tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-62032016868415461432012-02-10T10:55:13.353-08:00Weekly UpdateWeekly updates for Colorado's Critical Access Hospitals and Rural Health ClinicsAdminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00103929581092862525noreply@blogger.comBlogger10671100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203201686841546143.post-14588375728063075122012-02-09T08:24:00.001-08:002012-02-09T08:25:38.105-08:00Commentary: Payment Cuts to Critical Access Hospitals 'Inevitable'Commentary: Payment Cuts to Critical Access Hospitals 'Inevitable'
By: John Commins, for HealthLeaders Media, February 8, 2012
Many rural hospital leaders lack contingency plans for what one expert in healthcare strategy calls an inevitability—Medicare critical access funding cuts within the next three years.
More AnalysisCourtnay Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05876902238309929124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203201686841546143.post-2738157327401914822012-02-09T05:00:00.000-08:002012-02-09T08:37:10.300-08:00Last Chance to Apply for Colorado Rural Health Care Grant Program!There is still time to get your application in for the Colorado Rural Health Care Grant Program! Eligible projects support the rural health infrastructure and strengthen the capacity of rural entities to provide outpatient primary care services now and in the future. Organizations must be located outside of Colorado's urbanized areas and provide outpatient primary care services--including medicalCourtnay Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05876902238309929124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203201686841546143.post-90018841226043472302012-02-08T08:41:00.000-08:002012-02-09T08:43:55.630-08:00130 - Charges Imposed by Immediate Relatives of the Patient or Members of the Patient’s HouseholdA. General
These are expenses that constitute charges by immediate relatives of the beneficiary or by members of their household. The intent of this exclusion is to bar Medicare payment for items and services that would ordinarily be furnished gratuitously because of the relationship of the beneficiary to the person imposing the charge. This exclusion applies to items and services rendered by Courtnay Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05876902238309929124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203201686841546143.post-35234118522432591862012-02-08T08:39:00.000-08:002012-02-09T08:40:32.103-08:00Job Posting for Billing SpecialistBilling Specialist: Full time billing specialist needed for established medical billing service located in Arvada, CO. 2-3 years experience with Rural Health Clinic, FQHC, and/or hospital billing required. CPC a plus but not required. Excellent benefits offered. Please email resume and 3 professional references to jh@rtwelter.com.Courtnay Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05876902238309929124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203201686841546143.post-31560876156409920712012-02-08T08:34:00.000-08:002012-02-09T08:34:54.248-08:00Upcoming CRHC CAH WebinarsClick on the links below for more information and to register.
Utilization Management for CAHs – February 28, 2012
CAH Swing Beds Part I – March 20, 2012
CAH Swing Beds Part II – April 3, 2012Courtnay Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05876902238309929124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203201686841546143.post-38427421303226553922012-02-07T08:32:00.000-08:002012-02-09T08:34:00.400-08:00QHi Benchmarking Tool – Back to Basics WebinarThe next Quality Health Indicators (QHi) Back to Basics Training Session is scheduled for Wednesday, February 22, 2:00-3:00 Central Time. During this session QHi will review the basics of using the system. Additionally, they will review new enhancements to the site and upcoming measure changes. QHi is a benchmarking tool geared towards CAHs and rural hospitals under 50 beds. All Colorado CAHs Courtnay Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05876902238309929124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203201686841546143.post-21164818134886443422012-02-07T08:30:00.000-08:002012-02-09T08:31:57.626-08:00Medicare System to Include ‘Rendering Provider’ Field to Allow Correct Physician NPI Reporting for PCIP for CAHs Reimbursed Under Optional MethodChange Request (CR) 7686 instructs Medicare contractors to implement a system update to include the “Rendering Provider” field to allow correct physician National Provider Identifier (NPI) reporting for the Primary Care Incentive Program (PCIP) for CAHs reimbursed under the optional method. Upon implementation of CR 7686, CAHs reimbursed under the optional method should use the 837I version Courtnay Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05876902238309929124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203201686841546143.post-44528694355725806472012-02-06T08:37:00.000-08:002012-02-09T08:38:13.436-08:00OSHA Respiratory Protection VideosThe OSHA Respiratory Protection Videos web page includes nine short videos that cover key compliance points for the Respiratory Protection Standard, 1910.134. The free videos, while not specific to healthcare settings, allow safety officers and trainers to access sections of the standard that apply to general industry, including healthcare. There is also an OSHA video specific for healthcare Courtnay Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05876902238309929124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203201686841546143.post-28181598900286749212012-02-06T08:25:00.000-08:002012-02-09T08:26:53.056-08:00CAH Conditions of ParticipationThe updated version of CMS’ State Operations Manual Appendix W “Regulations and Interpretive Guidelines for CAHs” has been updated with the latest updates to the conditions of participation regarding credentialing and privileging for telemedicine, advance directives, as well as patient visitation rights. The updated language is listed in red throughout Appendix W. To access the updated Appendix Courtnay Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05876902238309929124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203201686841546143.post-24771958856836859992012-02-06T05:00:00.000-08:002012-02-09T08:30:30.619-08:00Determining Eligibility for the Medicare HPSA Physician Bonus PaymentPhysicians who may be eligible for the Medicare Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) bonus payment should be aware of the following information and educational resources regarding determining eligibility, in order to minimize errors during the post-payment review process.
Information on the HPSA bonus, including the list of zip codes eligible for automatic payment, can be found at on the Courtnay Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05876902238309929124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203201686841546143.post-50521885784265482222012-02-03T08:38:00.000-08:002012-02-09T08:39:04.174-08:00Multiple Procedure Payment Reduction for Physician Services for Certain Diagnostic Imaging Procedures in CAHsCMS Change Request (CR) 7684 informs Medicare contractors about the changes necessary to implement Multiple Procedure Payment Reduction (MPPR) for physician services for certain diagnostic imaging procedures in CAHs that have elected the optional method for outpatient billing. Payment is made to the CAH for physician services (revenue code 096X, 097X or 098X) on Type of Bill (TOB) 85X based on Courtnay Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05876902238309929124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203201686841546143.post-7842587830086220332012-02-03T08:32:00.000-08:002012-02-09T08:32:48.712-08:00CMS Rural Health Open Door ForumThe next CMS Rural Health Open Door Forum is scheduled for Tuesday, March 13, 2012 from 2:00pm-3:00pmET. To participate, dial 1-800-837-1935 Conference ID 27273952. The Rural Health ODF addresses RHC, CAH and FQHC issues, as well as some inclusion of other questions and concerns that occur in clinical practice pertaining to other CMS payment systems that also extend into these settings. For more Courtnay Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05876902238309929124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203201686841546143.post-52096090870892772942012-02-02T08:14:00.001-08:002012-02-02T08:15:13.251-08:00Register Now for the ICD 10 - Keys to Successful Transition Workshop near youFebruary 22nd in Rifle, Colorado
February 23rd in Yuma, Colorado
March 27th in Alamosa, Colorado
March 28th in Lamar, Colorado
To register, please click on the location nearest you! Your registration confirmation is your ticket to the workshop. For more information or for assistance with registration, please contact Courtnay Ryan at 303.309.6807 or cr@coruralhealth.org. See you there!
