Showing posts with label Member of the Month. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Member of the Month. Show all posts
All Twenty Nine Colorado Critical Access Hospitals Join Colorado Rural Health Center Membership
RELEASE DATE: June 16, 2014
Contact: Bridgette Olson, Outreach Program Manager
303-832-7493 or bo@coruralhealth.org
The Colorado Rural Health Center is proud to welcome Aspen Valley Hospital District as the newest rural health facility member and this month’s featured member.
Denver, CO— Aspen Valley Hospital (AVH) this month became the newest member of the Colorado Rural Health Center (CRHC). Each month, CRHC recognizes one of its members whose work supports CRHC’s vision that all rural Coloradans have access to comprehensive, affordable, high quality health care.
As this month’s featured member, Aspen Valley Hospital is recognized for delivering excellent health care to the city of Aspen and surrounding residents. AVH boasts several national awards for service excellence, including 2013 HealthStrong™ Top 100 Critical Access Hospital recognition and they are the first Colorado hospital to be selected as a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network.
“Critical Access Hospitals are a vital component of the rural health care delivery system,” said Michelle Mills, chief executive officer at CRHC. “With the recent addition of Aspen Valley Hospital, we now have all twenty nine Critical Access Hospitals in Colorado engaged in our membership constituency.”
Mills added, “We know that Aspen Valley Hospital shares our commitment to and enthusiasm for enhancing rural health, and we are excited to work together in the future.”
Located 220 miles west of Denver in Pitkin County, Aspen is a world-class destination with approximately 6,600 year-around residents and approximately 50,000 visitors.
Using CRHC’s Health Awareness for Rural Communities Data Bank, several county-level health indicators stand out. For instance, Pitkin County has an adult obesity rate of 29 percent, compared to the state average of 56 percent. The projected growth for ambulatory surgery visits is 3.3 percent compared to the 7.2 percent state average. Furthermore, like many rural and frontier areas in the state, the projected population growth for those age 65 and older (28.8 percent) surpasses the state average of 24 percent.
AVH became members this month in order to position the hospital to take advantage of several resources offered at CRHC. Caleb Siem, CRHC’s critical access hospital program manager visited the hospital in May.
“I was impressed by the hospital’s advanced health facility,” says Siem. “After speaking with several of the staff, it became apparent that there were several services that would be valuable to them, such as our swing bed webinars, educational workshops and networking resources.”
Aspen Valley Hospital prides itself as being a true “community hospital” providing extraordinary health care and commitment to quality care. The current day hospital stands as a legacy embodying the spirit of the first Aspen hospital built in 1891.
This quote describing the hospital was written by a reporter in the 1890s and still accurately describes the spirit of Aspen Valley Hospital. “The average citizen acquiesces in the general belief that such an institution [the hospital], built as it was by private subscription and standing with its doors open for afflicted humanity, is an honor to the city and a most welcome abode for those in misfortune who enjoy its rare benefits.”
For further information about Aspen Valley Hospital, please visit their website. To learn more about the city of Aspen or to plan your next visit, please visit the Aspen Chamber Resort Association website. If you’d like to learn more about CRHC membership, visit the CRHC website. If you’re interested in the Health Awareness for Rural Communities Data Bank, please read the following issue paper.
About The Colorado Rural Health Center
The Colorado Rural Health Center was established in 1991 as Colorado's State Office of Rural Health. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, CRHC's serves dual roles as the State Office of Rural Health with the mission of assisting rural communities in addressing health care issues; and as the State Rural Health Association, advocating for policy change to ensure that rural Coloradoans have access to comprehensive, affordable health care services of the highest quality. For more information visit www.coruralhealth.org, call 303-832-7493, or call toll free 800-851-6782 from rural Colorado.
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Member of the Month: Delta County Memorial Hospital
RELEASE DATE: May 15, 2014
Contact: Bridgette Olson, Outreach Program Manager
303-832-7493 or bo@coruralhealth.org
Delta County Memorial Hospital Recognized as Colorado Rural Health Center’s Featured Member of the Month
Denver, CO— The Colorado Rural Health Center (CRHC) is proud to recognize Delta County Memorial Hospital as its featured member of the month. Each month, the CRHC recognizes one of its members whose work supports the CRHC’s vision that all rural Coloradans have access to comprehensive, affordable, high quality healthcare.
