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  • CMS Clarifies Process for Attesting to Meaningful Use Quality Measures

    By on October 18, 2011

    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) today issued a clarification on the requirements for attestation to the clinical quality measures (CQMs) needed to meet the definition of “meaningful use” under the Medicare and Medicaid Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Programs. The clarification also addresses the documentation needed...

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  • EMR/Computer Hardware and Services at Discounted Prices

    By on October 18, 2011

    As a reseller for Dell, Hewlett Packard and Equus, Istonish, a classic sponsor of CRHC and THE Consortium, can almost always provide cheaper pricing than the EMR vendors on all servers, laptops, desktops, tablets and network gear. Call Istonish today to make sure that you are getting the best...

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  • Medicare Changes Ahead for Hospice

    By on October 18, 2011

    This article from Politico outlines some of the proposed changes in how Medicare pays for hospice services and the potential impacts of these changes, including in rural communities. 

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  • The First Critical Access Hospital to Attest in Colorado

    By on October 17, 2011

    Spanish Peaks Regional Medical Center successfully attested for Stage 1 Meaningful Use on October 13th! They are the first Critical Access Hospital in Colorado to attest and apply for Medicare EHR Incentive Funds. During the last year, they have overcome many obstacles on the way to Meaningful Use and...

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  • Five ways telemedicine can boost care in rural communities

    By on October 17, 2011

    It’s no secret telemedicine has had a profound impact on the industry, both nationally and globally. Organizations in big and small cities are seeing the benefits of employing such technology, and the biggest impression could arguably be on those living in rural communities. To read the entire article, click...

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  • Letter From the CEO

    By on October 14, 2011

    As the new CEO of the Colorado Rural Health Center, I have been overwhelmed by the positive feedback I have received about the organization and mission we serve. Prior to accepting this position, I had a strong appreciation for the quality of CRHC, but I did not realize the...

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  • CME Locum Tenens Scholarship Available

    By on October 14, 2011

    The Colorado Rural Health Center is offering Physicians, PA’s, Nurse Practitioners, and Dentists with an opportunity to get scholarship money for locum tenens pay, and/or travel costs associated with attending local, statewide, or national conferences or additional trainings. Funding cannot be used to pay for the cost of attending...

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  • Colorado Health Benefit Exchange Board Update

    By on October 14, 2011

    The Colorado Health Benefit Exchange (COHBE) Board recently approved a planning grant proposal for funds to continue developing the Exchange. The enacting legislation passed last year required the Legislative Implementation Review Committee to review and approve any grants prior to their submission. Due to concerns regarding the state’s ability...

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  • Rural Facilities and Healthcare Programs Targeted in Deficit Reduction Activities

    By on October 14, 2011

    Critical Access Hospitals and other important healthcare programs face significant challenges as policymakers in Washington work on reducing the deficit and cutting federal spending. The Budget Control Act of 2011, passed earlier this summer, calls for $1.2-$1.5 trillion reduction in federal expenditures over the next ten years. A bipartisan...

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  • CROP Application Deadline Oct. 31

    By on October 14, 2011

    Do you have a healthcare provider at your facility who is interested in loan repayment, or would you like to recruit a provider through loan repayment incentives? The Colorado Rural Outreach Program (CROP) Loan Repayment Program fall 2011 application cycle will be closing on October 31, 2011. Spring applicants...

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