Courtnay Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05876902238309929124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203201686841546143.post-42134190629670614482012-02-02T07:40:00.001-08:002012-02-02T07:41:29.523-08:002012 Colorado Rural Credentialing Network – Register Today!This peer learning network for rural hospitals and clinics offers educational webinars facilitated by a credentialing specialist, access to tools and resources, access to a credentialing specialist for your general credentialing questions, and group discounts on more in-depth credentialing consultations. Membership in the 2012 Credentialing Network is $250 for CRHC members and $375 for Courtnay Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05876902238309929124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203201686841546143.post-62410904038811976632012-02-02T07:39:00.001-08:002012-02-02T07:40:41.523-08:00Utilization Management for CAHs – WebinarFebruary 28, 2012 11:00am-12:30pm
Join CRHC for this webinar on Utilization Management (UM) and Utilization Review (UR) for CAHs. All hospitals, including CAHs, must have a UM/UR Plan that describes the process used to review all services provided by the institution and by the members of the medical staff. In addition to assuring optimal healthcare delivery and positive patient outcomes, sound UMCourtnay Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05876902238309929124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203201686841546143.post-56000567644361244842012-02-01T08:15:00.000-08:002012-02-02T08:16:43.325-08:00Register Now for the 2012 Forum - Essential Perspectives for the Safety Net ProvidersOur annual event brought to you by the Colorado Rural Health Center and ClinicNET is just around the corner. Join us April 11th - 13th at the Sheraton Denver West in Lakewood, Colorado and participate in the numerous education, training and networking opportunities available to you. For more information on this event or to register please visit our website or contact Courtnay Ryan at cr@Courtnay Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05876902238309929124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203201686841546143.post-32174081618079716922012-02-01T07:56:00.000-08:002012-02-02T07:58:17.193-08:00New Policy Brief from the Flex Monitoring Team: Relevant Quality Measures for CAHsDear Colleagues,
The Flex Monitoring Team is pleased to announce the release of a new Policy Brief on rural relevant quality measures for Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs). The purpose of this study is to provide rural health care providers and policymakers with an up-to-date set of relevant quality measures for CAHs.
Relevant Quality Measures for Critical Access Hospitals
Key Findings:
A Courtnay Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05876902238309929124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203201686841546143.post-23219234503673075662012-02-01T07:42:00.000-08:002012-02-02T07:48:01.983-08:00Update to the Primary Care Incentive Payment Program for Critical Access Hospital Providers Paid Under Optional MethodOn Tue Nov 15, 2011, CMS issued a listserv message with billing instructions for Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) paid under the Optional Method regarding the Primary Care Incentive Payment (PCIP) Program. The message instructed CAH providers to continue submitting their National Provider Identifiers (NPIs) using the “other provider” field located in loop 2310C on the current electronic claim Courtnay Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05876902238309929124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203201686841546143.post-14421595790517880412012-01-31T07:41:00.000-08:002012-02-02T07:42:37.296-08:00Annual CRHC Regional CAH WorkshopsPlease join us for one of the Colorado Rural Health Center’s (CRHC) upcoming Annual Regional CAH Quality Improvement and Board Workshops. The Quality Improvement Workshops are geared towards CAH Quality Improvement Directors. The CAH Board Workshops are geared towards CAH Boards and CEOs. There is no charge for Colorado CAHs to attend. For more information and to register, click on the links Courtnay Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05876902238309929124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203201686841546143.post-85663130189320724772012-01-30T07:38:00.000-08:002012-02-02T07:39:22.151-08:00Influenza Immunization for Health Care WorkersOn February 15, the Colorado Board of Health will hold a hearing to consider amendments related to the notice of proposed rulemaking for influenza immunizations for healthcare workers. For more information about the meeting and proposed amendments, click hereCourtnay Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05876902238309929124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203201686841546143.post-73617617315366599862012-01-30T07:35:00.000-08:002012-02-02T07:38:21.756-08:00Revised Exhibit 286 Hospital/CAH Database WorksheetCMS has recently revised Exhibit 286 which is completed by State Agency representatives during their on-site initial, recertification, or validation surveys for hospitals and CAHs. For more information, click
hereCourtnay Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05876902238309929124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203201686841546143.post-50135090060879818672012-01-27T08:01:00.000-08:002012-02-02T08:04:59.012-08:00Think you can't afford to care for Medicare patients? Think againThe Colorado M.E.S.A. Initiative delivers practical advice for primary care providers who see seniors and their office teams. Our goal is to help make it easier and more rewarding for you to provide greater access to quality care for Colorado seniors.
There is no cost to attend. Click on the link below for more informatin and to register or RSVP.
Register
Courtnay Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05876902238309929124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203201686841546143.post-14386209477893499412012-01-27T07:50:00.000-08:002012-02-02T07:56:21.298-08:00ICD-9 Coding Tips and Tricks--Webinar 2/3Live Workshops!! We are currently scheduling workshops in the Denver Metro area and the northern Front Range areas.
Brighton
Platte Valley Medical Center
Tuesday, February 21
7:30 - 9:00 am
Click here to register!
Lakewood
St. Anthony Hospital
Wednesday, February 29
7:00 - 8:30 am
Click here to register!
Go to our website for the latest information.Courtnay Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05876902238309929124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203201686841546143.post-32713618857172760012012-01-27T07:48:00.000-08:002012-02-02T07:50:08.069-08:00New Information on the Appeals Process for Medicare and Medicaid EHR Incentive Programs on the EHR WebsiteCMS has added new information to the Attestation section of the EHR website about the appeals process for the Medicare and Medicaid Electronic Health Records (HER) Incentive Programs.
