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- February 15, 2011
Celebrating 20 Years of CRHC: Your Perspectives, Part III
Read moreThese reflections on the past twenty years are part of our ongoing series for 2011 encouraging our members to share their thoughts with us. If you have memories, stories of why you love working rural Colorado, or thoughts on what “rural” means to you, please send them to sm@coruralhealth.org....
00 - February 15, 2011
Governor Hickenlooper Releases Budget Proposal
Read moreToday Governor Hickenlooper submitted his budget proposal for FY 11-12 to the Joint Budget Committee. Read the report and other documents. This proposal now moves to the General Assembly, where the proposal will be debated and may be changed. Several healthcare-related cuts have been proposed, including $13.2 million in...
- February 15, 2011
Repealing the 1099 Provision
Read moreA new Health Policy Brief from Health Affairs and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation describes efforts to repeal the so-called 1099 provision in the Affordable Care Act. The provision was designed to help finance the expansion of health insurance coverage by ensuring that businesses reported and paid tax on...
- February 15, 2011
National Provider Call on Registration for the Medicaid EHR Incentive Program for Eligible Professionals
Read moreFriday, Feb. 181-2:30 p.m. EST, 11-12:30 p.m. MST The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) invites you to a national provider call addressing how eligible professionals can register for the Medicaid EHR Incentive Program. Learn if you are eligible for the Medicaid EHR Incentive Program, how to register,...
- February 14, 2011
- February 14, 2011
Letter from the CEO: Happy Valentine’s Day to Everyone!
Read moreLou Ann Wilroy, CEO You might be surprised to learn how CRHC has been able to play the role of cupid over the years. I need to say this is not in our core mission. It’s really not even close. We’re all about advancing the cause of patients and...
- February 13, 2011
Register now for The Forum 2011
Read moreApril 19-21, 2011; Aurora, CORegister now for The Forum 2011: Essential Perspectives for Safety Net Providers. The Forum provides Rural Health Clinics, safety net providers, and SORHs with an opportunity to access unique and targeted education, training, and networking opportunities. This year’s comprehensive agenda will address high priority areas...
- February 10, 2011
Grant Writing Service from CRHC
Read moreGrants: Research, Opportunities & Writing (GROW)Does your organization need more money? Do you need help writing grants? CRHC has contracted grant writers to help you! These grant writers have over 47 cumulative years of grant writing experience; they have submitted hundreds of grants; their clients have been awarded millions...
- February 10, 2011
Boosting the U.S. Healthcare Workforce
Read moreA new article in Health Affairs by John Iglehart discusses the challenge of addressing the nation’s healthcare workforce shortages, suggesting that any efforts will require federal funding and creative solutions from Congress and the White House.
- February 8, 2011
Architect student donates redesign of Crawford clinic
Read moreThis is an excerpt from an article published in the Delta County Independent. Click here to access the full story. An architect student at the University of Colorado-Boulder has spent the past several months designing a state-of-the-art facility, pro bono, for the Needlerock Family Health Clinic in Crawford. The value...
