tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-62032016868415461432024-03-12T21:26:52.104-06:00Weekly UpdateWeekly updates for Colorado's Critical Access Hospitals and Rural Health ClinicsCourtnay Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05876902238309929124noreply@blogger.comBlogger2780125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203201686841546143.post-37974090901056724062015-08-27T12:04:00.002-06:002015-08-27T12:04:09.954-06:00**Imporant Weekly Update Announcement**In an effort to better serve our members and readers, CRHC would like to announce a restructuring of how information is disseminated. This will be the final week you will receive a copy of the “Weekly Update.” Instead, the information that you would normally receive in the “Weekly Update” will be presented in the “Special Delivery” emails, a monthly newsletter distributed around the 15th of Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15688863433836227266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203201686841546143.post-23191562060685580062015-08-27T12:03:00.003-06:002015-08-27T12:03:29.616-06:00Upcoming QHi Education SessionsQHi began in Kansas in 2004 to provide small rural hospitals a web-based enterprise-wide benchmarking tool. Since then QHi has grown into a multi-state project supporting over 300 hospitals and 83 rural health clinics in 15 states. QHi continues to adapt to remain relevant in the ever-changing realm of health care, providing trend reports and comparative analytics in the areas of clinical qualityAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15688863433836227266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203201686841546143.post-29300320867298874302015-08-27T12:02:00.003-06:002015-08-27T12:02:37.073-06:00Behavioral Health and Primary Care Integration for LatinosBEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND PRIMARY CARE
INTEGRATION FOR LATINOS:
ASSESSMENT, TREATMENT, AND RECOVERY
Wednesday, September 16, 2015
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Salt Lake City, Utah
Red Lion Hotel
Attendees should
include medical
and behavioral
healthcare
providers serving
Hispanic and
Latino
populations
There is NO REGISTRATION FEE to attend this event. Please register early to ensure your spot!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15688863433836227266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203201686841546143.post-19689529819179831412015-08-27T11:59:00.004-06:002015-08-27T11:59:55.810-06:00Weekly CREATE BulletinWhat are they thinking?
The CREATE Expert Review Committee (ERC) reviews all submitted applications. Do you ever wonder what they are thinking? When you are writing your application, do you ever wish you had psychic abilities so you knew what the ERC members would think of your grant or so you knew the winning lotto numbers? Well, we may not be able to give you psychic abilities, but we can Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15688863433836227266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203201686841546143.post-31047682551270543632015-08-20T11:45:00.001-06:002015-08-20T11:45:32.451-06:00Next iCARE WebinarThe next monthly webinar for participants in the iCARE grant will take place on August 25th from 11-12. To register click here. Contact Caleb Siem at cs@coruralhealth.org with any questions.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15688863433836227266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203201686841546143.post-51124883270076627592015-08-20T11:42:00.003-06:002015-08-20T11:42:40.677-06:00MLN Connects Provider eNews- August 20th, 2015Can't view the image? Read the eNews!View this edition as a PDF In This Edition:Countdown to ICD-10
MLN Connects National Provider Call: Countdown to ICD-10 — Last Chance to Register
Use of Unspecified Codes in ICD-10-CM
List of Valid ICD-10-CM Codes
ICD-10 Clinical Concepts Guides for Specialties
MLN Connects® National Provider Calls and Events
National Partnership to Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15688863433836227266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203201686841546143.post-10266149345948070272015-08-20T11:40:00.001-06:002015-08-20T11:40:24.017-06:00COPrevent: Pregnancy Related Depression SurveyPregnancy related depression (PRD) is the number one complication of pregnancy, affecting 1 in 7 women. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) is conducting research to test PRD understanding and messaging across the state. This information will assist CDPHE and partners in future health awareness campaigns with the goal of increasing general awareness about PRD among Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15688863433836227266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203201686841546143.post-76561631467215647402015-08-20T11:39:00.000-06:002015-08-20T11:39:00.998-06:00Get the Facts About ICD-10The ICD-10 transition is only 50 days away. Get ready now! To help, CMS is releasing an infographic today with facts about ICD-10 coding, reimbursement, testing, and resources.
