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- February 4, 2014
QHi Back to Basics 02.26.14
Read moreThe following event has been added to PiHQ: Partners in Healthcare Quality: Event: QHi Back to Basics 022614 Location: Webinar/Conference Call Starts At: Feb. 26, 2014 2:00 PM Central Time Ends At: Feb. 26, 2014 3:00 PM Information: All QHi participants are invited to join our next QHi...
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- February 3, 2014
Delayed implementation of the 2 midnight Benchmark Policy
Read moreCMS announced that it would delay its full implementation of the 2 midnight Benchmark policy from March 31, 2014 to September 30, 2014. CMS will continue its partial-enforcement but it means during this period Recovery Auditors and other Medicare review contractors will not conduct post-payment patient status reviews of...
- February 3, 2014
Hospital Inpatient Admission Order and Certifications
Read moreCMS issued further guidance yesterday on Hospital Inpatient Admission Order and Certifications. Particularly, CMS clarified certain aspects of the 96 Hour certification requirement for Critical Access Hospitals (CAH). Of particular interest, CMS stated in this guidance: If a physician certifies in good faith that an individual may reasonably be...
- February 3, 2014
CMS Open Door Forum
Read moreAs a reminder, CMS is hosting a follow-up Open Door Forum (ODF) call on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2014 at 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm ET. This will be a follow-up call to allow hospitals, practitioners and others to ask questions on the physician order and physician certification, 2 midnight...
- January 31, 2014
Building the Future: Financing for Colorado Health Centers and Clinics
Read moreWebinar Monday, February 24, 2014. 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. MST Join us for a webinar hosted by the Colorado Community Health Network (CCHN) and Capital Link that highlights the fundamentals and best practices for nonprofits considering seeking financing, including information about the resources available to health centers...
- January 31, 2014
At a Glance January 2014
Read moreThis monthly publication provides updates on Department of Health Care Policy and Financing initiatives including policy changes and program updates. Please feel free to share it with your colleagues, and contact staff designated in the publication if you need further information. For Article click here:
- January 30, 2014
Elevating the Conversation: Critical Skills Training in Suicide……
Read moreA State-of-the-Art skills training in Suicide Risk Assessment, Management and Support. With Dr. Thomas Joiner. February 21, 2014, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.University of Denver For more information click here: or to register go to www.carsonjspencer.org
- January 29, 2014
Rural Providers Come Together to Test Out ACO
Read moreNine rural communities have joined forces to qualify the National Rural ACO (NRACO) for the Medicare Shared Savings Program. The NRACO includes a diverse cross-section of healthcare providers across the country, including Rural and Critical Access Hospitals, Rural Health Clinics, Federally Qualified Health Centers, and independent physician practices. Accountable...
- January 29, 2014
New ACA Communications Webinar Online Now
Read moreThe Department of Health Care Policy and Financing, Division of Insurance and Connect for Health Colorado have released a new joint communications webinar. The webinar discusses how community partners can assist in reaching the uninsured and begin to educate consumers on how to use their coverage. The webinar also...