Delta County Memorial Hospital is a nonprofit hospital district with over 500 employees serving residents of Delta County and the neighboring region for over a century. Located on Colorado’s western slope, approximately 165 miles southwest of Denver, Delta County is home to 29,841 residents and one of the largest flat top mountains in the world.
Like many rural areas in the state, the population over 65 is expected to grow substantially in the coming years. The current population 65 and older represents 21 percent of the total population and is the only age demographic with a positive population growth expected over the next five years. The population 65 and older is expected to grow by 6.7 percent compared to negative 8.4 percent those 64 and under. With the aging population growing, Delta County has maintained 33.5 skilled nursing facility beds per 1,000 elderly individuals, equal to the state average and just under the national average of 41.
Based on recent County Health Rankings data, Delta County has some of the top health outcomes in rural Colorado. When compared to the rural average, Delta County has higher percentages of mammography screening and higher rate of influenza vaccination [66 percent mammography screening compared to rural average of 63 percent, and 40 percent influenza vaccination compared to rural average 37 percent].
This type of data is frequently used by health facilities to evaluate the current and future health status of a community. Applying projections to current and past data helps create a picture of health for a community.Delta County Memorial Hospital – a CRHC member for over seven years – completed this type of evaluation in 2010 through a Community Health Needs Assessment.
“Community Health Needs Assessments are designed to provide a base from which a community action plan can be formulated,” says CRHC’s director of workforce and outreach Melissa Bosworth. “Developing a strong, local healthcare system creates high-paying jobs, ensures healthcare dollars are spent locally and makes a county more attractive as a place to live and work.”
The Colorado Rural Health Center recently aggregated over 100 health measurements, many of those identical to the type of data used in a Community Health Needs Assessment, into a data bank called Health Awareness for Rural Communities (HARC).
“The HARC Data Bank serves as a low cost solution for those interested in rural specific health data,” says Bosworth. The HARC Data Bank is the first data bank created to examine the health dynamics of rural and frontier counties in Colorado.
It is through this type of systems-level planning and strong leadership, Delta County Memorial Hospital has made many notable accomplishments in recent years.
“Delta County Memorial Hospital is a great example of a healthcare facility that has used county level health data to guide their long-term planning,” said Bosworth. “The hospital continues to thrive given the uncharted waters of today’s healthcare environment – they are a great healthcare facility to recognize as this month’s featured CRHC member.”
Last year, Delta County Memorial Hospital was the only hospital in the region to receive an “A” Hospital Safety Score rating by The Leapfrog Group based upon preventable medical errors, injuries, accidents and infections.
The hospital is also involved with other CRHC programs and services, such as quality improvement initiatives and health information technology support. Kathryn Steele, CRHC's quality improvement specialist, works extensively with the hospital. “Delta County Memorial is the healthcare hub in Delta County. We often think of hospitals as places to go when we are sick – associating them with illness instead of wellness,” says Steele. “Delta County Memorial is truly a leader in promoting community health and a culture of inclusiveness.”
In addition to the hospital, the following clinics also provide care within the community; Premier Women’s Healthcare of Delta, Delta Pediatrics, Internal Medicine Associates/Pulmonology, Colorow Family Medical Center in Olathe, Grand Mesa Rheumatology Center, Grand Mesa Oncology Center and Delta Montrose Home Health Services.
To learn more about Delta County Memorial Hospital, visit their website or connect with them on Facebook.
About The Colorado Rural Health Center
The Colorado Rural Health Center was established in 1991 as Colorado's State Office of Rural Health. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, CRHC's serves dual roles as the State Office of Rural Health with the mission of assisting rural communities in addressing healthcare issues; and as the State Rural Health Association, advocating for policy change to ensure that rural Coloradoans have access to comprehensive, affordable healthcare services of the highest quality. For more information visit www.coruralhealth.org, call 303-832-7493, or call toll free 800-851-6782 from rural Colorado.
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Gunnison Valley Health Recognized by the Colorado Rural Health Center for Outstanding Membership Engagement
The city and county of Gunnison is named after John W. Gunnison who explored the region in 1853. He only spent three days in the area, surveying for the transcontinental railroad route. It wasn’t until the 1870s that the town began to boom as miners, ranchers and traders moved in.
In addition to the Gunnison Valley Hospital, there is a Family Birthing Center, a Senior Care Center, a Cancer Care Center and philanthropic Foundation. The hospital is a 24-bed, critical access hospital and Level IV Trauma Center, that currently participates in CRHC’s Small Rural Hospital Improvement Program (SHIP) grant.
