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- April 15, 2014
2014 NHSC New Site Application Cycle Now Open
Read moreThe 2014 NHSC New Site Application cycle is now 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 the NHSC’s Site Reference...
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AHA, others sue HHS over two midnight rule
Read moreYesterday, the American Hospital Association and several other health care groups and individual hospitals filed two suits against the Department of Health and Human Services over the long-term legality of the two midnight rule. Among other items, the suits allege that the rule is arbitrary, places undue burdens on...
- April 15, 2014
Novitas Self-Service Tools
Read moreDid you know Novitas has many interactive apps to help answer your questions? We created these helpful tools to give you access to information you need, when you need it, without having to pick up the phone. Here are some of the great tools we offer to our providers:...
- April 15, 2014
RWJFs Flip The Clinic- Changing the Culture of Healthcare
Read moreRWJF’s Flip The Clinic wants to take the frustration out of the standard doctor visit The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation is hoping that many “small flips” can build to a big flip and change the culture of healthcare. Its latest project – Flip the Clinic – launches today and...
- April 15, 2014
Infographic: State-by-State Variation in Early Elective Delivery Rates
Read moreA new Commonwealth Fund infographic highlights data from WhyNotTheBest.org to illustrate the wide variation in rates of early elective deliveries across the U.S. In a few states, there are no early induced deliveries, while in others one of three babies is born before 39 weeks. Babies born too early...
- April 15, 2014
Identifying Meaningful Outcome Measures for the Intensive Care Unit
Read moreAs part of a Commonwealth Fund–supported study, researchers surveyed nearly 200 physicians about their views on nine outcome measures proposed for evaluating the quality and safety of care provided in hospital intensive care units (ICUs). The results, which appear in the American Journal of Medical Quality, show consensus on...
- April 15, 2014
CMS proposes adoption of updated Life Safety Code
Read moreOverview: The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) today announced a proposed rule on the adoption of updated life safety code (LSC) that CMS would use in its ongoing work to ensure the health and safety of all patients, family and staff in every provider and supplier setting....
- April 14, 2014
The CEO Update: Inspired
Read moreThank you to the 211 individuals that attended the 14th Annual Forum last week, which marked the highest conference attendance in the event’s history. A special statement of gratitude is especially deserved for our sponsors Kaiser Permanente, Rocky Mountain Health Plans, Caring for Colorado Foundation, The Colorado Trust, COPIC,...
- April 14, 2014
Gunnison Valley Health Recognized by the Colorado Rural Health Center for Outstanding Membership Engagement
Read moreDenver, CO—Gunnison Valley Health is a community owned health system serving Gunnison County and its surrounding area. Located in the center of the state, approximately 200 hundred miles from Denver at an elevation of 7,700 feet, Gunnison’s economy is primarily tourism, ranching and education. The city and county of...
- April 14, 2014
National Health Service Corps (NHSC) site approval application cycle is now OPEN!
Read moreNHSC approved sites must be located in a Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA), serve patients on public insurance and provide a sliding fee scale based on the federal poverty guidelines to uninsured patients. For more information on eligibility requirements, click here. The application cycle will be open from April...
