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- April 11, 2011
Webinar on Accountable Care Collaboratives in Colorado
Read moreBringing Health Home is hosting a webinar on Thursday, April 14 from 12:00-1:00 pm titled “Accountable Care Collaboratives–what is happening in Colorado?”. Accountable Care Collaboratives are a framework within which other health care initiatives can potentially thrive, such as the medical home, health information technology, and payment reform. This webinar will...
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THE Consortium Webinar: Attesting and Earning Incentive Funds
Read moreJoin us for the April Consortium webinar on Thursday, April 14th from 12:00-1:15 pm MDT where we will focus on up-to-date information and learning related to incentive funds and the attestation process for Medicare and the review process with Medicaid. April 2011 is the earliest date for attesting and...
- April 8, 2011
Plan to Reduce Health Disparities Announced
Read moreIn a first-of-its-kind report, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is recommending steps that states and communities can take to reduce health disparities. Read more.
- April 7, 2011
Impact of a Federal Government Shutdown
Read moreToday’s Denver Post features an article that describes the local effects of a federal government shutdown and how members of Colorado’s congressional delegation are responding.
- April 7, 2011
The Forum 2011: Essential Perspectives for Safety Net Providers
Read moreWednesday, April 20th – Thursday, April 21st Red Lion Hotel in Aurora, CO The Forum is a two-day conference that will bring together participants from all over Colorado and the surrounding states. It serves as an essential educational, training, and networking event for all safety net clinics, members of...
- April 7, 2011
Colorado EHR Selection Summit Hosted by CORHIO May 20th and 21st
Read moreCORHIO and the Colorado Regional Extension Center (CO-REC) invite physicians and key staff to attend the first annual Colorado EHR Selection Summit. At this 1 & 1/2-day event, you will learn best practices for implementing an EHR and have a unique opportunity to compare certified EHR systems using real-life...
- April 7, 2011
Doctors using fully implemented EHRs report lower costs, higher productivity
Read moreMost physicians who have fully implemented EHR systems see lower costs and increased productivity, an MGMA survey finds. Ambulatory-care physicians who have implemented an electronic health-record system are largely satisfied with their purchases, and their satisfaction increases if they have their EHR systems optimized, according to data from a...
- April 6, 2011
FY 11-12 Budget Updates
Read moreColorado Senate and House leaders and the Governor have agreed on a budget for FY2011-12, to be introduced this week in the Senate as the Long Bill. The delayed Long Bill and other budget balancing efforts, including action on the Primary Care Fund, were delayed due to disagreements regarding...
- April 1, 2011
- April 1, 2011
Colorado CRNA Opt-Out Upheld
Read moreOn March 31 in a verbal ruling, the Denver District Court found that Governor Ritter’s September 2010 opt-out from the Medicare requirement that a CRNA must practice under physician supervision in rural communities and Critical Access Hospitals was consistent with Colorado law. A written order is expected to be issued soon. The...