On Thu Dec 1, 2011, CMS began accepting appeals for eligible professionals (EPs), eligible hospitals, and critical access hospitals (CAHs). To help EPs, eligible hospitals, and CAHs, the CMS Office of Clinical Courtnay Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05876902238309929124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203201686841546143.post-92173953588501605842012-01-25T13:53:00.000-08:002012-01-25T13:58:05.212-08:00FREE Community Organizing Webinar SeriesMark your calendars for the following opportunities to participate in FREE Community Organizing Webinars - Coming Together for a Greater Good. It does not cost you anything and you are not required to pre-register. This series runs from February through May on the 2nd and 4th Thursday's of the month. For More information please click hereCourtnay Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05876902238309929124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203201686841546143.post-34717388073170838542012-01-25T11:16:00.000-08:002012-01-25T11:19:25.419-08:00Update to the Primary Care Incentive Payment Program for CAH Providers Paid Under Optional MethodOn Tue Nov 15, 2011, CMS issued a listserv message with billing instructions for CAHs)paid under the Optional Method regarding the Primary Care Incentive Payment (PCIP) Program. The message instructed CAH providers to continue submitting their National Provider Identifiers (NPIs) using the “other provider” field located in loop 2310C on the current electronic claim format. After further researchCourtnay Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05876902238309929124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203201686841546143.post-55013723031348805642012-01-25T07:53:00.000-08:002012-01-26T07:56:07.274-08:00Register Now for the 'ICD 10 - Keys to Successful Transitions' WorkshopFebruary 22nd in Rifle, Colorado
February 23rd in Yuma, Colorado
March 27th in Alamosa, Colorado
March 28th in Lamar, Colorado
To register, please click on the location nearest you! Your registration confirmation is your ticket to the workshop. For more information or for assistance with registration, please contact Courtnay Ryan at 303.309.6807 or cr@coruralhealth.org. See you there! Courtnay Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05876902238309929124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203201686841546143.post-59605121481876946812012-01-25T07:46:00.000-08:002012-01-26T07:50:40.586-08:00From Volume to Value: Climbing the ACO Value ChainThursday, February 16, 2012 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM EST
Third-party payers are increasingly presenting medical providers with an array of mechanisms that purportedly reward them for improving patient value. Bundled payments, medical-management fees, shared-savings ACOs, capitation, value-based purchasing, Pioneer ACOs, and a multitude of others are all focused on incentivizing and rewarding Courtnay Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05876902238309929124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203201686841546143.post-2640270298037191852012-01-24T07:51:00.000-08:002012-01-26T07:53:11.957-08:00Free Webinar: 2011 Rural Hospital Replacement Study: Timing is EverythingJanuary 27 2:00 p.m. EDT
In each of the past six years, Stroudwater’s rural hospital replacement study has consistently shown that Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) enjoy enhanced financial performance after replacement, in addition to other benefits such as higher employee retention and ease of recruitment. But the combination of a severe economic downturn and landmark healthcare reform Courtnay Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05876902238309929124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203201686841546143.post-14032385147614171852012-01-24T07:37:00.000-08:002012-01-26T07:38:28.042-08:00CMS Rural Health Open Door ForumThe next CMS Rural Health Open Door Forum is scheduled for Wednesday, February 1, 2012 from 11:30am-1:00pmET. If you wish to participate, dial 1-800-837-1935 Conference ID 27223794. For more information, click hereCourtnay Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05876902238309929124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203201686841546143.post-60759918146559102642012-01-24T07:31:00.000-08:002012-01-26T07:35:49.364-08:00Top 10 CAH Deficiencies - WebinarJanuary 27; 11:00-12:00
Please join CRHC and presenter Terry Mahar from Eide Bailly for this webinar “Top 10 CAH Deficiencies and What We Can Do About It…”This webinar will focus on the top 10 most common deficiencies cited related to the CAH Medicare Conditions of Participation both in Colorado, as well as nationally. For each deficiency, the CoP will be reviewed and defined, and process Courtnay Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05876902238309929124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203201686841546143.post-10361941640522139212012-01-23T07:57:00.000-08:002012-01-26T07:58:30.895-08:00Register Now for the 2012 Forum - Essential Perspectives for Safety Net ProvidersOur annual event brought to you by the Colorado Rural Health Center and ClinicNET is just around the corner. Join us April 11th - 13th at the Sheraton Denver West in Lakewood, Colorado and participate in the numerous education, training and networking opportunities available to you. For more information on this event or to register please visit our website or contact Courtnay Ryan at cr@Courtnay Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05876902238309929124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203201686841546143.post-33421081674332531782012-01-23T07:36:00.000-08:002012-01-26T07:37:34.591-08:00FREE Hospital Fiscal Management Webinar SeriesThe Delta Rural Hospital Performance Improvement (RHPI) Program provided a webinar series with presenter Eric Shell from Stroudwater Associates on hospital fiscal management targeted towards department managers and supervisors accompanied by senior management to help managers better understand rural hospital financial performance and the linkage between finances and service delivery. All Courtnay Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05876902238309929124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203201686841546143.post-61304448933262872632012-01-23T07:30:00.000-08:002012-01-26T07:31:38.123-08:00Free Infection Control Training ToolHHS has released a major new training tool addressing important infection prevention and control practices. To reach the site, go to http://www.hhs.gov/ash/initiatives/hai/training/. The link "Partnering to Heal" will immediately begin the video training tool. Partnering to Heal is a computer-based, video-simulation training program on infection control practices for clinicians, health Courtnay Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05876902238309929124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203201686841546143.post-51991050710348020912012-01-20T09:36:00.001-08:002012-01-20T09:37:42.008-08:00Register Now for the 'ICD 10 - Keys to Successful Transitions' WorkshopFor more information or to register, please click on the location nearest you!February 22nd in Rifle, Colorado
February 23rd in Yuma, Colorado
We are also working on two more workshops coming March 27th in Lamar, CO. and March 28th in Alamosa, CO. Registration will be open next week for these locations. Stay tuned and see you there!
Courtnay Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05876902238309929124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203201686841546143.post-27129065270516822972012-01-20T07:41:00.000-08:002012-01-26T07:46:24.002-08:00Upcoming AHRQ Health IT Webinar focused on Personal Health Record (PHR) Systems - now offering Continuing Education (CE) creditsWednesday, January 25, 2012 1:00 - 2:30 p.m., EST
AHRQ National Web Conference on the Evaluation of Personal Health Record (PHR) Systems and Their Impact on Chronic Disease
Overall Purpose:
Through continuing review of new developments and new research in public health and health care, previous continuing education (CE) activity evaluation, and the judgment of the CE planning group, we Courtnay Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05876902238309929124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203201686841546143.post-67495730100726015162012-01-20T07:38:00.000-08:002012-01-26T07:41:34.710-08:00January is National Glaucoma Awareness MonthWith January designated as National Glaucoma Awareness Month, we ask you to join CMS in promoting increased awareness of glaucoma and the glaucoma screening service covered by Medicare. Today, more than 2.2 million Americans age 40 and older have open angle glaucoma, the most common form of glaucoma, and at least half don't even know they have it. Through early detection and treatment, we can Courtnay Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05876902238309929124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203201686841546143.post-65298246154327758552012-01-19T07:31:00.001-08:002012-01-19T07:32:38.205-08:00Register Now for the 2012 Forum - Essential Perspectives for Safety Net ProvidersOur annual event brought to you by the Colorado Rural Health Center and ClinicNET is just around the corner. Join us April 11th - 13th at the Sheraton Denver West in Lakewood, Colorado and participate in the numerous education, training and networking opportunities available to you. For more information on this event or to register please visit our website or contact Courtnay Ryan at cr@Courtnay Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05876902238309929124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203201686841546143.post-83328296748758046662012-01-18T07:01:00.000-08:002012-01-19T07:03:28.839-08:00Respiratory Selection for Farm FamiliesJoin us for a Webinar on January 24, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CST
PRESENTER: Carolyn Sheridan, RN, BSN - AgriSafe Network Clinical Director
OBJECTIVES OF THIS COURSE ARE:
1.Present overview of Agricultural Respiratory Exposures
2.Present Agricultural Respiratory Selection Guide as a Resource
3.Inform attendees about AgriSafe Network
4.Discuss types of Respirators
5.Discuss Respiratory Courtnay Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05876902238309929124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203201686841546143.post-38868153851669653952012-01-18T06:58:00.000-08:002012-01-19T07:00:41.982-08:00There is still time to apply for the Colorado Rural Health Care Grant!!It’s not too late to submit an Intent to Apply form for the Colorado Rural Health Care Grant Program! Completed applications are due at Noon on February 15th. Need help writing your application for the 2012 Colorado Rural Healthcare Grant Program? Sign-up for a free grant writing workshop. Registration is required. Click here to register.
