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- July 29, 2010
The Colorado Trust Partners to Strengthen Colorado’s Healthcare Workforce
Read moreThis video by The Colorado Trust describes how the Colorado Health Professions Workforce Policy Collaborative, which is administered by CRHC and funded by The Colorado Trust, is working to create policy solutions to the healthcare workforce shortage Colorado is facing. The Collaborative has brought together policymakers, healthcare providers, educators, and other...
00 - July 28, 2010
Local impact of health reform uncertain
Read moreAn exerpt from the Fort Morgan Times, by Dan Barker Just how the new Affordable Care Act health care reform will impact Colorado, Morgan County and the eastern plains is not certain yet. Analysts are still trying to figure it all out, said Terri Hurst of the Colorado Rural...
- July 26, 2010
Challenges for Improving Health Care Access in Rural America
Read moreRural Health Research and Policy Centers, funded by the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy, recently released a compendium entitled Challenges for Improving Health Care Access in Rural America. This compendium is a great tool to continue discussions surrounding healthcare reform and the challenges faced in rural communities as...
- July 26, 2010
Understanding the Numbers – Meaningful Use Final Rule
Read moreThe recent release of the Final Rule on Medicaid and Medicare Incentive Programs for Electronic Health Records includes the Stage 1 meaningful use criteria that eligible professionals (EP), such as Physicians, Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants, and eligible hospitals (EH) must achieve to qualify for incentive funding. What hasn’t...
- July 23, 2010
Kit Carson, Colorado Awarded $1 Million Grant
Read moreKit Carson, Colorado – population 250 – will get a housing makeover due to a $1 million grant announced in July by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The funding will support production of sorely needed housing and clean-up in the community’s historic “Main Street” area. The...
- July 23, 2010
Save the date for The Forum 2011!
Read moreThe Forum 2011: Essential Perspectives for Safety Net ProvidersSave the date for next year’s Forum! It will be held April 19-21, 2011 at the Red Lion Hotel in Aurora. More details will be posted as they become available.
- July 22, 2010
CRHC’s 2009 Annual Report
Read moreClick to download (PDF) Check out CRHC’s 2009 Annual Report! It was a busy year of program growth and enhancement for us, and we are excited to share with you what we’ve accomplished and what we’ve got on tap for 2010. Enjoy!
- July 21, 2010
CCHI Seeking Healthcare Stories
Read moreThe Colorado Consumer Health Initiative (CCHI) is seeking stories from rural residents who are having or have had a difficult time finding primary care services in your community. If you or someone you know has had trouble accessing primary care healthcare services and you would like to share your...
- July 21, 2010
Health Insurance Exchange Forums
Read moreAs part of federal health care reform, Colorado has the responsibility for the implementation of a new Health Insurance Exchange. The 2011 general assembly and the next governor will need to make some key decisions about the structure, governance and role of the exchange in Colorado. CCHI, the Colorado...
- July 20, 2010
Vote No on Proposition 101, Amendment 60, and Amendment 61
Read moreAs Colorado gears up for elections this November, the Colorado Rural Health Center has decided to oppose a trio of ballot initiatives that would severely impact Colorado’s fiscal situation: Proposition 101, Amendment 60 and Amendment 61. If you think the past few years have been tough (keep in mind,...