“CRHC’s is dedicated to assessing the needs of Colorado’s small rural hospitals and coordinating resources to address those needs,” says Danette Swanson, CRHC’s health information technology program manager.
Since 2002, the SHIP grant has provided an opportunity for rural hospitals to enhance billing and reimbursement, improve HIPAA compliance, decrease medical errors, support adoption of health information technology, and improve the quality of care provided to rural communities.
According to Swanson, who manages the SHIP program, lack of healthcare providers, community resources, and technology increase the need for assistance in strengthening and developing the rural health infrastructure. The overall goal of SHIP is to utilize funds to support hospital activities to improve quality and efficiency of the care delivered.
Rural hospitals in Colorado are taking positive steps to implement performance improvement programs, provide for patient safety initiatives, and meet the needs of their communities. Gunnison Valley Hospital is a prime example a highly engaged SHIP participant.
Gunnison Valley Health is also contracted with CRHC’s Colorado Provider Recruitment program, which helps communities recruit and retain dedicated and qualified healthcare professionals who are committed to practicing in rural areas.
In addition, Gunnison Valley Health has participated in the Colorado Resource for Emergency and Trauma Education (CREATE) program. The program provides funding for education and training for emergency medical and trauma services.
The Colorado Rural Health Center is proud to recognize Gunnison Valley Health as this month’s featured member of the month. The hospital is also recognized nationally by iVantage Health Analytics as a 2013 HealthStrongTM Award winner for Excellence in Efficiency, Overall Excellence, and Excellence in Patient Satisfaction.
About The Colorado Rural Health Center
The Colorado Rural Health Center was established in 1991 as Colorado's State Office of Rural Health. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, CRHC's serves dual roles as the State Office of Rural Health with the mission of assisting rural communities in addressing healthcare issues; and as the State Rural Health Association, advocating for policy change to ensure that rural Coloradoans have access to comprehensive, affordable healthcare services of the highest quality. For more information visit www.coruralhealth.org, call 303-832-7493, or call toll free 800-851-6782 from rural Colorado.
Prowers Medical Center Nominated as Featured Member of the Colorado Rural Health Center
RELEASE DATE: March 17, 2014
Contact: Bridgette Olson, Outreach Program Manager
303-832-7493 or bo@coruralhealth.org
Prowers Medical Center Nominated as Featured Member of the Colorado Rural Health Center
Prowers Medical Center is a great example of a rural hospital taking positive steps to implement performance improvement programs, provide for patient safety initiatives, and meet the needs of their communities.
Denver, CO—Prowers Medical Center, a Critical Access Hospital in Lamar, CO, is owned and operated by the Prowers County Hospital District and governed by a board of directors elected by the citizens who reside in the district (Prowers and Baca Counties).
Many organizations recognize excellence in healthcare in the form of awards, accreditation, or designations of excellence. CRHC began recognizing a featured member of the month in early 2013 to shed light upon the excellent healthcare delivery in rural Colorado by its membership.
“Our membership includes nearly 200 hospitals, clinics and other healthcare facilities serving rural Colorado,” said Melissa Bosworth, director of workforce and outreach. “We wanted to create a method to showcase the innovation and success stories that continues to impact the quality of healthcare delivery in these communities.”
Prowers Medical Center has been a CRHC member for more than a decade and participates in a variety of quality improvement programs and educational activities.
The hospital is currently involved with a rigorous program to reduce avoidable readmission rates and improve communications in transitions of care. Tackling this issue is an opportunity to improve quality and reduce costs.
The hospital is also involved with the Small Rural Hospital Improvement Program, a statewide collaborative project that provides an opportunity for rural hospitals to enhance billing and reimbursement, improve HIPAA compliance, decrease medical errors, support adoption of health information technology, and improve the quality of care provided to rural communities.
“We’re thrilled that this distinction was given to Prowers Medical Center,” said Courtnay Ryan, quality improvement specialist.
Ryan works extensively with the hospital’s two affiliated rural health clinics; the Lamar Medical Clinic and the Las Animas Family Practice. “This recognition reinforces that the hospital and clinics are focused on delivering the highest quality of care to meet the needs of the people they serve.”
The clinics themselves are highly engaged with activities and programs offered at CRHC. Specifically, they are involved with the Healthy Clinic Improvement Program, a project focusing on creating a seamless patient encounter through the improvement of basic business operations and workflow processes. “The goal is for clinics to establish a strong foundation of normal business operations in order to prepare them to take on more robust quality improvement initiatives,” said Ryan.