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
10:00am - 3:00pm
Colorado Courtnay Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05876902238309929124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203201686841546143.post-27504291353123604252012-01-18T06:56:00.000-08:002012-01-19T06:58:15.137-08:00Upcoming CRHC WebinarsClick on the titles for more information.Top 10 CAH Deficiencies – January 27
Utilization Management for CAHs – February 28
CAH Swing Beds Part I – March 20
CAH Swing Beds Part II – April 3
Courtnay Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05876902238309929124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203201686841546143.post-26764145825361881922012-01-17T08:30:00.000-08:002012-01-19T08:32:09.666-08:00Colorado AHEC presents: Grand Rural RoundsIssues on Child Abuse and Neglect Identification and Mandated reporting. For more information on this educational opportunity please click hereCourtnay Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05876902238309929124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203201686841546143.post-30796620096195952222012-01-17T06:55:00.000-08:002012-01-19T06:56:42.283-08:00Colorado Rural Credentialing Network – Register Now!It’s not too late to register for the 2012 Colorado Rural Credentialing Network. This peer learning network for rural hospitals and clinics offers quarterly educational webinars facilitated by a credentialing specialist, access to tools and resources, access to a credentialing specialist for your general credentialing questions, and group discounts on more in-depth credentialing consultations. Courtnay Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05876902238309929124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203201686841546143.post-47013839517888783662012-01-17T06:51:00.000-08:002012-01-19T06:55:22.594-08:00Join us for a free Webinar!Friday January 27 2:00 p.m. EDT
2011 Rural Hospital Replacement Study: Timing is Everything
In each of the past six years, Stroudwater’s rural hospital replacement study has consistently shown that Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) enjoy enhanced financial performance after replacement, in addition to other benefits such as higher employee retention and ease of recruitment. But the Courtnay Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05876902238309929124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203201686841546143.post-89117308748345430942012-01-13T07:08:00.000-08:002012-01-19T07:27:30.902-08:00Medical Staff Assistant Position AvailableTITLE: Medical Staff Assistant
HEADLINE: Come live and work in the breath taking Colorado Rocky Mountains!! Whether your preference is downhill or cross country skiing, white water rafting or snowmobiling, you will find it within minutes of our Historic Downtown District
FULL TIME/PART TIME: Full Time
REGULAR/TEMPORARY: Regular
LOCATION: Grand River Hospital District
501 Airport Rd. Rifle, Courtnay Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05876902238309929124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203201686841546143.post-49414679358036275462012-01-13T07:03:00.000-08:002012-01-19T07:06:44.073-08:00Roadmap for Success in ICD-10 Readiness - Register for this FREE webinar!Thursday, January 19th, 2012, 2:30pm ET, 1:30pm CT, 12:30pm MT, 11:30pm PT The upcoming transition from ICD-9 to ICD-10 is the subject of great conversation and stress across the healthcare industry. In this free webinar, experts from Elsevier and HospitalPortal.net will educate you about some of the innovative and customized e-learning tools that can ensure your staff is ready. Learn how the Courtnay Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05876902238309929124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203201686841546143.post-29258598108550635352012-01-12T07:25:00.001-08:002012-01-12T07:28:03.427-08:00Register Now for the 2012 Forum - Essential Perspectives for Safety Net ProvidersOur annual event brought to you by the Colorado Rural Health Center and ClinicNET is just around the corner. Join us April 11th - 13th at the Sheraton Denver West in Lakewood, Colorado and participate in the numerous education, training and networking opportunities available to you. For more information on this event or to register please visit our website or contact Courtnay Ryan at cr@Courtnay Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05876902238309929124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203201686841546143.post-75826201979978738492012-01-12T04:00:00.000-08:002012-01-12T07:33:25.936-08:00Feel like your workflow could use a little improvement?Our Quality Improvements Specialists are skilled in conducting process mapping training to assess your workflow and assist with clinical efficiency. Our program offers a review of the current process within a clinic by using tools to map the practice processes to understand and guide improvement. To find out more about this service or to schedule an appointment, please contact Courtnay Ryan at Courtnay Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05876902238309929124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203201686841546143.post-77763589936390051502012-01-11T10:41:00.000-08:002012-01-11T10:47:41.987-08:00Join a Webinar on Accountable Care Organization FormationThursday, January 19, at 2 p.m., E.S.T.On January 19, join a Commonwealth Fund webinar on transitioning to an accountable care organization (ACO). This free 90-minute webinar draws on a forthcoming series of Commonwealth Fund case studies of ACOs by Elliott Fisher, M.D., M.P.H., and colleagues at The Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice.
Representatives from two of the Courtnay Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05876902238309929124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203201686841546143.post-34162659035878309592012-01-11T09:39:00.000-08:002012-01-11T09:39:55.630-08:00Colorado Provider Recruitment launches their new website!!Colorado Provider Recruitment (CPR) is extremely proud to announce the launch of its brand new website! After long and careful evaluation of the past website, SearchColorado.org, CPR made some major changes to improve how the program should be presented to the public.
