Wednesday, November 16, 2016

Primary Care Payment Reform!

As the State continues to shift to value-based payment through the Accountable Care Collaborative, they are putting together a series of work groups to work through the details of primary care payment reform. They need the input of primary care practitioners to help fully operationalize payment reform and make a number of substantive operational decisions. They are inviting you to participate in these work groups to provide your insight and feedback. The State and primary care providers can work together to create value-based purchasing models that:
  • provide for a long-term sustainable investment strategy in primary care
  • reward performance
  • create revenue streams to primary care providers that do not rely on volume and allow for greater flexibility in providing care to clients
  • align with MACRA which will allow primary care providers to more easily hit value-based purchasing participation targets which will not just translate into more Medicaid dollars, but more Medicare dollars as well. 

There are several areas where they will need to partner with different types of experts in the community to flush out operational and policy detail to ensure the models they implement make sense from the ground level up. All workgroup activity will be shared publicly and will not be the exclusive forums for development and vetting of value-based purchasing models for primary care. A series of work group meetings covering different topics will follow the kick-off including: 

1.       Criteria
2.       Measurement
3.       Payment Design
4.       Designation
5.       CPC+ Track 2
6.       Attribution

Click here for more details on the workgroups and the kind of expertise needed. Dates and times for these meeting have not been determined yet but click here to sign up to receive more information about the workgroups!  You may also email Marla Stickley directly at marla.stickley@state.co.us if you would like to participate in the Primary Care Payment Workgroups.

Wednesday, November 9, 2016

Donation of ClinicNET Furniture and Equipment

 As ClinicNET winds down it is our hope that the office furniture and equipment accummulated through the years can go to a good home where it's needed. Attached is a list of furniture with images and dimensions, and an equipment list.  It will be first come, first serve to our Affiliate Clinics and whatever is left will go to whoever is next on the list.  Please contact Anne at anne.taylor@clinicnet.org to submit your furniture and/or equipment request.  Everything must go by Nov 29, 2016. Thank you!



Amendment 72 Defeat

STATEMENT ABOUT AMENDMENT 72 DEFEAT: This is a major setback for Colorado in the fight against the number one cause of preventable death in our state. Amendment 72 would have reduced smoking, especially among children, and would have invested money in programs to support veterans and those most harmed by smoking. We are proud of our positive campaign that was supported by over 100 organizations and endorsed by Governor Hickenlooper and the state’s most influential newspapers. Philip Morris steamrolled this election with a $17 million advertising blitz that deceived voters about Amendment 72. Having been outspent 14 to 1 on advertising, we couldn’t overcome Philip Morris’ smear campaign. We will bring a tobacco tax back to Colorado voters and win on behalf of our children and our commitment to saving lives and reducing health care costs for everyone.

Regional Health Connector Program Awards Contracts to Host Organizations

The Colorado Regional Health Connector (RHC) program is excited to announce that three new RHC Host Organizations have been selected to join 18 others across Colorado. The 21 Host Organizations will hire RHCs to serve regions that cover the entire state. Read More

Additional LOAN REPAYMENT for Safety Net Clinical SUPPORT STAFF for 2016!

CCHN was funded by the Kaiser Permanente Community Health Fund to administer a loan repayment program for clinical support professionals as part of the Preparing the Safety Net for the Future Health Care initiative.

Application Cycle:  October 17 - November 14, 2016

Who Can Apply:  Current clinical support staff who provide direct patient care.  Employees may work at ClinicNET clinics, Rural Health Centers and Federaly Qualified Health Centers in Colorado.

Key Criteria:  
-Employed with clinic for at least six months.
-Hold a certificate or degree from an accredited health profesional training institution.
-Educational debt was in good standing.
-Award ranges $6,000 - $10,000 depending on years of employment.

Click HERE for more loan repayment information.

[Source: CCHN]

ACC Phase II: Draft Request for Proposals Available Online

The Department of Health Care Policy and Financing (Department) has released the Accountable Care Collaborative Phase II draft request for proposals (RFP) for stakeholder comment.

The draft RFP is available at Colorado.gov/HCPF/ACCPhase2.

Phase II of the Accountable Care Collaborative seeks to leverage the proven successes of Health First Colorado's (Colorado Medicaid's program) programs to enhance the member and provider experience. The goals of the Accountable Care Collaborative Phase II are to improve health and life outcomes of members while using state resources wisely.

[Source: HCPF]

Tuesday, November 8, 2016

Additional LOAN REPAYMENT for Safety Net Clinical SUPPORT STAFF for 2016!

CCHN was funded by the Kaiser Permanente Community Health Fund to administer a loan repayment program for clinical support professionals as part of the Preparing the Safety Net for the Future Health Care initiative.

Application Cycle:  October 17 - November 14, 2016

Who Can Apply:  Current clinical support staff who provide direct patient care.  Employees may work at ClinicNET clinics, Rural Health Centers and Federaly Qualified Health Centers in Colorado.

Key Criteria:  
-Employed with clinic for at least six months.
-Hold a certificate or degree from an accredited health profesional training institution.
-Educational debt was in good standing.
-Award ranges $6,000 - $10,000 depending on years of employment.

Click HERE for more loan repayment information.

[Source: CCHN]