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- January 15, 2014
The Challenges of Adopting Health IT for Rural Hospitals
Read moreMichael Archlueta, Director of IT for Mt. San Rafael Hospital in Trinidad was recently quoted in Becker’s Hospital Review. When discussing the challenges of rural health IT adoption, Mr. Archlueta said, “At times, I’ve faced difficulty in regards to having limited resources made available to me. “The challenge has...
00 - January 14, 2014
Opening Day Speeches and State of the State
Read moreOn the first day of the session, Senate President Morgan Carroll and Senate Minority Leader Bill Cadman gave speeches marking opening day, as did Speaker of the House Mark Ferrandino and House Minority Leader Brian DelGrosso. Partisanship, economic development, particularly in rural areas, and unemployment were common topics. On...
- January 14, 2014
NOSORH Webinar: Preparing to Engage with Legislators and Policymakers
Read moreThe National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH) invites you to participate in a webinar: Preparing to Engage with Legislators & Policymakers. The webinar takes places on Wednesday, January 22, 2014 at 12:00 p.m. MST. As the budget discussion in Washington continues and the Colorado legislative session...
- January 14, 2014
Update from the CEO: Opportunities in the New Year
Read moreHappy New Year! With the start of every year we are faced with both opportunities and challenges. The opportunities that lay ahead are highlighting the power of rural and strengthening what we do best, primary care! As you know primary care is highlighted and a central part of the...
- January 14, 2014
Plugging holes in rural health care
Read moreTIERRA AMARILLA – More than 7,500 feet above sea level, and 75 miles from the nearest hospital emergency room, the quiet town of Tierra Amarilla isn’t just isolated. “We’re the frontier,” says Darren DeYapp, executive director of La Clinica del Pueblo de Rio Arriba off U.S. 84. The clinic...
- January 14, 2014
Nurse Corps Loan Repayment Program
Read more2014 application cycle is now open! Applications must be submitted to the Nurse Corps Program Portal by 7:30 pm ET February 27. Application technical assistance conference calls will be held January 30, 2 to 3:30 pm ET and February 13, 8 to 9:30 pm ET. Access information will be...
- January 14, 2014
Institute of Medicine: Creative ideas to inspire kid, families and communities to make healthier choices when they eat
Read moreVictor’s Garden Eating healthy and being active have benefits for all of us, no matter how old we are or where we live. Victor’s Garden is designed to help parents and other adults talk with children about how they can make healthier choices when they eat and how they...
- January 14, 2014
Health Care Delivery, Information Exchange and the Future of Electronic Quality Measurement
Read moreIndustry Talks about Health Care Delivery, Information Exchange and the Future of Electronic Quality Measurement By Robert Tagalicod, Director, Office of E-Health Standards and Services We were excited to see a full room and hear robust discussions at CMS headquarters in Baltimore during our eHealth Summit on December 6....
- January 14, 2014
February 11, 2014 Part A/B “IHS Ask the Contractor Teleconference”
Read moreUpcoming EventsJH Part A/B Teleconference Handout: “Indian Health Services (IHS) Ask-the-Contractor Teleconference” – February 11, 2014 (1:00pm-2:30pm CT) Join us for our “Indian Health Services (IHS) Ask-the-Contractor Teleconference” on February 11, 2014 (1:00pm-2:30pm CT). During this teleconference, we will discuss the most current Medicare changes and allow you to interact...
- January 14, 2014
Novitas Updates
Read moreCustomer Contact Center – No Training January 24, 2014 The Customer Service Units will not close for training on January 24, 2014. The lines will remain open until 5:00 PM CT. 1-855-252-8782 Holding claims with 2014 dates of service Medicare administrative contractors will be holding some claims containing 2014...
