Today’s Denver Post highlights a recent study that shows the need for pediatricians and family practitioners in rural areas. The study found that while the number of pediatricians and family physicians have outpaced increases in the U.S. child population, the distribution of primary care doctors for children is uneven....

The Office of State Planning & Budgeting  and the Colorado Legislative Council Staff released their budget revenue forecasts today. Both forecasts indicate that Colorado’s economy is recovering slowly and neither report indicate much change from the September forecast. Revenues are forecast to increase slightly, providing enough General Fund revenue...

CRHC, a Colorado Regional Extension Center (CO-REC) partner, is pleased to announce the unveiling of CO-REC’s first approved EHR vendor list. Colorado clinics confused about which electronic health record (EHR) system to buy can turn to their specific REC provider and CO-REC, which announced today its first list of...

Join rural healthcare providers and advocates in Washington DC at NRHA’s Rural Health Policy Institute from January 24-26. Meet Colorado’s Congressional members and learn about important federal issues that will impact rural health. Discount registration ends on December 27. Learn more and register online.

President Obama signed legislation that delays for one year a cut in Medicare payments to physicians that was scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2011. Advocates and lawmakers hope to take advantage of the one-year delay to develop a sustainable solution to the Medicare payment formula.

Registration for the Medicare and Medicaid EHR Incentive Program opens on January 3, 2011. CMS is encouraging Eligible Providers/Clinics and Hospitals to register as soon as possible even if an EHR has not yet been implemented. CMS’ Registration and Attestation page also lists other requirements for incentive payments for...

The Governor’s Office has prepared an initial assessment of the work completed and the tasks ahead as Colorado addresses health reform and the Affordable Care Act. Implementing Health Care Reform: A Roadmap for Colorado identifies key issues and opportunities for Colorado and provides information for all Coloradans to better understand the many...