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- September 29, 2010
Legal challenge issued in response to Governor Ritter’s CRNA opt-out
Read moreThe Denver Post featured an article today about the Colorado Society of Anesthesiologists and the Colorado Medical Society filing a suit in Denver District Court on Tuesday, September 28 to block Governor Ritter’s decision to opt-out of the certified registered nurse anesthetist Medicare supervision requirement in rural and Critical...
00 - September 29, 2010
Colorado awarded over $6.7 million to strengthen healthcare workforce
Read moreCongratulations to the Colorado recipients of recently-announced HHS grant awards to expand and support the state’s healthcare workforce. Below is a listing of Colorado grantees, programs, and amounts awarded. Expansion of Physician Assistant Training Program University of Colorado Denver – Aurora: $855,360 State of Colorado for Red Rocks Community...
- September 29, 2010
Recruitment Video by Colorado Family Medicine Residencies
Read moreColorado Family Medicine Residencies created this fantastic (and funny) recruitment tool…check it out!
- September 27, 2010
Governor Ritter Signs Opt-Out for CRNA Supervision
Read moreToday Governor Ritter took an important step in preserving and improving access to quality, safe, and affordable healthcare services in Colorado by opting-out of the certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA) Medicare supervision requirement in rural and Critical Access Hospitals. Read the Governor’s press release. CRHC has long supported the...
- September 27, 2010
Getting Started…
Read moreHello from CRHC’s new Policy Analyst! A big thanks goes to Terri Hurst for her expert guidance and leadership in this role and I wish her well in her new position. A little bit about myself…I came to CRHC in May as a recruitment coordinator with Colorado Provider Recruitment,...
- September 24, 2010
Colorado Receives $1.05 Million for Workforce Development
Read moreColorado has recently been awarded $1.05 million from HHS for Workforce Development. The University of Colorado, Denver, was awared two separate grants totaling $555,432 for equipment purchases and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment received $500,000 for loan repayment. Grant award tables are available by state.
- September 23, 2010
Cut Services. Raise Taxes. You Decide.
Read moreBackseat Budgeter® is a simulation tool that enables you to experience for yourself what it is like to manage a public budget. Elected officials ultimately are in charge, but with Backseat Budgeter you can see the effects of your decisions, gain a better understanding of the challenges officials face,...
- September 23, 2010
Are Rural Health Clinics Part of the Rural Safety Net?
Read moreA report that highlights the importance of Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) to the healthcare safety net was just released today. Published by the Maine Rural Health Research Center, this policy breif entitled, Are Rural Health Clinics Part of the Rural Safety Net? highlights the importance of RHCs in providing...
- September 21, 2010
Diving Deep into Meaningful Use Webinar This Thursday!
Read moreJoin us for the next Consortium webinar this Thursday, September 23rd from 12-1:15 pm MT where we will build upon our August webinar where we highlighted high level meaningful use criteria and dive deeper into the rules. Learning objectives include: Reviewing the menu set criteria specific to hospitals and...
- September 20, 2010
September Revenue Forecast
Read moreThe September Revenue Forecast was released today by both the Office of State Planning & Budgeting and the Colorado Legislative Council Staff. While the numbers vary slightly in both of the forecasts, one thing is certain…….Colorado state services will continue to experience cuts as the state is facing a...