The new website, which you will find at www.coproviderrecruitment.org, is designed to accommodate the needs of job seekers and Courtnay Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05876902238309929124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203201686841546143.post-48687575756420783212012-01-10T10:37:00.000-08:002012-01-11T10:41:51.281-08:00Improving Children's Health Through Federal Collaboration Webinar SeriesCoordinated School Health Clean, Green and Healthy Schools
Join us on Thursday, January 12, 2012
4:00 PM – 5:30 PM EST (2:00 PM – 3:30 PM MST)
To Register Visit: http://www.epa.gov/region8/humanhealth/children/webinars.html
About These Webinars
School health programs are often a result of a "patchwork" of policies and programs with differing standards, requirements, and populations to be Courtnay Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05876902238309929124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203201686841546143.post-27763570873985171292012-01-10T10:23:00.000-08:002012-01-11T10:25:10.951-08:00Medical Chart Audit and Review Services – Are You Prepared? CRHC Can Help!Chart Reviews are an essential component of your Medicare Fraud and Abuse compliance plan! As part of a facility’s compliance review process, medical record review ensures the adequacy of coding and billing and the underlying medical record documentation. CRHC’s Medical Chart Audit and Review services include: Onsite review of a representative sampling of medical charts held in the EHR.
Courtnay Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05876902238309929124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203201686841546143.post-72665501268794851282012-01-10T10:21:00.000-08:002012-01-11T10:23:29.382-08:00January HCPF Provider BulletinThe January Provider Bulletin from the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Finance (HCPF) is now available. The updates include: HIPAA Implementation Update, PAR Status Updates, Office Administered Injections and Devices, Providers Serving Pregnant Women, Pharmacy Billing, Emergency 3-Day Supply, and 2012 Workshops, and more. To access the January bulletin, click here.
Courtnay Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05876902238309929124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203201686841546143.post-37055839884618760792012-01-09T10:26:00.000-08:002012-01-11T10:28:32.903-08:00Top 10 CAH Deficiencies – WebinarJanuary 27, 11:00-12:00
Join CRHC for a webinar presentation by Eide Bailly’s Terry Mahar which will focus on the top 10 most common deficiencies cited related to the CAH Medicare Conditions of Participation both in Colorado, as well as nationally. For each deficiency, the CoP will be reviewed and defined, and process improvement methods (i.e. changes in policy or practice, etc.) on how to be inCourtnay Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05876902238309929124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203201686841546143.post-16722815998329605022012-01-09T09:46:00.000-08:002012-01-11T09:52:54.098-08:00TrailBlazer Medicare Contractor UpdatesBilling Drug Administration Codes – Through the medical review of various infusion drugs, TrailBlazer identified two problems: Billing incorrect quantities of the drug administered.
Billing chemotherapy administration codes inappropriately.
As a result of these findings, the Medical Review department implemented audits to suspend claims for specific drugs to determine if the quantity and Courtnay Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05876902238309929124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203201686841546143.post-9408658006553375162012-01-06T10:33:00.000-08:002012-01-11T10:37:07.226-08:00Call for Applications Dear Colleagues,
Please share this Call for Applications with your grantees, networks, and relevant stakeholders.
We are pleased to announce the release of the Call for Applications for community teams to participate in Phase Two of the Healthy Weight Collaborative, a national quality improvement effort to test and spread evidence-based and promising interventions to prevent and treat obesity.Courtnay Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05876902238309929124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203201686841546143.post-90796839061069352542012-01-06T10:28:00.000-08:002012-01-11T10:33:04.243-08:00The Colorado MESA Initiative...Missed a Webinar? Watch it on the MESA Website.
If you missed one of our live Friday webinars, you can watch it at your leisure. Just log in, go to the Classroom Section, and look for Webinar Archives.
Diagnosing Memory Loss
Discussing End of Life Issues
Making the Most of Your Time with Seniors
E&M Coding Fundamentals
Nuances of Time-Based Billing
The Art of Geriatrics
More of What You Courtnay Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05876902238309929124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203201686841546143.post-88394727683854192472012-01-06T10:25:00.000-08:002012-01-11T10:26:11.845-08:00CAH Quality NetworkThe next bi-monthly CAH Quality Network webinar will be on January 19 from 11:00-12:00. This call is geared towards CAH Quality Directors and staff and includes an opportunity for education, open forum for questions and concerns, networking, and sharing best practices. Information about the webinar will be sent out to the CAH Quality Network prior to the webinar. For more information contact Courtnay Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05876902238309929124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203201686841546143.post-42338605229073091542012-01-05T08:00:00.000-08:002012-01-05T08:00:10.935-08:00Save the Date! CRHC’s Annual Regional CAH Quality Improvement Workshops and CAH Board WorkshopsMay 1, 2012 –Location: Burlington, CO
CAH Quality Improvement Workshop, 9:00am -3:00pm
CAH Board Workshop, 4:00pm-7:30pmMay 3, 2012 – Location: Del Norte, CO
CAH Quality Improvement Workshop, 9:00am-3:00pm
CAH Board Workshop, 4:00pm-7:30pmMay 10, 2012 – Location: Rifle, CO
CAH Quality Improvement Workshop, 9:00am-3:00pm
CAH Board Workshop, 4:00pm-7:30pmThe Quality Improvement Courtnay Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05876902238309929124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203201686841546143.post-13827901414078553562012-01-05T05:00:00.000-08:002012-01-05T05:00:11.093-08:002012 Credentialing Network –1st Webinar in FebruaryJoin CRHC’s Rural Credentialing Network for 2012 and learn about credentialing practices with your peers. Network participants have the opportunity to participate in quarterly educational webinars, facilitated by a credentialing specialist, covering participant-driven, current topics. As a participant you will also have access to:
Up-to-Date Tools, Resources, Templates, and Materials, Archived Courtnay Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05876902238309929124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203201686841546143.post-51102735842726032642012-01-05T03:30:00.000-08:002012-01-05T03:30:01.241-08:00Upcoming CRHC Webinars – Don’t Miss Out!Click on the titles below for more information and to register for these upcoming January webinars:
Community Health Needs Assessments – January 11
Top 10 CAH Deficiencies and What We Can Do About It… - January 27
Courtnay Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05876902238309929124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203201686841546143.post-52830369785322181072012-01-04T13:26:00.001-08:002012-01-04T13:27:39.113-08:00Comments on CMS Conditions of ParticipationNOSORH, the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health, submitted comments to CMS this week on the proposed revisions to the Hospital and CAH Conditions of Participation. To read NOSORH’s comments, click here. CRHC has submitted similar comments and will keep you posted on any updates. If you have questions or comments, please contact jd@coruralhealth.org or ss@coruralhealth.org.Courtnay Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05876902238309929124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203201686841546143.post-39750788044686849842012-01-04T12:44:00.001-08:002012-01-04T12:45:17.732-08:00QHi Benchmarking ToolThe next Quality Health Indicators (QHi) Benchmarking Tool Back to Basics webinar will be on January 12 from 1:00-2:00 MST. During this webinar, QHi will walk through the fundamentals of using the system. This webinar is geared towards those interested in learning more about the system, or anyone who needs a refresher. QHi is an online benchmarking tool for CAHs and rural hospitals under 50 beds Courtnay Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05876902238309929124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203201686841546143.post-81097485717801573632012-01-04T12:40:00.001-08:002012-01-04T12:40:57.137-08:00The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has added new information to the Medicare Shared Savings ProgramThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has added new information to the Medicare Shared Savings Program (Shared Savings Program) website at www.cms.gov/sharedsavingsprogram.
