Wednesday, July 17, 2013

Mary Groves with Peck Schaffer will present on Healthcare Finance and Planning!

 
Session Title: Health Care Facility Planning and Finance 101
Health care providers have tremendous capital needs. Rural health clinics and critical access hospitals alike face similar challenges in keeping up with the ever-changing need for space and locations where integrated services can be provided. Providers all face the same financial questions: How to efficiently plan for and economically finance new construction projects, renovations and acquisitions, etc. Proactive management combined with tax-exempt financing and other governmental funding may offer the best options. “Health Care Facility Planning and Finance 101” will offer participants a path for success.
Our presentation will cover:
  • Steps to successful Facility Planning
  • Tax-exempt bond basics
  • What are the costs?
  • Fundraising Opportunities

David Ginsberg will present at Annual Conference!

David Ginsberg
DAVID GINSBERG

David has lectured and provided hands on support for health care organizations who are searching, selecting or implementing Electronic Health Records. Drawing on this extensive compliance background, as well as provider work flow management, he is helping organizations make sound business decisions in this emerging area.

"His sessions are always full!"
 
"David is a great presenter.  I would like to see more of this next year. His updates are an important part of the ever changing healthcare field."

David will present 4 sessions at this year's Annual Rural Health Conference.  One of those sessions will be:

How to be an effective Compliance Officer...  
Rural healthcare organizations face challenges with limited resources and staff. Compliance officials often must wear multiple "hats" and stay current with many changing regulations. This session will explore the best practices for effective Compliance Officials including:
  • Building a culture of compliance in your organization
  • Dealing with conflicting roles
  • Using information technology to help you
Who should attend...
  • Compliance officers
  • CEOs and CFO's or other senior management

Friday, July 12, 2013

Southwest Telehealth Resource Center Exhibiting!!!

SWTRCThe Southwest Telehealth Resource Center (SWTRC) was created through a federal grant (#G221T16262) to advance the effective use of telemedicine services throughout the Southwest. It is one of thirteen Telehealth Resource Centers in the United States, each serving a distinct geographic region. The SWTRC serves hospitals, clinics, public health offices, and private-practice healthcare providers in the broader Southwest region.

The SWTRC assists start-up telehealth programs in their development and serves as a resource for existing programs regarding changes in technology and other issues affecting telehealth in the Southwest region.

Telemedicine has been shown empirically to improve access to quality medical care for many patients living in rural and medically underserved areas. The SWTRC draws expertise from the internationally recognized Arizona Telemedicine Program, which has been providing telemedicine services throughout the state of Arizona since 1996.  For more information, check them out online!
EPOWERdoc, offers a comprehensive suite of Emergency Department documentation systems for hospitals large and small. In healthcare, electronic medical records can be the driving force behind an efficient and well-managed emergency department. At EPowerdoc they understand that some ERs are reluctant to switch to Electronic Medical Records, which is why they strive to make the transition as smooth as possible.

Learn more about EPOWERdoc by visiting their website or check them out on Facebook!

Unique Solutions to Exhibit!!

Unique Solutions Associates Inc., a preferred provider with CRHC, functions to connect CRHC members with a variety of vendors and solution providers through various group purchasing solutions.  Unique Solutions will host an exhibit table at the conference, so Members and Non-Members be sure to visit with Ed Cody, President, Unique Solutions. Check them out online, Linked In, or Twitter.  

Colorado Hospital Association at Annual Rural Health Conference.

Colorado Hospital Association, a longtime partner and supporter of Colorado Rural Health Center, is set to exhibit at this year's Annual Rural Health Conference.  The Colorado Hospital Association (CHA) represents 95 hospitals and health systems throughout Colorado. CHA serves as a trusted and reliable resource on health and policy issues, hospital data and trends for policymakers, the media and the public. Check them out online!

Diversified Radiology of Colorado to Exhibit!

Diversified Radiology is  a team of top-tiered radiologists dedicated to the utmost medical care by ensuring that each radiologist concentrates exclusively on their individual specialties for which they have pursued additional training. Some of the specialties within the practice include: Neuro, Body, Cardiac, Vascular, Pediatric, Breast, Nuclear/PET and Musculoskeletal Imaging—the majority have been published in leading medical journals. This differs from other groups that require their radiologists to interpret radiographs across the board. The group is insistent that they achieve and maintain a standard of care that surpasses the expectation of its affiliates and patients. Check them out online or on Facebook!

Call for Exhibitors and Sponsors!

Thanks to conference sponsors and exhibitors, CRHC is able to present excellent speakers and sessions.

Planning for the 2013 Annual Rural Health Conference is in full swing at CRHC and we need your help to host this annual networking and educational conference for rural providers. The Conference will take place October 17-18 at Hotel Elegante (previously Crowne Plaza) in Colorado Springs. The conference will be held on the main floor, with over 17,000 square footage reserved.

Exhibitor and Sponsor levels and benefits have been revised since last year's conference, so check out the prospectus below for conference details. Questions? Contact Bridgette at bo@coruralhealth.org.