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- 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...
00 - 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....
- September 19, 2011
Community Paramedics Responding to Community Needs
Read moreToday’s New York Times features an article on community paramedics, highlighting Eagle County’s program. Read more.
- September 16, 2011
Deadlines Extended for Medicare Bundled Payment Initiative
Read moreThe CMS Innovation Center has extended the deadlines for letters of intent and applications for its Bundled Payments for Care Improvement initiative (BPCI) released on August 23rd. Letters of intent for BPCI Model 1 are now due on October 6th, 2011. Applications for BPCI Model 1 are now due...
- September 15, 2011
Loan Repayment Application Cycle Opening
Read moreDo you have a healthcare provider at your rural facility who is interested in loan repayment? Let them know that the Colorado Rural Outreach Program Loan Repayment Program application cycle is opening in October. Read more.
- September 15, 2011
Letter from the COO
Read moreAlthough the coming months are sure to bring uncertainty and changes for rural health as policymakers in Washington D.C. address our nation’s fiscal challenges, the Colorado Rural Health Center and rural providers still have much to celebrate. CRHC, in conjunction with the Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center in Walsenburg,...
