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Critical Access Hospitals and the National Health Service Corps

Recruiting providers to your Critical Access Hospital (CAH) – or keeping them there – may be easier if the provider knows they could receive up to $60,000 to pay off their school loans, in addition to receiving a salary. National Health Service Corps (NHSC) approved sites can make that offer. And any CAH in a Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) is eligible – and encouraged – to apply to become an NHSC-approved site as part of a new pilot program announced by the White House Rural Council in 2011.

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Posted on Mar 28, 2012

Meaningful Use Stage 2: What’s Next? April 11th Webinar MO HIT Assistance Center News Advisory

MO HIT Assistance Center Advanced Webinar April 11th
NEW TIME! 5:00 – 6:00 p.m.

Columbia, MO—Last month, the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) for Stage 2 meaningful use was posted to the Office of the Federal Register for public inspection. The proposed rule outlines the next stage of meaningful use for the Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Programs, which are administered by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). On Wednesday, April 11th, you can find out what changes will be required of your current documentation methods in order to continue your successful participation in the EHR Incentive program at our monthly MO HIT Assistance Center advanced Webinar presentation.
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Posted on Mar 16, 2012