The clinics are also involved with activities to assist the hospital in reducing readmission rates. The focus and goals for the clinics is around chronic disease management, specifically diabetes. The project aligns with national trends and funding priorities demonstrating sustainable improvements and outcomes.
Prowers Medical Center has a long history within the community, beginning as early as 1928 when the Charles Maxwell Hospital was built. Almost twenty year later the Dominican Sisters of the Immaculate Conception purchased the hospital, which was renamed Sacred Heart Hospital, until 1968 when the Prowers County Hospital District was formed.
It wasn’t until 1978 that the current hospital was moved and rebuilt at its current location. To learn more about Prowers Medical Center visit their website at www.prowersmedical.com/.
The Colorado Rural Health Center is proud to recognize Prowers Medical Center as this month’s featured member of the month. The hospital is also recognized nationally by iVantage Health as a 2013 HealthStrongTM Award winner for Excellence in Efficiency.
About The Colorado Rural Health Center
The Colorado Rural Health Center was established in 1991 as Colorado's State Office of Rural Health. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, CRHC's serves dual roles as the State Office of Rural Health with the mission of assisting rural communities in addressing healthcare issues; and as the State Rural Health Association, advocating for policy change to ensure that rural Coloradoans have access to comprehensive, affordable healthcare services of the highest quality. For more information visit www.coruralhealth.org, call 303-832-7493, or call toll free 800-851-6782 from rural Colorado.
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Estes Park Medical Center Recognized as Colorado Rural Health Center’s Featured Member of the Month
Located 90 miles northwest of Denver and just a few minutes east of the entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park is the community of Estes Park, Colorado. Estes Park has a long rich history spanning from Joel Estes’s discovery of the Estes Valley in 1859, to the opening of the Stanley hotel in 1909, and the dedication of the Rocky Mountain National Park in 1915.
As a popular resort destination, Estes Park is home to nearly 12,000 residents and welcomes over three million visitors a year. With an abundance of birds and wildlife, rugged mountain grandeur, quaint shops and a bustling main street – Estes Park is a year-round attraction destination.
Serving the community and large tourist population, the Estes Park Medical Center (EPMC) is a 25-bed Critical Access Hospital and Level IV Trauma Center. Promoting wellness and providing the highest quality of healthcare, EPMC also includes a 60-bed skilled nursing facility and specialty clinic. In addition, EPMC partners closely Timberline Clinic and Salud Family Health Center located in Estes Park.
In September last year, heavy rains washed out two of the three roads into Estes Park, leaving EPMC isolated and without an easy route to transport some patients needing advanced care, down the mountain to an urban hospital. For more on this story, check out the article by Eric Whitney, After the Floods, Colorado Hospital Braces for Winter.
As a member of the Colorado Rural Health Center (CRHC), EPMC engages in a variety of programs and services. Most notable is the hospital’s involvement in the Improving Communications and Readmissions (iCARE) program. The goal of iCARE is to help Colorado's Critical Access Hospitals reduce avoidable readmission rates and improve communications in transitions of care.
EPMC also participates in the Small Rural Hospital Improvement (SHIP) program, which supports quality improvement and meaningful use of health information technology. In addition, the clinic has been involved with Healthy Clinic Assessments (HCAs). HCAs are an evaluation process on the day-to-day operations of the clinic – a snapshot of the clinic’s internal processes and staff interaction. The goal of Healthy Clinic Assessments is to streamline the operational workflow and the policies and procedures of a clinic, in order to maximize efficiency and create a seamless and positive patient experience.
The Colorado Rural Health Center also offers a wide variety of educational workshops and webinars, which EPMC has utilized, in addition to many resources to assist them with their implementation of Health Information Technology (HIT) solutions.
The Colorado Rural Health Center is proud to recognize Estes Park Medical Center as this month’s featured member of the month. To learn more about EPMC visit their website or connect with them on Facebook.
Southwest Memorial Hospital Recognized as October Member of the Month
The Southwest Memorial
Hospital in Cortez, CO originally opened in 1914. Today Southwest Memorial Hospital is a 25-bed
critical access hospital offering the latest in medical and surgical
technology, 24/7 emergency care, a vast array of out-patient medical and
wellness services, and much more. Serving the Four Corners area, Southwest
Memorial Hospital is staffed by more than 300 employees including highly
trained and skilled physicians, nurses, technicians, administrators, and
support staff in a variety of capacities.
