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- November 20, 2013
Latest Issue of HCIP’s ACA Implementation News
Read moreThe latest issue of the Department of Health Care Policy and Financing’s ACA Implementation News is now available online here. Please feel free to forward this along to your colleagues that may find the content of interest. If you would to sign up to receive ACA Implementation News or...
00 - November 20, 2013
Novitas System Change Update
Read moreUpdated: 11/18/2013 As a result of recent system changes at Novitas, customers may experience the following temporary operational difficulties: Issue Cause/Resolution Status/Date Resolved What Can You Do? Website Search Capability Has Not Been Functioning We are experiencing various issues related to website search and filter capabilities to include: Category...
- November 19, 2013
Thanksgiving Holiday Customer Service Units and EDI Availability
Read moreThanksgiving Holiday Customer Service Units and EDI Availability Novitas Solutions, Inc. will be observing the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday, November 28, 2013, and Friday, November 29, 2013. Their business doors will be closed and the Customer Service Units will not be available.
- November 19, 2013
Understanding Medicare CEU Webinar
Read moreThe CMS National Training Program is pleased to announce the next Understanding Medicare CEU webinar will be held on December 3 and 4, 2013, from 1-3 pm ET. This webinar is designed for people who are new to Medicare, and for people wanting a refresher. It will provide current,...
- November 18, 2013
NFQ Call for Nominations to Behavioral Health Standing Committee
Read moreThe National Quality Forum (NQF) has a new project named “Behavioral Health Endorsement Maintenance.” This multi-phase project seeks to endorse measures for improving the delivery of behavioral health services, achieving better behavioral health outcomes, and improving the behavioral health of the population, especially those with mental illness and substance...
- November 15, 2013
Are Your Patient Safety Efforts Making a Difference?
Read moreInstitute for Healthcare Improvement’s online Web&ACTION: Using the IHI Global Trigger Tool for Measuring Adverse Events begins February 18, 2014. This program can help you learn how to identify patient harm and measure the effectiveness of your team’s safety improvements. The expert faculty for this program includes the developers...
- November 15, 2013
The State Budget Setting Process Has Begun
Read moreBy November 1st of each year, the governor must evaluate the plans, policies and programs of all departments of state government. The priorities are formulated into a financial plan and submitted to the Joint Budget Committee (JBC). After receiving Governor Hickenlooper’s proposal earlier this month, the JBC sat down...
- November 14, 2013
CEO Update: A Season of Thanks
Read moreNovember is the traditional month of thanks and I would like to personally thank all of our members, partners, and supporters! As we get closer to Thanksgivings, I’m reminded of the Charlie Brown’s Thanksgiving show and the lessons we can take from our childhood stories about being grateful. To...
- November 14, 2013
CRHC hires Outreach Coordinator Matt Enquist
Read moreWelcome Matt! Matt works with the Outreach Department assembling grant proposals and writing, editing, designing and otherwise assisting with many of the organization’s publications. A native of Illinois, he graduated from Chicago’s North Park University and worked in the field of non-profit land conservation in Northeastern Illinois after graduation....
- November 14, 2013
10 WARNING SIGNS OF ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE
Read moreKNOW THE 10 WARNING SIGNS OF ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE: EARLY DETECTION MATTERS Unfortunately, most Americans are unaware of the symptoms associated with Alzheimer’s Disease, the most common form of dementia. Specifically, and in addition to memory loss, behavioral changes like decreased judgment, difficulty in completing tasks, and withdrawal from activities...
