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- November 15, 2011
Colorado Hospitals Have $18.8 Billion Impact on State Economy
Read moreColorado hospitals contributed $18.8 billion in economic output in 2010 — including $9.8 billion in direct jobs and spending — according to a study released Wednesday that is designed to help buffer hospitals against potential cuts in federal and state health care funding. The study, commissioned by the Colorado...
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Healthy Living Initiatives: Tool Kits for Health Promotion
Read moreThe Department of Health Care Policy and Financing has identified four priority areas for health promotion and disease prevention. These are the Healthy Living Initiatives, which include oral health; behavioral health (with a focus on depression); nutrition and fitness (with a focus on obesity); and tobacco cessation. The Department...
- November 15, 2011
Rural Health Care Leadership Conference
Read moreFor 25 years, Health Forum and the American Hospital Association’s Rural Health Care Leadership Conference has both informed and inspired rural health care leaders and this coming year is no exception. The 2012 conference brings a unique focus on innovative ideas, thoughtful insights, and proven strategies for improving rural...
- November 15, 2011
Centura Health Connects to the CORHIO Health Information Exchange Network
Read moreAll Centura facilities went live on CORHIO on October 24, 2011. By connecting its current electronic health record with CORHIO’s secure network, Centura’s physicians and other medical care providers from across the state are linked to important real-time health information about their patients. Centura Health Uses Industry-Leading Technology to...
- November 15, 2011
CRHC’s 2012 Membership Drive Is Underway!
Read moreOver the past 20 years, CRHC has become our state’s most trusted resource for rural healthcare. In the current economic landscape, it is more important than ever that we continue to support and advocate on behalf of rural healthcare and the safety net community. We remain loyally committed to...
- November 14, 2011
Health Care Innovation Challenge Announced
Read moreThe Health Care Innovation Challenge will award up to $1 billion in grants to applicants who will implement the most compelling new ideas to deliver better health, improved care and lower costs to people enrolled in Medicare, Medicaid and CHIP, particularly those with the highest health care needs. The...
- November 14, 2011
Supreme Court to Hear Challenge to Affordable Care Act in 2012
Read moreThe U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to decide the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act. Oral arguments are likely to be held in late February or March, with a ruling by June 2012. Read more.
- November 10, 2011
Medicare Shared Savings Program Application Available
Read moreThe Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released the Medicare Shared Savings Program (ACO) application and will begin accepting applications on December 1, 2011. CMS also posted fact sheets for rural providers and on the ACO AdvancePayment model. Providers and facilities interested in learning more about ACOs have...
- November 10, 2011
HRSA Webinar: Tips for Using Your Health IT System for Population Health Management
Read moreHealth IT systems are proving to be a valuable tool in managing population health. This webinar provides tips and examples from experts on how to use your health information technology (IT) system to achieve this. By focusing on the health of a community or population, providers can determine what...
- November 10, 2011
Economic Impact of Colorado’s Hospitals
Read moreA study commissioned by the Colorado Hospital Association (CHA) found that hospitals in Colorado’s rural regions directly contribute $2.9 billion in economic activity and add 21,400 jobs, creating $4.1 billion in total output and 30,800 jobs due to a multiplier effect. Statewide, Colorado hospitals were responsible for about $18.8...
