[Webinar] PEAK Application Walk-through Webinar

When:  1:00 - 2:30PM, January 14, 2012  

"Would you like to the see the online application before you work with clients? Are you curious what the client sees when they complete an application online? Don't wonder any longer and join in this 1.5 hour session where we will walk through the PEAK screener and a portion of the application so that you can familiarize yourself with the questions being asked! These sessions will provide plenty of time to ask questions and discuss how best to utilize PEAK to assist clients...

To join the Monday, January 14th webinar, click HERE and enter the password: peak. To hear the audio portion of the call, dial (712) 432-0220 and enter the code: 5642211#."  [Source: PEAK Outreach]

Grant Offered for Women's Heart Health

"To address the lack of awareness about women’s heart disease, the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health (FNIH) and the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) have joined together to offer a grant program to encourage community-based organizations to develop, implement, and evaluate activities and programming that educate women about making lifestyle changes to lower their risk for heart disease and promote....The grant program seeks to fund innovative ways of delivering programs that go beyond simply increasing the number of persons educated to demonstrating and supporting sustainable behavioral change. A key goal of the grant program is to provide women of color, low income, and in rural areas key health information and community education programming designed to increase personal awareness of heart disease risk factors and lifestyle behavior change that supports heart health."  Click here to learn more about this opportunity.  [Source: COPrevent]

Department of Health Care Policy and Financing December issue of At a Glance

The December At a Glance publication provides updates from the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing.

Apply for Essential Community Providers Designation

If you have not done so already ClinicNET encourages you to apply for the Essential Community Provider (ECP) designation through the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing (HCPF).  In order to be designated as an Essential Community Provider (ECP), a provider must demonstrate that it meets the requirements of Section 25.5-5-403 C.R.S. (2006). These regulations require that the ECP:

•    Has historically served medically needy or medically indigent patients and demonstrates a commitment to serve low-income and medically indigent populations who make up a significant portion of its patient population or, in the case of a sole community provider, serves the medically indigent patients within its medical capability; and
•    Waives charges or charges for services on a sliding scale based on income and does not restrict access or services because of a client's financial limitations.

ClinicNET encourages you to apply for ECP designation sooner than later. You can access the application online.  For more information about becoming an ECP, please contact Teresa Craig. 

Submit completed applications to:
Health Care Policy and Financing
Medicaid Division, ECP Applications
1570 Grant Street
Denver, CO 80203-1818

[Webinar] Payment Reform and More Integrated Delivery

"The National Academy for State Health Policy (NASHP) is pleased to announce “Laying the Groundwork in States for Payment Reform and More Integrated Delivery,” a webinar on January 3, 2013 from 2:00–3:15 pm ET. This webinar will examine how states can promote multi-payer delivery system and payment reforms and work with the private sector to foster more integrated delivery systems. John Colmers, Vice President of Health Care Transformation at Johns Hopkins, and formerly Secretary of the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, will discuss policy levers and opportunities that are available to states.  Reactors from three states will kick off the discussion. Register now here."  [Source: NASHP]

Miss the recent COHBE Meeting?

Last Tuesday afternoon, the CO Health Benefit Exchange (COHBE) hosted a meeting with stakeholders to obtain feedback about the Navigator Program, a new initiative that will provide in-person assistance to Coloradans to use the Exchange next October.  If you missed this meeting and would like to learn how it went and review meeting notes please click here.

Additionally, ClinicNET is following the work of the COHBE so please let us know your thoughts so that we can best represent the interests of our affiliates during its development.

CDC Develops Handout to Help Adults Determine What Vaccines They May Need

"The CDC recently posted a new handout titled Do You Know Which Adult Vaccines You Might Need? It lists vaccines an adult may need, based on age, travel, occupation, medical history, and vaccines previously received.services. It includes coverage, coding, billing, and payment information..."  Click here to read more.  [Source: Colorado Rural Health Center]

Happy Holidays!

Your work inspires us and at the holidays, we are especially grateful for the quality care you provide to uninsured, underinsured and low income Coloradans.

It is an honor to support your clinics and lend a collective voice to your efforts.  We wish you the happiest of holidays and look forward to working with you in 2013!

2012 America's Health Rankings Released

This year's America's Health Rankings were released on Tuesday, December 11, 2012..."Where does Colorado rank? For 2012, Colorado is ranked 11th overall, up three spots from 2011. According to the America's Health Ranking website, Colorado has "[l]ower prevalences of sedentary lifestyle, obesity, & diabetes than all other states" and a "[l]ow rate of preventable hospitalizations." Health challenges faced by Colorado include a low immunization coverage (ranked 45 in this area) and high geographic disparity (ranked 44 in this area).

For more information and interesting facts about Colorado (such as the percentage of child poverty decreasing from 18.5% to 15.5% in the past year) please visit Colorado's page at the America's Health Rankings website."  [Source: Colorado Rural Health Center]

COHBE Invites Feedback on Navigator Program

The Colorado Health Benefits Exchange is hosting a meeting with stakeholders and advisory group members to obtain feedback about our navigator program. The meeting is on Dec. 18 from 3 – 5 pm.  Learn more.

