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- February 24, 2015
Speaker Alert: Legislative Update: A Federal Focus
Read moreLegislative Update: A Federal Focus In his ever-popular “Washington Update,” Mr. Finerfrock will provide the latest updates on pending legislation and regulations affecting rural providers. Mr. Finerfrock will present at CRHC’s Forum conference on Wednesday, April 8th from 8:15-9:15am. The Forum conference is held April 8-10th at the Denver...
00 - February 23, 2015
Speaker Alert: Physician Wellness: Understanding and addressing provider stress and the fallout from it
Read moreMany physicians report significant dissatisfaction in their work and identify many stressors that are negatively impacting personal health, team effectiveness, and patient care. Organizations would do well to better understand and develop strategies for supporting physician resiliency and addressing the negative impacts of stress on medical teams. This session...
- February 23, 2015
Connecting Marketplace Outreach, Education, and Enrollment to Free Tax Preparation
Read moreLearn about best practices for connecting free tax preparation (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance-VITA) with enrollment assistance. CMS will feature Navigator grantees that are VITA sites or partner with VITA sites that will share their experiences and tips for connecting consumers to both these services. Some consumers might still qualify...
- February 17, 2015
RHCs to be included on the 2016 list of Essential Community Providers
Read moreFORHP is pleased to note that CMS recently agreed to include RHCs on the 2016 list of Essential Community Providers (ECPs), which Marketplace/Exchange plans use when setting up their provider networks. However, not all RHCs are on the list because of the qualification requirements. To determine whether your RHC...
- February 17, 2015
Request for input from rural providers on HHS health care system delivery reform
Read moreOn January 26, HHS Secretary Sylvia M. Burwell announced a major new HHS initiative focused on health care delivery system reform. The announcement included measurable goals and a timeline to move the Medicare program, and the health care system at large, toward paying providers based on the quality, rather...
- February 13, 2015
- February 13, 2015
Member of the Month: Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center
Read moreArkansas Valley Regional Medical Center Recognized by the CRHC for Providing High Quality Health Care Services to Residents in Southeastern Colorado Denver, CO— Located in southeastern Colorado, the town of La Junta, sits on the banks of the Arkansas River bordered by farmland and expansive grasslands. The community boasts...
- February 9, 2015
Beware: scammers are using the USA.gov
Read moreUSA.gov will never request your personal information Beware: scammers are using the USA.gov name as part of an e-mail phishing scam to collect your personal information on a fake IRS website. Don’t take the bait. USA.gov will never contact you to request your personal information. If your receive an e-mail...
- February 9, 2015
CMS finalizes program changes for Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Benefit Programs for Contract Year 2016 (CMS-4159-F2)
Read moreOn February 6, 2015, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final rule revising regulations for the Medicare Advantage (MA) program (Part C) and prescription drug benefit program (Part D). This final rule implements statutory requirements, improves program efficiencies, strengthens beneficiary protections, clarifies program requirements, improves...
- February 9, 2015
Final deadline to enroll before Open Enrollment ends
Read moreFebruary 15th is the final deadline to enroll before Open Enrollment ends. The Affordable Care Act is an historic opportunity for individuals to increase their access to affordable, quality health care, through a number of private market reforms, and the establishment of the Health Insurance Marketplace. As we head into...
