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- June 15, 2011
ACA Provisions to Strengthen the Nursing Workforce
Read moreThe Affordable Care Act (ACA) contains many provisions related to healthcare workforce issues, including strengthening primary care, national workforce policy development, increasing the supply of healthcare workers, education and training of the workforce, and other supports and improvements to the existing workforce. This Implementation Brief by HealthReformGPS focuses on...
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CMS Webinar: Understanding Attestation for the Medicare EHR Incentive Programs – Eligible Professionals
Read moreTuesday June 28, 201112:00 – 1:00 PM (MDT) Target Audience: Eligible Professionals in Region VIII states: CO, MT, ND, SD, UT & WY Registration is not required for this event. Each session will accommodate 100 participants. Webinar: https://webinar.cms.hhs.gov/denverep/(If you have never attended a Connect Pro meeting before, test your...
- June 15, 2011
Letter from the COO
Read moreIt is a pleasure to introduce myself to the Colorado Rural Health Center Community. My name is David Lack and I recently joined the CRHC staff as the new Chief Operating Officer. In one capacity or another, I have been involved in healthcare access and affordability for the medically...
- June 15, 2011
2010 Annual Report Released
Read moreColorado Rural Health Center’s 2010 Annual Report has been released. Read about the status of our programs, funding, events, grants and loans, and policy during 2010 and what we hope to achieve in the future as we celebrate our 20 year anniversary in 2011. As Board President Bob Omer...
- June 15, 2011
Should Mobile Health Apps Be Regulated By FDA?
Read moreSource: InformationWeek With the growing popularity of tablets and smartphones–and the explosion of E-health record products for clinicians and patients–we’re seeing lots of useful, innovative mobile health tools hit the market. Until fairly recently, most mobile health apps have been geared to consumers, including those who want handy access...
- June 15, 2011
2011 Annual Conference Registration Opens
Read moreThe Annual Colorado Rural Health Conference is the premier rural health event for Colorado and the region. This year’s conference, held August 11-12, will provide participants with a wide range of educational topics including healthcare reform nationally and locally, innovative solutions to access to care, networking and resource opportunities...
- June 15, 2011
Announcing Spring 2011 CROP Awardees!
Read moreCongratulations to the following Providers: Carey E. Levin, Castle Valley Children’s Clinic Chad J. Knaus, Roaring Fork Family Physicians PC Donald Pete Romero, San Luis Valley Mental Health Center Elizabeth Moran, Pagosa Pregnancy Support Center Erin Johnson, Yuma Family Dental [Yuma...
- June 15, 2011
Colorado AHEC Workshop June 23 – 24
Read moreProactive Transitions: Thriving with EMR by Managing Change and Process Redesign With fundamental changes taking place in healthcare, few workers or managers understand how to manage or implement change in a way that does not sacrifice efficiency, effectiveness or patient safety. Building on 30 years of application in healthcare...
- June 15, 2011
White House Creates Rural Council
Read moreSource: Rural Health Voices Blog President Obama signed an executive order this week creating the first White House Rural Council. On a media call, Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack called the Council an “unprecedented commitment to rural America”. The Council will coordinate programs across government to encourage public-private partnerships...
- June 15, 2011
Rural Colorado Leader Chosen to Shape NOSORH Leadership Program
Read moreSource: Lake City Silver World Newspaper Being raised rural prepared Kristie Borchers for her numerous leadership roles in Lake City, Colorado. Now, Borchers is being recognized nationally, having been chosen as one of six rural leaders who will shape the Denny Berens Rural Health Project, a new rural leadership...