Keep Up to Date on ICD-10 Visit the CMS ICD-10 website and Roadto10.org for the latest news and resources to help you prepare. Sign up for and CMS ICD-10 Industry Email Updates and follow us on Twitter.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15688863433836227266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203201686841546143.post-67448623915781616122015-08-20T11:37:00.001-06:002015-08-20T11:37:10.846-06:00Healthy Transitions Colorado Learning Series WebinarSolving the Readmission Puzzle - The missing piece... COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT!Webinar: August 21st 11:00am-12:00pm MTHosted by the Center for Improving Value in Health CareClick Here for Free RegistrationAs we begin to build momentum for our 2nd symposiumNurturing Community Collaboration, we invite you to join us as we hear from Michelle Bowman-Whitmore, BSN, RN, L.Ac. and Renita Henson, BSN from Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15688863433836227266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203201686841546143.post-42312535900333061882015-08-13T11:46:00.005-06:002015-08-13T11:46:54.450-06:00OSHA Offers Respiratory Toolkit for HospitalsHospital Safety Insider, August 13, 2015
In a move largely seen as the latest effort from OSHA to crack down
on some of the most dangerous hazards facing healthcare workers, OSHA
has released a toolkit designed to help healthcare workers and safety
professionals understand their protections during infectious disease
outbreaks.
The guidance manual, entitled Hospital Respiratory Protection Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15688863433836227266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203201686841546143.post-4438596548164738272015-08-13T11:45:00.002-06:002015-08-13T11:45:13.175-06:00Colorado Health Foundation: Funding Opportunities The Colorado Health Foundation is pleased to announce we will continue to accept applications for the following funding opportunities within our Healthy Living outcome area. Application deadline is Oct. 15, 2015.In Healthy Living, our focus is to ensure every kid in Colorado has the opportunity to eat healthy and engage in physical activity. Learn more about strategies related to this outcome Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15688863433836227266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203201686841546143.post-47349149042683195732015-08-13T11:43:00.002-06:002015-08-13T11:43:14.020-06:00Clinics! Please Complete Your Clinic ProfileIf you haven't done so already, please complete and return the 2015 Clinic Profile document to Liz Kelman at lk@coruralhealth.org
This profile is sent out annually to all rural clinics in Colorado to be completed by clinic leadership staff. We at CRHC understand the time restraints you and your staff have and the heavy workload that you carry. It is not our intention to add to this Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15688863433836227266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203201686841546143.post-53181237635603179972015-08-13T11:40:00.001-06:002015-08-13T11:40:27.888-06:00MLN Connects Provider eNews- August 13th, 2015Can't view the image? Read the eNews!View this edition as a PDF In This Edition:Countdown to ICD-10
MLN Connects National Provider Call: Countdown to ICD-10
Finding ICD-10 Information Online Just Got Easier
5 Ways to Check Your Claim Status
Home Health Episodes that Span October 1, 2015
New CMS Infographic: Get the Facts About ICD-10
MLN Connects® National ProviderAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15688863433836227266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203201686841546143.post-62263606133456489202015-08-13T11:38:00.000-06:002015-08-13T11:38:00.420-06:00Weekly CREATE Bulletin Quick Reminders About CREATE GuidelinesAre you thinking of applying for a CREATE Grant? Make sure you’re eligible! You must:
Have as EMS or Trauma as your provision of work
Be a Colorado EMS or Trauma Facility (Hospital, Clinic, Fire, Ambulance, Rescue Team, etc.)
