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- 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...
00 - 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.
- May 26, 2011
Two New CMS EHR Incentive Program FAQs
Read moreCMS wants to keep you updated with the latest resources on the Medicare and Medicaid Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Programs. Two new FAQs on clinical quality measures (CQMs) and meaningful use have been added to our website. Take a minute and review these new FAQs. 1. For the...
- May 25, 2011
Colorado Receives “B” on Children’s Oral Health
Read moreA new report released today by the Pew Center on the States gives Colorado a “B” for the second year in a row on its efforts to provide basic oral healthcare for children. Colorado met 5 of the study’s 8 benchmarks aimed at addressing children’s oral health needs. Read...
- May 24, 2011
Providing HIV/AIDS Prevention and Treatment in Rural Colorado
Read moreAccording to CDC reports, while AIDS diagnoses have slowly decreased in metropolitan areas since 1985, moderate increases in nonmetropolitan areas are emerging, reflecting the spread of the epidemic from urban into smaller suburban and non-urban areas. An article in The Rural Monitor (published by the Rural Assistance Center) highlights...
- May 23, 2011
5 New EHR Incentive Program FAQs from CMS
Read moreCMS wants to keep you updated with the latest resources on the Medicare and Medicaid Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Programs. Five New FAQs on meaningful use have been added to their website. Take a minute and review these new FAQs. 1. For the meaningful use objective of “capability...
- May 23, 2011
Bringing Health Home Webinar: Electronic Health Information Exchange – What is it?
Read moreJoin the BHH Learning Collaborative for a Webinar on June 14. Space is limited, so reserve your Webinar seat now at: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/865819744 Presenter: Janice Whittleton, Director of Business Development and Outreach at the Colorado Regional Health Information Organization (CORHIO) The practice of medicine has long relied on the fax...
- May 19, 2011
Upcoming Call for Community Transformation Grants
Read moreThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently announced the availability of $100 million to support Community Transformation Grants. In addition to smoke-free living, active living and healthy eating, these new grants will focus on high-impact, quality clinical and other preventive services, social and emotional wellness, and healthy and safe...
