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- June 5, 2014
Telehealth Webinar: The Utah Remote Monitoring Project
Read moreImproving Access to Quality Medical CareThe practice and delivery of healthcare is changing, with an emphasis on improving quality, safety, efficiency, & access to care. Telemedicine can help you achieve these goals! The University of Arizona Center for Rural Health & the Southwest Telehealth Resource Center invite you to...
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Webinar: Alcohol Screening to Improve Health in Rural Colorado
Read moreAlmost 38 million Americans drink too much and most are not alcoholics. This webinar, presented by the SBIRT Colorado initiative, will present the essential steps of alcohol screening and brief advice for clinics and hospitals – an evidence based practice to improve health and make communities safer. To register...
- May 29, 2014
Medicare Part B News- Jurisdiction H for May 28th, 2014
Read moreThe following information is provided by Novitas Solutions.Join us for our webinar “Interactive Voice Response (IVR) Unit” May 30, 2014 (1:00pm-2:00pm CT)We will help you understand why and how to use the Interactive Voice Response Unit (IVR), how to get the most from the IVR by learning all the...
- May 29, 2014
Medicare Part A News-Jurisdiction H for May 28th, 2014
Read moreThe following information is provided by Novitas Solutions. Medicare News Part A Two Midnight Probe and Educate Teleconferences Registration for the Two Midnight Probe and Educate Teleconferences has been re-opened! June 20, 2014 (3:00pm-4:00pm ET, 2:00pm-3:00pm CT) June 26, 2014 (10:30am-11:30am ET, 9:30am-10:30am CT) Handout materials for these teleconferences...
- May 29, 2014
On-Site Swing Bed Training for CAHs
Read moreThe Swing Bed program allows a CAH to use their beds interchangeably for either acute care or post-acute care. A Swing Bed is a change in reimbursement status. The patient swings from receiving acute care services and reimbursement to receiving skilled nursing (SNF) services and reimbursement. In some circumstances,...
- May 29, 2014
CDC Resources for Preventing Infections in Cancer Patients
Read moreIt is estimated that each year 60,000 cancer patients are hospitalized for chemotherapy-related infections. Because an infection in people with cancer is an emergency, CDC has a comprehensive infection prevention program for healthcare providers, patients and their caregivers. The program, Preventing Infections in Cancer Patients, provides information, action steps,...
- May 29, 2014
The National Health Service Corps (NHSC) is Now Accepting Applications for Healthcare Sites
Read moreThe National Health Service Corps (NHSC) is currently accepting applications from healthcare sites to become NHSC-approved until June 16, 11:59 PM ET. NHSC-approved sites are healthcare facilities that provide comprehensive primary (medical, dental, and behavioral) healthcare services to populations residing in Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs). In fiscal year...
- May 29, 2014
Clinical Challenges in Opioid Prescribing
Read moreClinical Challenges in Opioid Prescribing: Balancing Safety & Efficacy Friday, July 11, 2014 8:30 a.m. – 4:45 p.m. The Cable Center, 2000 Buchtel Blvd., Denver, CO $50 registration fee includes breakfast, lunch, parking, 2 COPIC points, and continuing education credits For more information and to register visit: www.peerassistanceservices.org/events
- May 22, 2014
Webinar: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Read moreThe Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), the Million Hearts® initiative, and the American College of Cardiology (ACC) invite you to join a special Webinar on Tuesday, June 17, from 1:00–2:00 p.m. EDT, to discuss research findings on stroke prevention for patients with cardiovascular disease (CVD). Pending accreditation,...
- May 22, 2014
On-Site Swing Bed Training for CAHs
Read moreThe Swing Bed program allows a CAH to use their beds for either acute care or post-acute care. CRHC’s experts will walk you and your staff through the ins and outs of swing bed use and give you what you need to help your CAH succeed. Please contact Caleb...
