRHC is supporting, monitoring or opposing by clicking here. This link is a static link. You may save it into your favorites and open it at any...
- February 15, 2012
Premature Twins Delivered At New Middle Park Medical Center
Read moreIn a county where babies are not routinely born, a set of premature twins were delivered at the new Middle Park Medical Center in Granby on Sunday. Babies are rarely born in Grand County due to the population, the lack of neonatal facilities and a full-time OBGYN. The last...
- February 15, 2012
Something to Celebrate
Read moreGuest Blog Post by Gretchen Hammer, executive director of the Colorado Coalition for the Medically Underserved This month, All Kids Covered released Crossing the Finish Line: Achieving Meaningful Health Care Coverage and Access for All Children in Colorado. The report provides an update on the current status of meaningful...
- February 14, 2012
Save the Date!! Version 5010 – Where Are We Now?
Read moreWHEN: March 6, 2012 WHO: Hosted by your Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Regional Office. WHAT: 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,...
- February 14, 2012
CMS has Added a New Webpage on CQMs to the EHR Website
Read moreCMS has created a new page of the EHR website dedicated to the clinical quality measures (CQMs) and their role in the Medicare and Medicaid Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Programs. The page intends to help providers better understand the purpose of CQMs and how to report on the...
