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- January 19, 2010
Federal Health Reform Update
Read moreAll eyes are on Massachusettes today as the state is holding a special election to fill Senator Ted Kennedy’s seat. Early polls were showing that the Republican candidate, Scott Brown, was ahead of the Democratic candidate, Martha Coakley. The significance of this election comes down to if the Senate...
00 - January 17, 2010
New Staff: Michelle Mills
Read moreAs Director of Programs, Michelle Mills comes to CRHC with over 18 years of healthcare experience in quality improvement and patient safety. Michelle has worked extensively with hospitals, nursing homes, and physician offices. Through her partnerships both locally and nationally, she has been a catalyst for creating synergy for...
- January 15, 2010
Annual Conference: June 30-July 2, 2010
Read moreWhat: The 19th Annual Colorado Rural Health Conference will provide participants with statewide networking opportunities and a variety of session topics from healthcare reform to recruitment and retention. When & Where: June 30—July 2, 2010 at the Beaver Run Resort, located at 620 Village Rd., Breckenridge, CO 80424. More...
- January 14, 2010
Democrats Hope to Have Health Care Deal by Friday
Read moreCQ TODAY MIDDAY UPDATE – HEALTH Jan. 14, 2010 – 2:04 p.m. Democrats Hope To Have Health Care Deal by Friday Congressional leaders hope to reach a deal on the broad outlines of a final health care bill by Friday, and they are looking to President Obama to sell...
- January 14, 2010
2010 Census Coming to Colorado
Read moreCensus information affects the numbers of seats Colorado occupies in the U.S. House of Representatives, and the U.S. uses census data to advocate for causes, rescue disaster victims, prevent diseases, research markets, locate pools of skilled workers and more. An accurate count of residents can do a lot for...
- January 14, 2010
Workforce Summit Tackles Healthcare Provider Shortage
Read moreThe Colorado Health Professions Workforce Summit was held on October 22, 2009 and brought together 150 healthcare providers, educators, policymakers, and other stakeholders to address the shortage of healthcare providers in Colorado. 2008’s Workforce Summit focused on primary care providers and developing policy recommendations to address the severe shortage,...
- January 13, 2010
CDPHE Emergency Medical Services Grants
Read moreApplication Deadline: February 16, 2010 CDPHE has approximately $6 million in EMS grant funds, thanks to SB09-002, a bill supported by CRHC through the Policy and Legislative Council last session. Funds can be used to support any of the following categories: Ambulance/other vehicle, Communications, Data collection, Equipment, Injury prevention,...
- January 13, 2010
The 2010 Colorado State Legislature Begins!
Read moreToday kicks off the 67th Colorado General Assembly. Our state is facing a budget shortfall of over $1 billion, which is sure to make the next few months an extremely challenging yet interesting session. The fun begins this morning at 10am and you can watch the opening comments &...
- January 12, 2010
Winter AgrAbility Workshops
Read morePlan now to attend a free workshop for farmers and ranchers; their family members with chronic conditions, injuries, or disabilities who want to continue or start farming and ranching; and professionals who work with agricultural individuals and families with disabilities (e.g.: extension agents, rehabilitation counselors, occupational therapists, county health...
- January 12, 2010
CRHC Launches HIT Consortium
Read moreIn January 2010, CRHC launched a new Health Information Technology (HIT) consortium, dubbed Technology for Healthcare Excellence (THE) Consortium. CRHC developed THE Consortium in 2009 to assist rural providers with the complex process of adopting technology. Federal HITECH Stimulus funds are available to providers and facilities who reach meaningful...
