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- July 17, 2014
Medicare Part A News-Jurisdiction H for July 14th, 2014
Read moreThe following information is provided by Novitas Solutions. Medicare News Part A Teleconference Handout: “Two Midnight Rule Probe and Educate” July 15, 2014 (2:00pm-3:00pm ET/1:00pm-2:00pm CT) Handout materials are now available for our teleconference “Two Midnight Rule Probe and Educate” on July 15, 2014 (2:00pm-3:00pm ET/1:00pm-2:00pm CT). We will...
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CMS Launches Restructured Quality Improvement Program
Read moreAs you may know, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is restructuring the Quality Improvement Organization (QIO) Program, effective August 1, 2014. The QIO Program is an integral part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ national quality strategy for providing better care, better health...
- July 17, 2014
340B Recertification Webinar
Read moreWe invite you to join a special interactive webinar on 340B hospital recertification on Thursday, July 31 from 11:00 AM-12:15 PM (Eastern). This event will cover the upcoming annual recertification of 340B hospitals by HRSA. As you may know, this process is scheduled to begin on August 6 and...
- July 17, 2014
Medicare Part A and B News-Jurisdiction H for July 15th, 2014
Read moreThe following information is provided by Novitas Solutions. Medicare News Novitas Medicare Learning Center Went Live July 9! Have you created an account to access and use the Novitas Medicare Learning Center? If not, what are you waiting for? Registration is easy. Simply click on the registration link and...
- July 17, 2014
Medicare Part A and B News-Jurisdiction H for July 15th, 2014
Read moreThe following information is provided by Novitas Solutions. Medicare News Isolated Ultrafiltration CodingRecently, Novitas reviewed services reporting Isolated Ultrafiltration for Management of Fluid Overload in Cardiac Disease. Following the review, it was determined that HCPCS code 90999, Unlisted Dialysis Procedure, Inpatient or Outpatient is the most accurate HCPCS code...
- July 15, 2014
CEO Update: Get ready for Safety Net Clinic Week!
Read moreJuly brings a realization that half of the year is gone, but also allows us to highlight one of CRHC’s most important events – Safety Net Clinic Week. We’ll be celebrating the uniqueness and undeniable necessity of Rural Health Clinics (RHC), while also highlighting the challenges that require attention....
- July 15, 2014
2014-2015 Rural Health Clinics Emergency Preparedness Funding
Read moreDue to funding limitations there are only 30 spots available for RHCs to participate and receive reimbursement for Emergency Preparedness activities. In order to be eligible to receive funding, you will need to email Greg Jones (greg.jones@state.co.us) with your clinic’s intention to participate before Tuesday, August 5, 2014 close...
- July 10, 2014
Colorado MCH wants to hear from you
Read moreEvery five years the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Program is required to conduct a statewide needs assessment of the health and well-being of Colorado’s women, children and youth, including those with special health care needs, and their families. The purpose of...
- July 10, 2014
Google Glass and WallDoc Among Top Attention Getters at ATA Trade Show
Read moreThe American Telemedicine Association’s annual trade show is touted as “the world’s largest” for telemedicine, telehealth and mhealth products and services. For Janet Major, it’s like a trip to Disneyland. “There’s just always a lot of really cool stuff: new trends, the latest and the greatest, last year’s latest...
- July 10, 2014
At A Glance- June 2014
Read moreThe Department of Health Care Policy and Financing publication provides information on major initiatives including policy changes and program updates. Read the publication here.