A new webpage on Quality Measures and Performance Standards at http://www.cms.gov/sharedsavingsprogram/37e_Quality_Measures_Standards.asp has the latest information on Medicare Accountable Care Organization (ACOCourtnay Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05876902238309929124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203201686841546143.post-615493284365719592012-01-04T12:25:00.000-08:002012-01-04T12:29:24.327-08:00CMS Announces Delay to the Prepayment Review and Prior Authorization for Power Mobility Devices (PMDs) Demonstration and the Recovery Audit Prepayment Review DemonstrationOn November 15, 2011, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the Prepayment Review and Prior Authorization for Power Mobility Devices (PMD) demonstration and the Recovery Audit Prepayment Review demonstration. These demonstrations were scheduled to begin on January 1, 2012. However, the CMS received many comments/suggestions regarding these demonstrations and the CMS is Courtnay Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05876902238309929124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203201686841546143.post-50728035740141955182012-01-03T13:04:00.000-08:002012-01-04T13:16:44.402-08:00Patient Screening – TrailBlazer Live Web TrainingJanuary 10, 2012 – 9:00-10:30 MST This TrailBlazer training will focus on the importance of patient screening. Topics discussed will include:Basic Medicare overview.
The importance of patient screening.
Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) overview.
Medicare Secondary Payer Questionnaire (MSPQ) overview.
For more information and to register, click here.Courtnay Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05876902238309929124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203201686841546143.post-50540510802441524562012-01-03T12:20:00.000-08:002012-01-04T12:23:05.448-08:00National Health Service Corps CAH Pilot ProgramA message from the Office of Rural Health Policy...
The Health Resources and Services Administration has released its 2012 guidance for the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repayment Program (LRP), which includes a pilot program that expands eligibility to Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) and eligible clinicians working in CAHs: primary care physicians; psychiatrists; nurse Courtnay Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05876902238309929124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203201686841546143.post-79022873633808489012012-01-02T12:49:00.000-08:002012-01-04T12:50:25.199-08:00CMS Open Door ForumReview of the Advance Payment Accountable Care Organizations (ACO) Model; Thursday, January 5, 2012 2:30pm-4pmET. Earlier this fall, CMS announced a new Advance Payment Model for physician-based and rural Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) participating in the Shared Savings Program. ACOs selected to participate in the Advanced Payment Model will receive upfront payments that will be recouped Courtnay Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05876902238309929124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203201686841546143.post-77567482189929622452012-01-02T12:32:00.000-08:002012-01-04T12:36:07.312-08:00Reminder: Technical Component of Advanced Diagnostic Imaging Accreditation Requirements Effective Sunday, January 1, 2012Suppliers of the technical component of Advanced Diagnostic Imaging that are billing with a service date on or after Sunday, January 1, 2012 must evidence an active accreditation date for diagnostic imaging of CPT codes attached to an MRI, CT, and Nuclear Medicine claim. The professional component claims are not affected by the accreditation requirements and must be processed as usual. Refer to Courtnay Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05876902238309929124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203201686841546143.post-1473240113507311922012-01-02T12:19:00.000-08:002012-01-04T12:20:02.635-08:00Improving Long Term Services and Supports Delivery SystemLast month the CCT Operational Protocol (OP), the official roadmap to implementation for the Money Follows the Person (MFP) program, was officially approved by CMS. The OP serves as the policy and procedures manual for the grant. You can access the OP by visiting our Web site at Colorado.gov/hcpf/CCT.
The Department was awarded $400,000 in MFP supplemental funding by The Administration on AgingCourtnay Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05876902238309929124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203201686841546143.post-43290263906456571732011-12-31T12:30:00.000-08:002012-01-04T12:31:32.124-08:00Attention Health Professionals: 2012 Annual Participation Enrollment Program ExtensionCMS is anticipating Congressional action to avert the negative update for the 2012 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. Therefore, CMS is extending the 2012 Annual Participation Enrollment Period through Tuesday, February 14, 2012. The enrollment period now runs Monday, November 14, 2011 through Tuesday, February 14, 2012.
The effective date for any participation status change during the extension, Courtnay Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05876902238309929124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203201686841546143.post-22779659630829275352011-12-29T07:18:00.001-08:002011-12-29T07:19:17.401-08:00Compliance Deadline for the Transition to ASC X12 Version 5010 is Less Than One Week AwayThough CMS has announced an enforcement discretionary period of 90 days for Version 5010 compliance, the deadline remains Sunday, January 1, 2012. Enforcement will not be exercised until Sunday, April 1, 2012; however, it is important that organizations continue to complete the transition to Version 5010 as soon as possible, if they have not done so already.Courtnay Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05876902238309929124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203201686841546143.post-23480364556809209022011-12-29T07:00:00.000-08:002011-12-29T07:00:00.988-08:00Holding of Institutional Provider 2012 Date-of-Service ClaimsAs the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) implements calendar year 2012 changes, Medicare claims administration contractors will be holding some institutional provider claims containing 2012 services for up to the first 10 business days of January 2012 (i.e., Sunday, January 1, 2012, through Tuesday, January 17, 2012). Claims will be released as system testing is successfully Courtnay Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05876902238309929124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203201686841546143.post-16943559160626041382011-12-29T05:00:00.000-08:002011-12-29T05:00:13.226-08:00Nursing Education and Loan Repayment Program (NELRP) 2012 Application Cycle Now Open!The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Bureau of Clinician Recruitment and Service (BCRS), is pleased to announce the 2012 application cycle for NELRP is now open and will remain open through February 15, 2012.
