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- June 13, 2011
July 3rd marks an important deadline for eligible hospitals and critical access hospitals (CAHs).
Read moreThe last day that eligible hospitals and CAHs can begin their 90-day reporting period in Fiscal Year (FY) 2011 for the Medicare EHR Incentive Program is July 3, 2011. For hospitals, this means that they must begin their consecutive 90-day reporting period by July 3rd if they still want...
00 - June 10, 2011
5 Scholarships Now Available for the Colorado AHEC Workshop June 23 – 24
Read moreUPDATE: 5 Scholarships are being made available to CRHC members to attend this class. They are on a first come, first served basis, so please contact us if you’d like to attend! Proactive Transitions: Thriving with EMR by Managing Change and Process Redesign With fundamental changes taking place in...
- June 10, 2011
Process for Legislators with Appointment Authority for the Colorado Health Benefit Exchange Board To Nominate Applicants
Read moreApplicants for a gubernatorial appointment to the Colorado Health Benefit Exchange Board (established by SB 200) were required to turn in their applications to the Office of Boards and Commissions by May 23rd. However, some of the legislators with appointment authority are asking for the applicants to apply to...
- June 9, 2011
White House Creates Rural Council
Read morePresident Obama signed an executive order creating the first White House Rural Council. On a media call this morning, 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 to promote further economic prosperity...
- June 7, 2011
Webinar on American Community Survey
Read moreThe Rural Assistance Center is sponsoring a webinar on Tuesday, June 21 at 1:00pm on the American Community Survey (ACS), a continuous collection survey that provides more frequent and up-to-date data for all communities. The webinar will discuss the ACS, considerations in using it, and how rural communities can...
- June 7, 2011
IMPORTANT UPDATE: Colorado’s Medicaid EHR Incentive Program
Read more06/13/11 – It has been confirmed that Colorado’s Medicaid EHR Incentive Program will NOT launch in August as previously stated on the CMS EHR Incentive Program site.We apologize for any confusion and will let you know as soon as we have an update. CMS announced that Colorado’s Medicaid EHR...
- June 7, 2011
California’s Efforts to Advance Telehealth
Read moreA new article discusses California’s ongoing efforts to promote and expand access to primary and specialty care in its rural and underserved communities through telehealth. The article suggests that to reduce health disparities and further expand telehealth’s reach will require overcoming several financial, policy, and technical hurdles, providing insights...
- June 3, 2011
Bighorn Leadership Program Seeking Applicants from Western Slope
Read moreInterested in directly impacting the health of communities on the Western Slope? Want to influence public policy? Looking to hone your civic leadership skills? Consider applying to the 2011 Bighorn Leadership Development Program. The Bighorn Leadership Program presented by Engaged Public and in collaboration with Colorado State University are...
- June 3, 2011
CMS Hosting Call on The Pioneer ACO Model, June 7 10:00-11:30am MT
Read moreThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will host a Special Open Door Forum on the request for applications for the Pioneer Accountable Care Organization (ACO) Model released on May 17, 2011. The call is on Tuesday, June 7, 10:00-11:30am MT. Dial 1-866-501-5502 Conference ID 70961782. Click here...
- June 1, 2011
NHQR State Snapshot
Read moreState Snapshots of state-specific healthcare quality information are now available. The state-level information used to create the Snapshots is based on data collected for the National Healthcare Quality Report (NHQR). Colorado’s Snapshot as well as other resources regarding healthcare quality and disparities are available online.
