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- May 17, 2011
CMS Announces New ACO Options and Initiatives
Read moreThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) today announced new options and initiatives for providers interested in becoming Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs). First, the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (Innovation Center) will support a new ACO model that will be available to providers this summer – the...
00 - May 16, 2011
Technology Helping Rural Communities Address Healthcare Needs
Read moreToday’s Denver Post highlights technology being used in clinics and colleges in several rural communities throughout Colorado to connect with healthcare specialists and educators. Read the article.
- May 16, 2011
THE Consortium May Webinar: HIPAA, Meaningful Use and Billing Best Practices
Read moreJoin us for the May Consortium webinar on Thursday, May 19th from 12:00-1:15 pm MT where we will discuss HIPAA best practices, continue our look at Meaningful Use and the Clinical Quality Measures and emerging trends in billing. To register for this webinar, click here.
- May 15, 2011
Letter from the CEO: CRHC Contributes to Colorado Regional Extension Center Success
Read moreIn preparing for my departure from CRHC at the end of the month, I was struck by a comment from Greg Chaille’ who is retiring as President of the Oregon Community Foundation after 30 years: “You want to leave an organization when it is the strongest it has ever...
- May 14, 2011
Meet David Lack – Our New COO!
Read moreColorado Rural Health Center welcomes David Lack, our new Chief Operating Officer! As COO, David is responsible for oversight of the organization’s internal day-to-day operations, fiscal management, and all other activities that support the organization’s efficient operations. David has been active in the healthcare and nonprofit sector for over...
- May 14, 2011
CRHC Begins Search for New CEO
Read moreThe Colorado Rural Health Center has released a job description for the open Chief Executive Officer position. Applications will be accepted through the end of May. General DescriptionThe Chief Executive Officer is directly responsible for the viability and performance of the organization. The CEO provides strategic direction and leadership...
- May 14, 2011
CROP Applications Due May 16th
Read moreColorado Rural Outreach Program (CROP) grant money can be used to recruit new healthcare professionals or retain the ones already on your staff by repaying portions of the healthcare professional’s educational loans, or by giving a retention bonus if all educational loans are paid off. CROP currently offers two...
- May 14, 2011
Funding Available for Elderly Health Programs
Read moreComprecare Foundation, in conjunction with its Elderly Health Promotion Initiative, requests proposals for projects to address the needs of Colorado’s elderly population. Replicable demonstration projects that incorporate evidence-based approaches to health promotion among seniors are encouraged. Priority will be given to projects that seek to serve hard-to-reach seniors, i.e.,...
- May 14, 2011
Making Integrated Care the Standard in Colorado
Read moreBy Cassidy Smith, Public Policy Officer, Colorado Health Foundation Integrated care health services engage individuals and their caregivers in the full range of physical, psychological, social, preventive and therapeutic factors needed for a healthy life. Integrated care has become “all the rage” in Colorado health circles. To illustrate the...
- May 14, 2011
NOSORH Annual Meeting
Read moreThe National Organization for State Offices of Rural Health’s Annual Meeting entitled “Celebrating the Power of Rural” will be held September 7-8, 2011! Colorado Rural Health Center is proud to be hosting the annual meeting in Denver, CO and is excited to be coordinating with NOSORH to the event....
