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- September 23, 2011
October 3 is the Last Day for Eligible Professionals to Begin their 90-Day Reporting Period for 2011
Read moreThe last day that eligible professionals (EPs) can begin their 90-day reporting period in calendar year (CY) 2011 for the Medicare EHR Incentive Program is October 3, 2011. For EPs, this means that they must begin their consecutive 90-day reporting period by October 3 in order to attest to...
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Transcripts, Presentations, and Audio Files from CMS’ Two National Provider Calls on the EHR Incentive Programs
Read moreMaterials from two of this summer’s CMS National Provider Calls are now online! CMS’ National Provider Call on July 14, 2011, “Medicare & Medicaid EHR Incentive Program Basics for Eligible Professionals,” provided basic information on the Incentive Programs for eligible professionals, and answered the following questions: • Who is...
- September 22, 2011
Don’t Forget to Complete Our Annual Survey!
Read moreThank you to everyone who has already completed CRHC’s annual survey! The survey will close on Friday, September 30 so please take a few minutes today to share your thoughts and feedback on our policy and advocacy work.
- September 22, 2011
Webinar on Colorado’s Medicaid Expansion
Read moreColorado’s Department of Health Care Policy and Financing is hosting a webinar on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2011, from 3:00-5:00 p.m. MT to discuss the Adults without Dependent Children expansion and the proposed 1115 Demonstration Waiver which will be submitted to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services in the...
- September 21, 2011
THE Consortium September Webinar: EHR Policies and Procedures
Read moreJoin us for our next webinar, EHR Policies and Procedures: Important Meaningful Use and Incentive program updates next Thursday, September 22nd from 12:00pm – 1:15pm MDT. We will begin a series on best practice policies and procedures needed once an Electronic Health Record is implemented. We will also provide...
- September 21, 2011
Proposed Changes to CHP+
Read moreThe Medical Services Board is proposing new cost sharing requirements for the Children’s Basic Health Plan (CHP+). As outlined in the proposed rules released on Monday, the annual enrollment fee for families with incomes between 200 and 250% of the federal poverty level would be $75/ year for one...
- September 21, 2011
Cutting Healthcare Providers Also Impacts Patients
Read moreAn article in today’s New York Times highlights the impacts that cuts to healthcare providers can have on patients.
- September 20, 2011
September Revenue Forecast
Read moreColorado’s economic growth has slowed over the summer, according to today’s revenue forecasts released by the Office of State Planning and Budgeting and the Colorado Legislative Council. The state economy faces many national and global threats; however, agriculture and oil prices are strong. The state’s current FY 11-12 budget is...
- September 19, 2011
White House Releases Deficit Reduction Proposal Calling for Medicare, Medicaid Changes
Read moreThe White House proposal that was released today calls for reducing the nation’s debt by $3 trillion over the next ten years. The deficit reduction plan puts forth significant reductions in Medicare and Medicaid spending that will drastically impact rural healthcare providers and communities, including lowering Critical Access Hospital...
- September 19, 2011
Latest Estimates of Colorado’s Uninsured
Read moreEarlier this month, the U.S. Census Bureau released information on Americans’ income, poverty, and health insurance coverage for 2010. Nationally, median household income declined and the poverty rate increased. While the number of Americans without health insurance increased, the overall percentage was not statistically different from the previous year....
