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- 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...
00 - 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,...
- July 20, 2010
Safety Net Clinic Week: Aug. 30th – Sept. 3rd
Read moreIn efforts to raise awareness of Colorado’s healthcare safety net providers and clinics, ClinicNET in partnership with the Colorado Rural Health Center (CRHC), is declaring August 30th – September 3rd as Safety Net Clinic Week. The week will be devoted to educating the public and policy makers about Community...
- July 20, 2010
Doctors for America Health Reform Conference Call with Mary Wakefield
Read moreOn Tuesday, July 27th, Doctors for America will be holding a conference call with Mary Wakefield, HRSA Administrator, to discuss health reform implementation. HRSA plays a large role in healthcare workforce programs and rural healthcare services. Participants on the call are encouraged to submit questions about healthcare provisions and...
- July 20, 2010
REC Services Now Available – Sign up Today!
Read moreThe Colorado Rural Health Center (CRHC), in partnership with ClinicNET, is now available to provide clinics with Colorado Regional Extension Center (CO-REC) services to help you assess, implement and adopt certified Electronic Health Records (EHR). These REC services are intended to help you achieve meaningful use, which for many...
- July 20, 2010
ONC Webinar on Final Rules: July 22
Read moreONC is hosting a Webinar Thursday: Certification and Medicare and Medicaid EHR Incentive Programs: Final Rules How will they impact you? The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) together with The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) invite you to join us for an...
