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- September 15, 2010
Letter from the CEO: CRHC continues to support the Opt Out
Read moreLou Ann Wilroy, CEO I want to thank the Denver Post for their excellent editorial on September 9, 2010 urging Governor Ritter to allow Colorado to become the 16th state to opt out of the Medicare rule that requires nurse anesthetists to work under the supervision of a physician,...
00 - September 14, 2010
Senate Candidates Speak on RHC Funding during CLUB 20 Debate
Read moreRecently, CRHC staff member Clint Cresawn sat on the panel for the CLUB 20 Senatorial debate. He asked candidates Michael Bennet and Ken Buck a great question about funding for Rural Health Clinics. Watch their debate and hear what the candidates have to say about improving rural healthcare!
- September 14, 2010
RHC Physician Incentives Further Clarified
Read moreIn the HITECH act, primary care providers, including Rural Health Clinics, have two ways to receive funding – through the Medicare incentive payment or the Medicaid incentive payment. To reach the Medicaid incentive payment, RHCs and other practices will need to meet the 30% “Needy” patient threshold which includes...
- September 13, 2010
Rural Immersion Week in Delta County, Colorado
Read moreAn excerpt from the AHEC Health Matters Newsletter A group of fourteen health professions students learned a great deal about work and life in a rural community by participating in the “Rural Immersion Week” program in June. The group consisted of five MD students, 4 nursing students, 2 pharmacy...
- September 13, 2010
Last day to register for the Third Annual Colorado Entrepreneurship Marketplace at the early registration price!
Read moreOctober 15, 2010; Limon, COThe Third Annual Colorado Entrepreneurship MarketPlace is coming to Limon! Register now to save! The This event offers an opportunity for learning and networking among youth and adults interested in starting or growing their own business. Information sessions will include: Technology, Marketing, Financing, Diversity in Agriculture, Business...
- September 12, 2010
HRSA HIT & QUALITY WEBINAR “MEANINGFUL USE IMPLEMENTATION IN THE SAFETY NET” FRI, SEPT 17, 12-1:30pm MT
Read more“Strategies for Implementing Meaningful Use within the Safety Net Community” This is the third HRSA Health IT and Quality technical assistance webinar in the series on Meaningful Use and its impact in the safety net population. This webinar builds on the previous Meaningful Use 101 and Meaningful Use Gap...
- September 12, 2010
Apply now for the Marva Jean Jackson (MJJ) Scholarship!
Read moreCRHC created the Marva Jean Jackson (MJJ) Rural Community Health Scholarships Program to encourage rural facilities and communities to “grow their own” healthcare professionals and, when possible, support local scholarship programs. Studies show that persons from rural communities are more likely to return to rural communities for work. Applications...
- September 10, 2010
Nursing schools, students prepare for healthcare reform’s effects
Read moreAn excerpt from the Rockford Register Star A doctor’s appointment may not feel much like a traditional doctor’s appointment pretty soon. Local health systems will be relying on a broader mix of providers to handle the load of uninsured patients that health care reform will add, particularly primary care...
- September 9, 2010
Denver Post Supports CRNA Opt-Out
Read moreThe Denver Post published an editorial today that supports Colorado opting-out of the CRNA Medicare supervision requirement. My previous two blog posts provide more information on this issue and I encourage you to read them if you are not familiar with this issue. In the meantime, we are anxiously...
- September 9, 2010
Patient Safety Campaign Prepares to Launch
Read moreThe Colorado Medical Society, Citizens for Patient Safety, Colorado Hospital Association, and Rocky Mountain Patient Safety Organization are preparing to launch a new initiative in 2011 called Think About It Colorado. They hope to serve as the catalyst for a statewide dialogue on patient safety. They’ve tapped the expertise...
