January 29, 2009
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AAFP News Now: Georgia Study Documents Health Centers' Role in Cutting Emergency Department Use
Study focused on emergency room use in rural communities.
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January 27, 2009
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NEW: NACHC's Dr. David Stevens Testifies Before the Senate HELP Committee
Senate Panel's Focus is "Access to Prevention and Public Health for High Risk Populations."
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January 23, 2009
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NEW: 2009 Davies Award Applications Now Open
The HIMSS Nicholas E. Davies Award of Excellence recognizes excellence in the implementation and value from health information technology.
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January 21, 2009
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New: Editorial in Politico Touts Community Health Centers
U.S. Senator Bernard Sanders (I-VT) and U.S. Rep. Jim Clyburn (D-SC) write, "local health centers are the key."
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January 21, 2009
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New: Statement of Tom Van Coverden Regarding the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
The economic stimulus package dedicates $1.5 billion for Community Health Centers.
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January 16, 2009
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New Study Reveals Health Centers Reduce ER Visits in Rural Counties
Morehouse School of Medicine finds access to care at a health center can reduce unnecessary visits to the hospital ER.
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January 14, 2009
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NEW: Health Center Funding Opportunity
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) offers funding opportunity for Enabling Services for Special Populations.
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January 14, 2009
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NEW: Federal Notice on Health Center Specialty Services
HRSA issued new program information notice (PIN) on adding speciality services to scope of project.
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January 09, 2009
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The National eHealth Collaborative is Formally Launched
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The public-private partnership aims to create a secure, interoperable, nationwide health information network and improve health care.
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January 09, 2009
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Benefits of Health Center Expansion Touted at Daschle Confirmation Hearing
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C-SPAN clip: HHS Secretary Designate tells Senate panel he supports goal of health center expansion.
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January 08, 2009
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NACHC Responds to Controversial Federal Regulation
Health and Human Services Provider Conscience regulation becomes effective on January 20, 2009.
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January 06, 2009
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The Certification Commission for Health Information Technology Opens Public Comment Period
Organization seeks feedback for ambulatory Electronic Health Records (EHRs).
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