Complete the four pre-application steps
Complete the general application by the desired review date
Paramedic, EMT, AEMT students Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15688863433836227266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203201686841546143.post-11884658030506815332015-08-13T11:36:00.002-06:002015-08-13T11:36:21.943-06:00Patient Family Advisor Skills Exchange (PFASE) The Patient Family Advisor Skills Exchange (PFASE) is a 4 hour preparation program for patients and families partnering with hospitals and healthcare organizations in an Advisory capacity for improvement. The PFASE Facilitator Training is an 8 hour in person training session to prepare experienced staff and PFA leaders to present the PFASE curriculum to Patient Family Advisors serving in Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15688863433836227266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203201686841546143.post-48220192593869701062015-08-13T11:34:00.003-06:002015-08-13T11:34:25.079-06:00340B RecertificationFor all rural hospitals participating in the 340B Drug Pricing Program, the recertification period began August 5, 2015 and ends September 9th. Participating hospitals have until September 9 to ensure program compliance and recertify in the 340B database maintained by the Office of Pharmacy Affairs. Each participating hospital or covered entity should have already received an e-mail with the Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15688863433836227266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203201686841546143.post-6962510681033513612015-08-13T11:33:00.002-06:002015-08-13T11:33:25.845-06:00Prepare for ICD-10: Free Documentation Seminar SeriesAttend free CME seminar on ICD-10 Documentation Excellence: ICD-10 from a Physician's Perspective In less than two months the United States will transition from the ICD-9 code set for medical diagnoses to ICD-10. Even though the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced that they will allow flexibility in the claims auditing and quality reporting process, beginning Oct. 1 claims must Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15688863433836227266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203201686841546143.post-29252472514695181962015-08-13T11:27:00.001-06:002015-08-13T11:27:06.930-06:00HAI Data Submission Deadline ExtendedHAI Data Submission Deadline Extended for Inpatient Acute Care Hospitals, PCHs, IRFs, and LTCHsThe purpose of this email is to notify eligible hospitals participating in the Hospital Inpatient Quality Reporting (IQR), PPS-Exempt Cancer Hospitals (PCHQR), Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities (IRF) Quality Reporting, or LTCH Quality Reporting Programs that the deadline for the Healthcare-Associated Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15688863433836227266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203201686841546143.post-18434550305104584722015-08-13T11:25:00.003-06:002015-08-13T11:25:49.194-06:00Novitas Solutions eNews: Jurisdiction H, Part A – 08/11/15Novitas Solutions is pleased to announce the New Medical Policy / Local Coverage Determination (LCD) Search Tool - Coming Friday, August 14th Novitas Solutions has revised the LCD Search Tool in response to your comments! Effective Friday, August 14, 2015, the improved tool will allow customers to search more policy related documents than before. You will be able to search for ICD-9 LCDs, ICD-9 Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15688863433836227266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203201686841546143.post-2085253171371078342015-08-06T12:31:00.001-06:002015-08-06T12:31:15.018-06:00CBHC Annual ConferenceRegistration for CBHC’s annual conference is now open! We want to get the word out to colleagues across the many disciplines that behavioral health touches, and give everyone the chance to look at the agenda and consider registering to attend. Information about registration, hotel accommodations, and the program are located on our website here:http://www.cbhc.org/conference-registrationWe are Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15688863433836227266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203201686841546143.post-28835363740964689962015-08-06T12:19:00.000-06:002015-08-06T12:19:07.844-06:00Mental Health in Rural The following article discusses the role of mental health in rural Kansas and may be of interest for your staff at hospitals and clinics in rural Colorado:
http://kcur.org/post/rethinking-mental-health-s-role-rural-kansas Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15688863433836227266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203201686841546143.post-64129282379004477252015-08-06T12:15:00.000-06:002015-08-06T12:15:43.242-06:00Daily Revalidation & Enrollment Webinars for Medicaid ProvidersPlease find below an important announcement about training opportunities for our upcoming Medicaid provider screening/revalidation process. Please take advantage of the Q&A opportunities during the Webinars. Once the process begins in mid-September, we will have very limited resources for 1:1 assistance.Revalidation & Enrollment Training AnnouncementDaily Revalidation WebinarsThe Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15688863433836227266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203201686841546143.post-70222885586023849822015-08-06T12:13:00.002-06:002015-08-06T12:13:46.462-06:00At a Glance- HCPF July Newsletter Please find the link to the July edition of At a Glance below. This Department of Health Care Policy and Financing publication provides information on major initiatives including policy changes and program updates. Please feel free to share it with your colleagues. 2015 At a Glance NewslettersAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15688863433836227266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203201686841546143.post-86775525694576512752015-08-06T12:12:00.001-06:002015-08-06T12:12:32.656-06:00Novitas Solutions eNews: Jurisdiction H – 08/03/15New Medicare Insights Podcast now available! In today's Medicare Insights Podcast, we review Increasing Your Bottom Line: Using Modifiers 76 and 77 Correctly to Report Repeat Procedures. We also include information on Novitasphere, our free website portal. August 2015 Medicare Symposium Join us for our symposium in Austin, TX on Wednesday, August 5! This event will be held at the Omni Austin Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15688863433836227266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203201686841546143.post-41338098424781267102015-08-06T12:11:00.003-06:002015-08-06T12:11:20.081-06:00Weekly CREATE Bulletin
What happened to Summer?
Can you believe it’s already August? Summer vacations are winding down, and kids are heading back to school. Time flies! Now it the perfect time to brush up on your CREATE deadlines and the guidelines. It’s never too early to plan your year!Click here to see the CREATE deadlines and connect to the guidelines.Thank you for all you do for our Colorado communities! If youAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15688863433836227266noreply@blogger.com