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  • Medicare Part A News-Jurisdiction H for May 28th, 2014

    By on May 29, 2014

    The 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...

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  • On-Site Swing Bed Training for CAHs

    By on May 29, 2014

    The 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,...

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  • CDC Resources for Preventing Infections in Cancer Patients

    By on May 29, 2014

    It 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,...

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  • The National Health Service Corps (NHSC) is Now Accepting Applications for Healthcare Sites

    By on May 29, 2014

    The 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...

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  • Clinical Challenges in Opioid Prescribing

    By on May 29, 2014

    Clinical 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

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  • Webinar: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

    By on May 22, 2014

    The 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,...

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  • On-Site Swing Bed Training for CAHs

    By on May 22, 2014

    The 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...

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  • Data and Excel Training for Quality Improvement

    By on May 22, 2014

    Challenged by creating charts for your quality measurement and improvement activities? Want to learn how to make data and charts more useful? CRHC has services that can help you learn how to unlock the potential of your quality improvement activities through data.  For information about this or other quality...

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  • National EMS Week!

    By on May 22, 2014

    CREATE Celebrates National EMS Week with a special THANK YOU to all our Colorado EMS providers. In recognition for all you do for the community you serve and your dedication and compassion for your work. THANK YOU! You are all appreciated more than you can ever know!

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  • Portal for CHW and PNs

    By on May 22, 2014

    The Colorado Community Health Worker (CHW) and Patient Navigator (PN) Collaborative have partnered with United Way 2-1-1 to create a portal to link CHW and PNs throughout Colorado. This portal will interface with 2-1-1 to access the over 13,000 resources they currently have in place, in addition to specific...

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