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- November 17, 2011
The Affordable Care Act: An Update from the National Advisory Committee on Rural Health and Human Services
Read moreThe Rural Assistance Center is hosting a free webinar on December 2, 2011 at 1:00pm MT with The National Advisory Committee on Rural Health and Human Services. The Committee has devoted its work this year to the effects of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) on rural areas. The Committee’s...
00 - November 15, 2011
2011 Colorado Health Access Survey Released
Read moreThe Colorado Health Access Survey (CHAS), a program of The Colorado Trust and administered by the Colorado Health Institute, is the only statewide survey that focuses on Coloradans’ health insurance status, access to care, usage of health care services, and affordability. The CHAS data are categorized into 21 Colorado...
- November 15, 2011
THE Consortium November Webinar: 5010 Readiness & Medicaid Incentive Program Update
Read moreJoin us for the November Consortium webinar, 5010 Readiness & Medicaid Incentive Program Update on Thursday, November 17th from 12:00pm-1:15pm MT where we will update you on the Medicaid Incentive Program for Colorado and where we will help you get ready for 5010. 5010 transactions will be upon us...
- November 15, 2011
EHR System Helps Improve the Quality of Care for Patients
Read moreAn Interview with Dr. Karen Smith A physician since 1989, Dr. Karen Smith runs a one-physician family medicine practice in Raeford, NC. She credits her electronic health record (EHR) with allowing her to deliver quality care in a rural setting – and to do it so efficiently that she...
- November 15, 2011
Letter From the CEO
Read moreOk, everyone take a deep breath. Feels good, right? Okay, let’s take another one. Good. (Repeat this as necessary.) We are entering the legislative season here in Colorado, and I know anxiety is running high. Hey, I’ll admit to a bit myself! And it’s not just paranoia. We are...
- November 15, 2011
Governor Hickenlooper Appoints New Colo. Rural Health Care Grant Council Members
Read moreGovernor John Hickenlooper recently appointed Susan Hall of Grand Junction and Janette Kochis of Matheson as new members of the Colorado Rural Health Care Grant Council. Both will serve terms through December 31, 2013. The Colorado Rural Health Care Grant Council oversees the Colorado Rural Health Care Grant Program....
- November 15, 2011
Celebrate the Power of Rural with National Rural Health Day – November 17
Read moreNovember 17 is the first annual National Rural Health Day, a day to “Celebrate the Power of Rural “and the community-minded, creative spirit that makes our country thrive. One in five Americans call a rural community home. Here in Colorado, 20 percent of our population lives in rural or...
- November 15, 2011
Webinar: “Place Matters”: A Conversation about Rural America and Social Determinants
Read moreThis webinar will introduce four broad types of rural places, and explore their relationship to social determinants of health, as a way to present useful and practical information that can be beneficial to rural communities working to promote behavioral health equity for children and their families. Presenters will explore...
- November 15, 2011
Apply Now for Loan Repayment and Locum Tenens Funds
Read moreDo 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 2011 application cycle will open November 1st, 2011. The application cycle is open for one month, closing on November 30th,...
- November 15, 2011
We Can’t Wait: Health Care Innovation Challenge
Read moreWe Can’t Wait: Health Care Innovation Challenge will improve care, save money, focus on health care jobs New funding available for next generation of health care innovations WASHINGTON, DC– Up to $1 billion dollars will be awarded to innovative projects across the country that test creative ways to deliver...
