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- April 20, 2011
The Broadband Speed Divide
Read moreA new article on Daily Yonder looks at broadband Internet access between rural and urban areas based on data released this year by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration. The analysis found that nationally the gap in access to broadband Internet between rural and urban areas is narrowing, however...
00 - April 19, 2011
U.S. Supreme Court Does Not Act on ACA
Read moreThe U.S. Supreme Court deferred taking action on a bid by Virginia’s attorney general for fast-track consideration of the state’s challenge to the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The Court will have another opportunity this month to decide whether to take up the ACA for early consideration. While the Supreme Court...
- April 19, 2011
Medicare EHR Incentive Program Attestation Began Monday!
Read moreThis means that eligible professionals (EPs), eligible hospitals, and critical access hospitals (CAHs) can attest through the CMS web-based attestation system and be on their way to receiving Medicare EHR incentive payments. Several new CMS resources can help you successfully navigate the Medicare EHR Incentive Program: • A new...
- April 19, 2011
Use of Health Information Technology in Support of Patient-Centered Medical Homes Is Low Among Non-metropolitan Family Medicine Practices
Read moreBy creating a medical home program within Medicare, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 gave momentum to growing interest in the concept of a patient-centered medical home (PCMH). Are physician practices, especially non-metropolitan primary care practices, ready to become PCMHs? We use a nationwide survey of...
- April 15, 2011
1099 Provision in Health Reform Repealed
Read morePresident Obama signed a bill repealing a tax-compliance mandate, known as the 1099 Provision, in the Affordable Care Act. The repealed provision, under which companies would have had to report more transactions to the Internal Revenue Service, was to have taken effect in 2012. Read more.
- April 15, 2011
CMS’ EHR Incentive Program Links
Read moreIn yesterday’s THE Consortium Webinar, David Ginsberg mentioned the updated EHR Incentive Program website from CMS. This website has been updated to include numerous resources such as an extensive list of FAQs, Registration information including a User’s Guide and a preview of the Attestation Site. An Attestation User’s Guide...
- April 15, 2011
FY 11-12 State Budget Update
Read moreThe Colorado Senate and House passed the FY 11-12 budget Long Bill and several related bills this week. Although still contingent upon the state declaring a fiscal emergency, funding for Primary Care Fund was included with $1.72 million for the Special Distribution Fund and $10.75 million (eligible for a federal...
- April 15, 2011
Letter from the CEO
Read moreDear members, friends, and colleagues, At the end of May, after ten years with the Colorado Rural Health Center, I will be leaving to pursue other professional interests. Serving as the Chief Executive Officer for this organization has been a privilege and honor. I will leave CRHC with the...
- April 14, 2011
Stipends Still Available! Register Today for The Forum, April 19-21, 2011, Aurora, CO
Read moreIt’s not too late to register for The Forum 2011: Essential Perspectives for Safety Net Providers! There are a few spots left for attendees, exhibitors, and sponsors. The Forum is being held April 19 – 21 at The Red Lion Southeast and serves as an essential educational, training, and...
- April 14, 2011
Estes Park Medical Center Increases Patient Safety Through Bar Code/Scanning System Software
Read moreCongratulations to Estes Park Medical Center for completing their FY-2010 Small Hospital Improvement Program Quality Improvement Project! EPMC chose to purchase and implement a medication bar code/scanning system as their QI Project – leading to achievement of Electronic Health Record Meaningful Use. Through implementation of a medication bar code...