NELRP offers Registered Nurses (RNs), advanced practice registered nurses, such as Nurse Practitioners (NPs), and nurse faculty an opportunity to repay 60 percent of Courtnay Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05876902238309929124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203201686841546143.post-16273790110488781572011-12-28T10:05:00.001-08:002011-12-28T11:52:41.144-08:00Register NOW for 2012 Forum - Essential Perspectives for Safety Net ProvidersOur annual event brought to you by the Colorado Rural Health Center and ClinicNET is just around the corner. Join us April 11th - 13th at the Sheraton Denver West in Lakewood, Colorado and participate in the numerous education, training and networking opportunities available to you. For more information on this event or to register please visit our website or contact Courtnay Ryan at cr@Courtnay Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05876902238309929124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203201686841546143.post-31631350923990269172011-12-28T09:55:00.000-08:002011-12-28T09:57:38.870-08:00Upcoming CRHC WebinarsPlease join CRHC for these upcoming webinars – click on the titles for more information and to register:· Community Health Needs Assessments – January 11· Top 10 CAH Deficiencies and What We Can Do About It… - January 27· Utilization Management for CAHs – February 28· CAH Swing Beds: Part I – March 20· CAH Swing Beds: Part II – April 3Courtnay Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05876902238309929124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203201686841546143.post-71180251159396186952011-12-27T09:57:00.000-08:002011-12-28T10:01:20.438-08:00Colorado Rural Credentialing Network – Register Now for 2012!Credentialing of physicians and other healthcare practitioners is a key risk management function for facilities, both large and small. Further, it has become a complex and seldom understood process. CRHC’s Colorado Rural Credentialing Network provides rural hospitals and clinics with information, education, and resources pertaining to this important task. For an annual fee of $250 (CRHC members)/Courtnay Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05876902238309929124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203201686841546143.post-51774160793300400492011-12-22T07:00:00.000-08:002011-12-22T07:00:03.232-08:00CRHC Webinar – Community Health Needs AssessmentsCommunity Health Needs Assessments are a great way to highlight for the community the importance of local hospitals and clinics, both in regard to health and to economic impact! Please join CRHC’s Clint Cresawn on January 11 from 1-2pm for an informative webinar about new technical assistance packages designed to assist with community health needs assessments. Participants will learn about:
- Courtnay Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05876902238309929124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203201686841546143.post-53247260007836316412011-12-21T15:03:00.001-08:002011-12-21T15:05:06.023-08:00Colorado Cancer, Cardiovascular Disease and Pulmonary Disease (CCPD) Review Committee SurveyThe Cancer, Cardiovascular Disease and Pulmonary Disease (CCPD) Review Committee is currently reviewing its funding priorities and strategic approach. As stakeholders of CCPD, the committee members value your input as they develop future strategic budgets for the CCPD grants program. Please provide your answers to the following questions by JANUARY 3rd, 2012 so that the Review Committee can make Courtnay Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05876902238309929124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203201686841546143.post-30567944720108606182011-12-21T14:59:00.000-08:002011-12-21T15:01:07.861-08:00Top 10 CAH Deficiencies and What We Can Do About It…Join CRHC for this webinar on January 27 with presenter Terry Mahar from Eide Bailly, where we will focus on the top 10 most common deficiencies cited related to the CAH Medicare Conditions of Participation both in Colorado, as well as nationally. For each deficiency, the CoP will be reviewed and defined, and process improvement methods (i.e. changes in policy or practice, etc.) on how to be in Courtnay Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05876902238309929124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203201686841546143.post-25444620394813134572011-12-21T14:30:00.000-08:002011-12-21T15:10:53.713-08:00Don’t miss the opportunity to offer loan repayment to your healthcare providers!Do you have a healthcare provider at your facility who is interested in loan repayment? Let them know that the 2012 National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repayment Program application cycle is open. The application cycle is open from December 13, 2012 to May 15, 2012.
Up to $60,000 for a 2-year commitment is available to your primary care healthcare providers (based on HPSA)!
NHSC providesCourtnay Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05876902238309929124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203201686841546143.post-70477026544046257142011-12-20T15:14:00.000-08:002011-12-21T15:14:53.668-08:002012 ICD-10-CM Code Updates Now Available from CMSCMS has posted the 2012 ICD-10-CM code updates to the CMS website, including the 2012 ICD-10-CM index and tabular, code titles, addendum, General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), and reimbursement mappings files. The 2012 ICD-10-CM files contain information on the new diagnosis coding system, ICD-10-CM, that is being developed as a replacement for ICD-9-CM, Volumes 1 and 2. These files are available Courtnay Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05876902238309929124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203201686841546143.post-62001428387882361942011-12-20T15:12:00.000-08:002011-12-21T15:13:56.553-08:00Providers Not Required to Supply Advanced Diagnostic Imaging (ADI) Certification Information via Enrollment ProcessIn January 2012, all Part B suppliers including physicians, and non-physician practitioners performing the technical component of advanced diagnostic imaging services—also known as ADI—who are paid under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule will need to be accredited by one of the CMS-approved accrediting organizations. The accreditation organization will transmit all necessary data to CMS on an Courtnay Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05876902238309929124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203201686841546143.post-62173893225332313992011-12-20T15:10:00.000-08:002011-12-21T15:12:04.549-08:00Attention Health Professionals: Information Regarding the Holding of 2012 Date-of-Service Claims for Services Paid Under the 2012 Medicare Physician Fee ScheduleAttention Health Professionals: Information Regarding the Holding of 2012 Date-of-Service Claims for Services Paid Under the 2012 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule
The negative update under current law for the 2012 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule is scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2012, eight business days from today. Consequently, as on numerous occasions in the past, the Centers for Courtnay Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05876902238309929124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203201686841546143.post-28206641844649155652011-12-19T15:15:00.000-08:002011-12-21T15:17:00.787-08:00Only 18 Days Until the HIPAA 5010 Compliance Date! January 1, 2012 – PC-ACE Pro32 Version 2.32 File Automatically Effective With ASC X12 5010.
ASC X12 835 5010 Move-to-Production Procedures.
5010 Address and Nine-Digit ZIP Code Requirement.
Reminders:
ASC X12 837 5010 Move-to-Production Procedures.
5010 Testing Procedures Manual – Updated.
New CMS ICD-10 Articles.
