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- 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...
00 - 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...
- September 8, 2010
Funding for Emergency Medical & Trauma Services Education and Training
Read moreAPPLY TODAY! CREATE is a grant program designed to assist private and pulic organizations in improving and expanding emergency medical and trauma systems in Colorado. Eligible applicants must have as their purpose the provision of emergency medical and trauma services in Colorado to be eligible. Visit us online: www.coruralhealth.org/programs/create
- September 8, 2010
Rural Healthcare in Colorado to See Improvements
Read moreAn exerpt from the Public News Service-CO Photo courtesy of MountainFamily Health Center Under the new federal health care reform plan, medical services are expected to become more patient-friendly for the more than 700,000 Coloradans who live in rural areas. Among its provisions: the plan will pay an increased...
- September 7, 2010
NY Times Editorial: Who Should Provide Anesthesia Care?
Read moreIs this perfect timing or what!? The New York Times featured an editorial yesterday discussing the Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) supervision opt-out issue (see my Sept. 2nd post for more information). The editorial highlights two reports that have concluded patient safety and quality has not been compromised in...
