Press and Media Releases for December 2009

December 29, 2009

 

Updated Guidance on ARRA Government-Wide, Health Center Quarterly Reports Includes Extension of Submission Deadlines for Upcoming Reporting Period

 

Because of the changes, the submission deadlines for both the government-wide reports and the HCQR reports have been extended to January 15, 2010.
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December 19, 2009

 

STATEMENT OF TOM VAN COVERDEN ON THE INTRODUCTION OF MAJORITY LEADER REID’S MANAGER’S AMENDMENT

 

Remarks on the Patient Protection and Affordable Health Care Act
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December 16, 2009

 

Recovery Act Audits Begin for New Community Health Center Grantees

 

NACHC recently learned that, as anticipated, the Office of Inspector General (OIG) has initiated an audit of a new grantee that received Recovery Act funds for the establishment of a new Community Health Center access point.
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December 11, 2009

 

Community Health Center Leaders from the Front Lines Weigh In on Health Care Reform

 

They told USA Today that increased access to preventive medicine is needed.
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December 10, 2009

 

HRSA Issues Updated Health Center Quarterly Report Manual for ARRA Reporting

 

The manual was revised to include required information regarding the expenditure and use of CIP and the just-announced FIP funds.
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December 09, 2009

 

UPDATED: President Obama Announces Recovery Act Awards to Community Health Centers (VIDEO)

 

From the White House, praise for the work of Community Health Centers in meeting health care needs, reducing cost.
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December 05, 2009

 

CMS Announces 2010 Medicare Caps

 

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services recently announced the 2010 Medicare caps for Federally Qualified Health Centers.
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December 04, 2009

 

National eHealth Collaborative Hosts Webinar on Health Information Capture, Exchange and Use

 

The webinar is scheduled for Monday, December 14.
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