Visit TrailBlazer’s 5010 Information Web page to ensure you receive Courtnay Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05876902238309929124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203201686841546143.post-34888511740064344372011-12-19T15:05:00.000-08:002011-12-21T15:06:01.084-08:00Requests For Supervision Level Changes For Hospital Outpatient Therapeutic ServicesOn Friday, December 16th, CMS published notice CMS-1586-N announcing the first semi-annual meeting of the Advisory Panel on Hospital Outpatient Payment. This panel advises CMS on the clinical integrity of the APC groups and their associated weights and will now also review hospital outpatient supervision issues. The first meeting is scheduled for February 27, 28, and 29 and the agenda will Courtnay Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05876902238309929124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203201686841546143.post-40387219071429697892011-12-19T15:01:00.000-08:002011-12-21T15:02:36.425-08:00Final Board of Health Rule Draft: HCW Influenza VaccinationThe Department has posted the final draft of the HCW Influenza Vaccination proposed rule. A summary of the highlights of the proposed rule are below:
Any licensed healthcare entity that, using its own methodology, can guarantee at least 90% of its healthcare workers received the influenza vaccine during the prior year shall be exempt from the more specific requirements of the rule as long as theCourtnay Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05876902238309929124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203201686841546143.post-20171339246924357412011-12-16T15:08:00.000-08:002011-12-21T15:08:54.205-08:00TrailBlazer Medicare NoticesScreening and Behavioral Counseling Interventions in Primary Care to Reduce Alcohol Misuse – 12/15/11
Intensive Behavioral Therapy for Cardiovascular Disease – 12/12/11Courtnay Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05876902238309929124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203201686841546143.post-28879805199930623392011-12-16T15:06:00.000-08:002011-12-21T15:06:39.979-08:00Medicare FFS Revised ABNThe latest version of the ABN (with the release date of 3/2011 printed in the lower left hand corner) is now available for immediate use and can be accessed via the link below. Mandatory use of this version begins on January, 1 2012. All ABNs with the release date of 3/2008 that are issued on or after January 1, 2012 will be considered invalid. More information is available on the CMS website Courtnay Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05876902238309929124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203201686841546143.post-56026709837282329072011-12-15T10:40:00.000-08:002011-12-15T10:40:00.995-08:00CONGRATULATIONS St. Thomas More Physician Group and Spanish Peaks Family Clinic !!The Colorado Rural Health Center is proud to acknowledge two clinics in the Southeast region of the state for achieving Level III Patient Centered Medical Home ( PCMH) recognition. Way to go!!! Both St. Thomas More Physician Group of Canon City, CO and Spanish Peak Family Clinic in Walsenburg, CO have been working hard to reach this goal since 2009. These two clinics have successfully traveled Courtnay Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05876902238309929124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203201686841546143.post-27503179708610203082011-12-14T14:13:00.000-08:002011-12-14T14:13:26.578-08:002012 CMS OPPS Final Rule with Comment PeriodCMS is accepting comments on the 2012 OPPS Final Rule until Jan 3, 2012. The final rule includes sections addressing physician supervision in hospitals and CAHs. To access the rule and comment page, click here. For a summary of the rule, click here.Courtnay Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05876902238309929124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203201686841546143.post-25377844548588798082011-12-14T14:09:00.000-08:002011-12-14T14:10:59.539-08:002012 Colorado Rural Credentialing Network – Register Now!Register now for CRHC’s 2012 Colorado Rural Credentialing Network. This peer learning network provides rural hospitals and clinics: Access to participate in quarterly interactive Educational Credentialing Webinars facilitated by an expert credentialing specialist
Up-to-Date Tools, Resources, Templates, and Materials, Archived Network Webinars and Information (through a member-only website)
PeerCourtnay Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05876902238309929124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203201686841546143.post-85761256702158662232011-12-14T14:05:00.001-08:002011-12-14T14:08:30.744-08:00Upcoming CRHC WebinarsCRHC is pleased to offer the following upcoming webinars. For more information and to register, click on each title.
Community Health Needs Assessments
January 11, 2012, 1:00-2:00
Top 10 CAH Deficiencies and What We Can Do About It…-
January 27, 2012 11:00-12:00
Utilization Management for Critical Access Hospitals
February 28, 2012, 11:00-12:30Courtnay Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05876902238309929124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203201686841546143.post-84191425394956196882011-12-14T08:17:00.000-08:002011-12-15T09:27:43.483-08:00National Health Service Corps CAH AnnouncementThe Health Resources and Services Administration has released its 2012 guidance for the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repayment Program (LRP), which includes a pilot program that expands eligibility to CAHs and eligible clinicians working in CAHs: primary care physicians; psychiatrists; nurse practitioners; certified nurse midwives; and physician assistants. CAHs and interested Courtnay Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05876902238309929124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203201686841546143.post-48115214890399290112011-12-13T14:53:00.000-08:002011-12-14T14:54:26.366-08:00TrailBlazer Medicare Education ListservTrailBlazer Provider Outreach and Education develops and promotes educational opportunities that enhance the Medicare knowledge of our providers and their staffs. All upcoming educational opportunities are posted on the Calendar of Events Web page. For a full list of recent resource links and articles please click hereCourtnay Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05876902238309929124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203201686841546143.post-16677314350006220642011-12-13T14:11:00.000-08:002011-12-14T14:11:52.551-08:00Join CAH MBQIP – Tell Your StoryThe Federal Health Resources and Services Administration’s Office of Rural Health Policy (ORHP) recently kicked off a new Critical Access Hospital initiative, MBQIP, the Medicare Beneficiary Quality Improvement Project. With more national attention on quality and reporting, this initiative takes a proactive and visionary approach to ensure CAHs are well-equipped and prepared to measure and Courtnay Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05876902238309929124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203201686841546143.post-65101471275616718402011-12-12T14:08:00.000-08:002011-12-14T14:09:14.018-08:00Free Benchmarking Resource for CAHsThe Quality Health Indicators (QHi) benchmarking tool is an online system geared towards CAHs and small rural hospitals under 50 beds. The majority of Colorado’s CAHs are QHi users, which enables participating hospitals to benchmark various clinical quality, financial, patient satisfaction, and operational measures against other CAHs in the state and around the nation. For more information about Courtnay Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05876902238309929124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203201686841546143.post-30733150134956608172011-12-12T14:04:00.000-08:002011-12-14T14:05:04.750-08:00Revised CMS Interpretive Guidelines for Hospitals and CAHsClarification is provided for existing hospital regulations 42 CFR 482.13(a) and (b), and new 42 CFR 482.13(h), concerning hospital patients’ rights, including advance directives and visitation rights. Clarification is provided for existing CAH regulations at 42 CFR 485.608(a), concerning compliance with Federal laws and regulations, including regulations governing advance directives and requiredCourtnay Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05876902238309929124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203201686841546143.post-1050007093988658462011-12-12T13:54:00.000-08:002011-12-14T13:57:25.833-08:00NPR on CAHs: an overlooked perspectiveThe Dec. 8 NPR piece produced by Kaiser Health News (KHN) didn’t report that Medicare costs are lower for rural patients than their urban counterparts. Medicare spends 4.5% less per beneficiary for rural residents compared to those living in urban areas, according to a recentStroudwater report which used 2008 Dartmouth Atlas data. The value that rural providers (including Hood Memorial Hospital Courtnay Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05876902238309929124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203201686841546143.post-34184203526908489502011-12-09T13:57:00.000-08:002011-12-14T14:03:45.826-08:00CMS Launches Medicaid.gov WebsiteThe Center for Medicaid and CHIP Services (CMCS) is pleased to announce the initial launch of http://medicaid.gov/, the first Federal government website devoted to the policies -- and the people -- of Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). This website is the culmination of efforts at the Center for Medicaid and CHIP Services to revitalize and reorient the information the Courtnay Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05876902238309929124noreply@blogger.com