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- May 15, 2014
Medicare Part A News- Jurisdiction H for May 9th, 2014
Read moreThe following information is provided by Novitas Solutions. Medicare News Medical Policy UpdatesThe following JH MAC Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) have been revised: Category III Codes (L32691) Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery (L32763) Flow Cytometry (L32730) Intravenous Immune Globulin (IVIG) (L32712) Pulmonary Function Testing (L32762) MLN Connects Provider eNews for...
00 - May 14, 2014
CEO Update: Spring is a Time for Change
Read moreSpring brings changes in the weather from snow to rain and warm sunny days. Or in Colorado… spring brings sun, wind, rain, and continued snow. In fact all four seasons can occur within 24 hours. In the spirit of the season, we’re springing our 2013 annual report, which is...
- May 14, 2014
Member of the Month: Delta County Memorial Hospital
Read moreRELEASE DATE: May 15, 2014Contact: Bridgette Olson, Outreach Program Manager303-832-7493 or bo@coruralhealth.org Delta County Memorial Hospital Recognized as Colorado Rural Health Center’s Featured Member of the Month Denver, CO— The Colorado Rural Health Center (CRHC) is proud to recognize Delta County Memorial Hospital as its featured member of...
- May 14, 2014
Save the Date for Safety Net Clinic Week 2014!
Read moreSave the date for Safety Net Clinic Week 2014! SNCW 2014 will be celebrated August 18th through the 22nd. It is a week dedicated to raising awareness of all the various types of clinics with a commitment to serving patients who might otherwise have difficulty getting medical care. Why...
- May 14, 2014
What Will Happen As Networks Continue to Narrow?
Read moreIn the midst of all the turmoil in healthcare these days, one thing is becoming clear: No matter what kind of health plan consumers choose, they will find fewer doctors and hospitals in their network — or pay much more for the privilege of going to any provider they...
- May 14, 2014
Division of Insurance to Seek Shift on Geographic Rating Areas for 2015
Read morePress Release from Colorado Division of Insurance (May 9, 2014) The Colorado Division of Insurance (DOI) today announced it will ask the federal government for approval to change Colorado’s geographic rating areas for health insurance for 2015. Geographic rating areas are geographical units made up of metropolitan statistical areas...
- May 14, 2014
Survey Says – Healthcare Executives Don’t Trust Payers
Read moreA survey designed to measure the level of trust that hospital executives have in health insurance companies finds several factors that contribute to low scores, including the length of time it takes for claims to be paid, and the rates hospitals and physicians are paid. Payers scored poorly on...
- May 14, 2014
New Telemedicine Policy Draws Opposition
Read moreNew guidelines issued by the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) could have a chilling effect on the growth of telemedicine – especially in rural areas and among low-income patients, say some patient advocates, healthcare providers and healthcare companies. But the Federation says the updated guidance will safeguard patients’...
- May 14, 2014
Credentialing Network Webinar Series
Read moreYou are invited to participate in the Colorado Rural Credentialing Network Webinar series. These quarterly webinars will be interactive and informative, providing insight on credentialing needs. The dates for these webinars are listed below: May 21st, 2014 11:00am-12:00amJuly 24th, 2014 11:00am- 12:00amSeptember 24th, 2014 11:00am-12:00amNovember 19th, 2014 11:00am-12:00am The...
- May 14, 2014
Faculty Loan Repayment Program
Read moreThe 2014 Faculty Loan Repayment Program application cycle is now open. All completed applications must be submitted by June 26, 2014 at 7:30 pm ET to be considered for an award. Please refer to the Application and Program Guidance for all of the program requirements. The Faculty Loan Repayment...