Glimpse of History: The early years at Southwest Memorial
Hospital
In 1914, Dr. Emil E. Johnson converted two cottages into a hospital on Main Street in Cortez. Dr. Johnson’s family lived on the premises where he had an office and an eight bed hospital. Later in the mid-1940s, the citizens of Montezuma and Dolores Counties recognized that the current facility would not serve the future needs of the two counties. The community began raising money to build a new hospital. The drive had great community support, and by 1948 enough money had been raised to build a hospital on South Broadway, currently the Johnson Building. The new facility, Southwest Memorial Hospital, opened in May 1948 and was dedicated as a memorial to the veterans of Montezuma and Dolores Counties who were killed in World War II. The original plaque with the names of these men is located just inside the main entrance of the current hospital.
In 1914, Dr. Emil E. Johnson converted two cottages into a hospital on Main Street in Cortez. Dr. Johnson’s family lived on the premises where he had an office and an eight bed hospital. Later in the mid-1940s, the citizens of Montezuma and Dolores Counties recognized that the current facility would not serve the future needs of the two counties. The community began raising money to build a new hospital. The drive had great community support, and by 1948 enough money had been raised to build a hospital on South Broadway, currently the Johnson Building. The new facility, Southwest Memorial Hospital, opened in May 1948 and was dedicated as a memorial to the veterans of Montezuma and Dolores Counties who were killed in World War II. The original plaque with the names of these men is located just inside the main entrance of the current hospital.
By the late 1970s it became obvious that the
community had outgrown the facility and a new structure was needed. Through the
Hill-Burton Act, the Federal government provided funds for construction of
hospitals that would assume the responsibility of caring for patients without
financial resources. A group of local citizens and the hospital board arranged
to obtain funding through this program for construction of a new hospital. In
the early 2000s, new services were added to the hospital including a wound care
and an infusion center. Between 2008 and 2011 the hospital converted the South Campus building into several out-patient departments and administrative offices. The hospital also opened a sleep studies department, a rural health clinic, and a walk-in care clinic, launched a hospitalist program, and began implementation of a community-wide electronic medical record system.
Colorado Rural Health Center recognizes Southwest
Memorial as October Member of the Month
Southwest
Memorial Hospital is an affiliate of Southwest Health System, Inc., a
not-for-profit corporation that is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors.
The hospital has been a member of Colorado Rural Health Center (CRHC) for many
years. The hospital is one of CRHC’s
highly engaged sites, participating in numerous programs, including; iCARE
(Improving Communications and Readmissions), REC (Regional Extension Center)
services, SHIP (Small Rural Hospital Improvement
Program), and is contracted with CRHC’s Colorado Provider Recruitment program.
In addition, the hospital’s affiliated rural health clinic has completed a
healthy clinic assessment. Staff and
leadership from the hospital and clinics actively participate in numerous CRHC
educational opportunities, including regional workshops, conferences and
webinars. CRHC is proud to recognize
Southwest Memorial Hospital for their many accomplishments and for the
outstanding level of care they provide in Cortez and the surrounding area. To learn more about Southwest Memorial
Hospital, visit their website
or check them out on Facebook.
Member of the Month: Ryon Medical and Associates
Ryon
Medical and Associates is an integrated healthcare clinic providing medical and
mental healthcare to residents in Southeastern Colorado. The clinic is located in La Junta and specializes
in family practice, psychiatry, counseling and mental health for all ages.
Martin
Masar is the Chief Executive Officer at Ryon Medical and Associates and holds a
Masters in Social Work from Creighton University. Prior to his current position as CEO at Ryon
Medical, Masar worked at the Colorado Boy’s Ranch in La Junta. It was during his time at the Boy’s Ranch
that he met his current business partner, Kevin Harsh. Harsh was the Director of Nursing at the
time, and when the Boy’s Ranch closed, Masar and Harsh developed a business
plan to renovate the old Boy’s Ranch building into a full service family clinic
– now Ryon Medical and Associates.
The
clinic provides a variety of services to its clients, including outpatient
family medical services, outpatient mental health services, assessments and
evaluations, referrals to medical centers, after hours services available by
appointment, same day appointments, private and confidential treatment,
psychological testing, educational testing, eldercare evaluations and nursing
care center evaluations.
Focusing
not only on the physical wellbeing of its patients, Ryon Medical and Associates
provides an array of mental health services.
