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- June 19, 2014
Free Webinar: Game Changer-High Deductible Health Plans
Read moreJoin us on July 1 at 2:00 PM EST for a FREE webinar: Game changer: High-Deductible Health Plans featuring Jim Larson from MedPractice Solutions, LLC. One-third of U.S. workers now have high-deductible insurance plans—and most of the new insurance plans being sold on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) insurance...
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LVH and MDH Notice Released
Read moreCMS has released information about the implementation of the Medicare Dependent Hospital (MDH) and Low Volume Hospital (LVH) extensions approved by Congress earlier this year. The notice outlines dates and requirements for continuing qualification for payment and the certification requirements for both programs. Importantly, Low-Volume facilities must provide mileage...
- June 19, 2014
Women’s Wellness Connection: Request for Applications
Read moreThe Women’s Wellness Connection (WWC) has released a Request for Applications (RFA) to fund additional organizations to provide breast and cervical cancer screening and diagnostic services to low-income, uninsured women in Colorado. Existing WWC agencies do not need to apply. Priority will be given to the following organizations: ·...
- June 19, 2014
ICD-10 Documentation and Coding Concepts Webcast: Obstetrics and Gynecology
Read moreThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) invites you to view a newly released webcast on ICD-10 documentation and coding concepts for obstetrics and gynecology. To view the webcast please visit cms.gov/ICD10 for a link to “Road to 10,” then click on the “Webcast” tab located in the...
- June 16, 2014
CEO Update: In Service of Rural
Read moreI do believe summer has arrived, and with that, many will head off on adventures to celebrate. I just arrived back from my summer vacation where I had the opportunity to witness some of the most amazing wildlife I’ve ever seen. As I reflect upon the beauty that exists...
- June 16, 2014
All Twenty Nine Colorado Critical Access Hospitals Join Colorado Rural Health Center Membership
Read moreRELEASE DATE: June 16, 2014Contact: Bridgette Olson, Outreach Program Manager303-832-7493 or bo@coruralhealth.org The Colorado Rural Health Center is proud to welcome Aspen Valley Hospital District as the newest rural health facility member and this month’s featured member. Denver, CO— Aspen Valley Hospital (AVH) this month became the newest member...
- June 13, 2014
2014 ICD-10 Training Bootcamps
Read moreICD-10 Coding Training for Rural Healthcare Facilities $179.00CRHC Members and SHIP Hospitals eligible for discounts July 14-15, 2014La Quinta Inn & SuitesTrinidad, CO 81082 July 21-22, 2014Colorado Plains Medical Center Fort Morgan, CO Registration for upcoming trainings will open soon. If you’d like to be notified when registration opens...
- June 12, 2014
Medicare Part B News-Jurisdiction H for June 11th, 2014
Read moreThe following information is provided by Novitas Solutions. Medicare News New Medicare Insights Weekly Podcasts Now Available In this week’s Medicare Insights Weekly podcast, we highlight the proper use of modifier 59. We also include time sensitive information about our electronic data interchange forms, mailing addresses and invite you...
- June 12, 2014
Medicare Part A News-Jurisdiction H for June 11th, 2014
Read moreThe following information is provided by Novitas Solutions. Medicare News New dates and locations are now available for upcoming 2014 Medicare Symposiums! July 23, 2014 – Little Rock, ARAugust 26, 2014 – Frisco, TX Please take a moment to review the updated 2014 Medicare Symposium brochure and register for...
- June 12, 2014
Medicare Part B News-Jurisdiction H for June 9th, 2014
Read moreThe following information is provided by Novitas Solutions. Medicare News Customer Contact Center SurveyYour feedback is important to us. Please take a moment to complete the Customer Contact Center Survey so we can better assist you. May 2014 Medicare Part A NewsletterThe May 2014 Medicare Part A Newsletter is...
