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- 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...
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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...
- May 14, 2014
Federal Registry May 2nd, 2014- Info for FQHCs and RHCs
Read moreThe Federal Register issued on May 2nd, 2014 includes PPS rules for FQHCs and other changes to RHCs. To read the document, click here.
- May 14, 2014
Recent CPR Provider Placements
Read moreColorado provider recruitment has recently placed three providers in rural Colorado. A registered nurse began working at Pioneers Medical Center in Northwest Colorado A FNP will begin working at Mt San Rafael next month A FNP will start at North Fork Medical Clinic in Paonia To find a provider...
- May 14, 2014
Upcoming Workforce Events
Read more5/5: Presentation to University of Colorado Physician Assistant students Aurora, CO 5/6: National Health Service Corps Virtual Job Fair Denver, CO 5/18: Presentation to Regis University Nurse Practitioner students Denver, CO For additional CRHC events, click here.
- May 14, 2014
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, and 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...
- May 14, 2014
Candidate Profile: Elisabeth Dewispelaere, RN
Read moreGrowing up in western New York, Elisabeth is familiar with the beauty that rural communities have to offer and she is now in Colorado to enjoy the mountains, the culture and the sunshine. Over the last year and a half she has worked at Exempla Lutheran Medical Center in...
- May 14, 2014
Workforce Announcement
Read moreThe 2014 National Health Service Corps (NHSC) new site application cycle is still open to those sites that have never been approved as an NHSC site. All completed applications must be submitted by June 16, 2014, at 11:59 pm, ET to be considered for an award. Please refer to...