In fact, Ryon Medical and Associates has collaborated with the Region
Six Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Center (RESADA) to expand its
services. Through this partnership,
outpatient substance abuse treatment is available for individuals who suffer
from substance abuse.
Ryon
Medical and Associates is also the recipient of a Department of Justice grant
to fund the Sexual Assault Response Project.
A project coordinator has been hired and will provided education and
training opportunities throughout the valley.
The program trains professionals in the care, treatment, trauma and
forensic examination of assault victims.
Ryon
Medical and Associates recently joined the Colorado Rural Health Center (CRHC)
membership. “We are excited to have a
rural clinic providing integrated care join our membership,” said Melissa
Bosworth, Director of Workforce and Outreach at CRHC, “Not only are we happy to
provide technical assistance and resources to the clinic, but we are able to
share their success and challenges with other rural clinics that are moving
towards integrated care.”
The CRHC’s Quality Improvement Specialist,
Kathryn Steele, recently visited the clinic to conduct a Healthy Clinic
Assessment. “This is an amazing clinic;”
said Steele, “Martin and his staff at Ryon Medical are committed to treating
the whole patient.”
Member of the Month: Delta Family Physicians
Delta Family
Physicians recognized as a leading rural private practice providing
comprehensive, high quality healthcare on the western slope
(August
2013) Aurora, CO – Located on Colorado’s western slope where the Uncompahgre
and Gunnison Rivers meet, the City of Delta is home to more than 8,000
residents. The City of Delta began as a
trading post in 1828 and was used by traders, trappers and Native Americans –
in fact, visitors to Delta can tour the original, reconstructed fort located
just 1.5 miles from the city. Providing
care to residents of Delta and surrounding areas, Delta Family Physicians, has provided
care since the late 1960s. The privately
owned family practice was incorporated in 1992 by Doctors Richard Dysart and
Samuel Kevan. Delta Family Physicians is
staffed by six family physicians and a nurse practitioner with a mission focused
on creating a medical home that provides high quality primary care to
residents.
The
Colorado Rural Health Center (CRHC), headquartered in Aurora, functions as both
the State Office of Rural Health and the association for Colorado’s extensive
rural health organizations. Each month,
the CRHC recognizes one of its members whose work supports the CRHC’s vision
that all rural Coloradans have access to comprehensive, affordable, high
quality healthcare.
The
CRHC’s Program Manager, Bridgette Olson, oversees the organization’s membership
program and works with staff at the CRHC to select which members will be
featured. “Our staff was discussing the
unique challenges of small, rural private practices - this led to a discussion
of practices that have overcome some of those challenges and Delta Family
Physicians was called out for their creativity, capacity and commitment for
providing care in their community.”
Delta
Family Physicians is a highly engaged member of the CRHC. They regularly attend conferences, webinars,
and workshops. They also contract with
the CRHC’s recruitment program which is currently recruiting a primary care
physician for the clinic. In addition,
Delta Family Physicians worked with the CRHC to complete two Healthy Clinic Assessments
and a HIPAA Security Risk Analysis.
Delta Family Physicians was also the recipient of a $50,000 grant thru
the CRHC’s Colorado Rural Health Care Grant Program. Funds were used to expand their capacity to
serve patients by improving their use of health information technology,
remodeling the clinic to increase the number of exam rooms, and improving the
quality of their exam equipment.
Diane
Dockter, the Clinic Manager at Delta Family Physicians, was excited to learn
they had been selected this month, “We are so grateful to be a part of such a
great organization as CRHC and are thankful for all the support they have given
to our clinic”.
Delta
Family Physicians is fully functional with Electronic Health Records and has
attested to Meaningful Use. They are also Certified National Rural Health
Medical Coders through the Association of Rural Health Professional Coders, and
with great turn around in their billing office have seen an increase in the
clinic’s revenue. Currently, they have
started the ICD-10 conversion and are prepared to test and transition in early
2014. They provide extensive outpatient primary care services for the entire
family at all stages of life, in addition to numerous surgical procedures. Delta Family Physicians has a long history of
providing care to the underserved populations in Delta and does not limit the
number of Medicare, Medicaid or uninsured patients they see.
Delta
Family Physicians continues to provide the highest level of care to their
patients and community by continually improving and innovating services. Although not immune to the struggles facing
rural practices, Delta Family Physicians, should be recognized for their
commitment to providing care for residents of Delta and surrounding areas. The CRHC applauds the staff and physicians
for their dedication and leadership in rural health.
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