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- January 15, 2014
CAH Method II Overpayments Related to Annual Wellness Visit
Read moreIn July 2013, Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) began to recover overpayments on Annual Wellness Visit (AWV) claims with dates of service on and after January 1, 2011 that were processed by Medicare on and after April 4, 2011 through March 31, 2013 (see MLN Matters® Article # 8153). It...
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Financial Challenges Top Concern for Community Hospital Leaders
Read moreFor the tenth straight year, “financial challenges” have been listed as the number one concern of healthcare executives, according to an annual survey from the American College of Healthcare Executives. The second concern was healthcare reform implementation, followed by government mandates and patient safety and quality (both which ranked...
- 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...
- 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....