Trainining in Diabetes Prevention Program is Available

On December 3th and 4th, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment organized a two-day Diabetes Prevention Program training for nine Colorado organizations who will offer the program in 2013...Is your organization interested in attending the next Diabetes Prevention Program training on March 4 and 5 in Denver? If so, please contact Kelly McCracken.  Click here to learn more about the efforts to roll out the Diabetes Prevention Program in Colorado.

HCPF Provider Bulletin

Click here to read the December Provider bulletin. The index includes:

All Providers .................1
ColoradoPAR Program.............1
Second Phase Update of NCCI Implementation.................3
‘Meaningful Use’ Submissions from Health Care Providers Using EHR.........3
Add-A-Baby Project..................4
CHP+ Income Eligibility Policy Changes for Pregnant Women ..........4

Protect America’s Strong Tradition of Giving to the Safety Net

As a clinic in the healthcare safety net, you are providing much needed access to health care services for medically underserved individuals, children and families in Colorado.  While ClinicNET’s affiliates are diverse in model, most are nonprofit organizations that do not receive federal funds and rely on charitable donations to support the critical work they do on a daily basis.

As the Administration and Congress take up tax reform, deficit reduction and the fiscal cliff, we want to urge them not to impose any limit or cap on the charitable deduction, including the proposed cap limiting all itemized deductions at 28 percent for certain taxpayers.   Many taxpayers who itemize take fixed cost deductions first -- such as state and local taxes and mortgage interest -- and a cap would leave them little to no room to deduct their charitable contributions.

The charitable deduction is different than other itemized deductions in that it encourages individuals to give away a portion of their income to those in need. It rewards a selfless act, and it encourages taxpayers to give more to charities than they would otherwise have given.   People give to worthwhile causes for many reasons—incentives such as tax deductions being among them. Tax incentives make more and larger gifts possible, and those incentives do have an impact on donors.

According to a 2012 report by the Center for Civil Society Studies at Johns Hopkins University, nonprofit employment represents 10.1 percent of total employment in the United States in 2010, with total employees numbering 10.7 million. Keeping charitable deductions at the current rate allows the middle class, as well as those who are more privileged, to participate in maintaining and creating jobs in safety net careers, which offer critical services to local communities and address urgent needs on a broader, national basis.

America’s economic recovery requires a strong philanthropic sector whose role as an investor in innovation and supporter of safety net services is more important than ever for a faster, sustainable economic recovery.   Now is the time to maintain incentives to support the crucial work of the nonprofit community.

Please take the time to contact Colorado's Congressional delegation. Click here to find out how to take action and for more information.

[Webinar] Legislative Forecast: Health Care Policy Trends to Anticipate in 2013

When: Wednesday, December 19, 2012 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM MST

"What were the key themes of the 2012 legislative session, and what can we expect in 2013? What were the top 10 pieces of recent legislation that have shaped Colorado's health policy landscape over the last 10 years? CHI's director of legislative services Megan Lane will discuss these themes and more..."  Click here to register.  [Source: Colorado Health Institute]

Coloradans Facing More Barriers to Accessing Oral Health Care

The brief, A Growing Problem: Oral Health Coverage, Access and Usage in Colorado, is based on CHAS data from the 2011 CHAS. It shows that all Coloradans are facing more barriers to accessing oral health care, compared to 2008-2009 when the survey was last done...[Source: The Colorado Trust]

Resources on Reimbursment for Integrated Care

The CO Promoting Integrated Care Sustainability (PICS) project is geared towards initiatives to increase fiscal sustainability for integrated care (primary care and behavioral health) services in Colorado.  The project has shared some resources on reimbursement for Integrated Behavioral Health and Primary Care.  Click to access informative slides on the topic and additional resources.  [Source: Advancing Care Together]

RAC Launches Rural Obesity Prevention Toolkit

"In an effort to help rural communities better address the current obesity epidemic, the Rural Assistance Center has launched a Rural Obesity Prevention toolkit. This toolkit contains resources to help communities develop obesity prevention programs, building on best practices of successful obesity prevention programs..."  Click here to read more.  [Source: Colorado Rural Health Center]

ACC Payment Reform Subcommittee

When: Friday, December 14, 2012 2:30 PM-4:30 PM (GMT-07:00) Mountain Time (US & Canada).
Where: 225 E. 16th Avenue; Room 6 A/B

The meeting is a venue for RHCs, FQHCs, BHOs and RCCOs (Regional Care Collaborative Organizations) to discuss and provide input on Medicaid payment reform. RHC’s are encouraged to participate. See the call-in information below.

Call-in information:
Toll: 1-720-279-0026
Toll free: 1-877-820-7831
Passcode: 610450#  
[Source: Colorado Rural Health Center]

Colorado Primary Care Office Offers Essential Safety Net Data

"The Colorado Primary Care Office (PCO) has made Community Health Assessment Data for the Safety Net available on the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) website, becoming the first to offer this valuable resource for health partners...This data is suitable for all safety-net providers and can be used for Service Area Competitive grant applications, Budget Period Renewals, New Access Point applications and other grant opportunities. It also can be useful for community level planning and primary care access needs throughout Colorado..."  Click here to read more.  [Source: COPrevent]

Application Walk-through Webinar Monday, 12/10/2012

When: 12/10/2012, 1:00 - 2:30PM
 
Join in this 1.5 hour webinar where the PEAK Outreach Team will walk through the PEAK screener and a portion of the application so that you can familiarize yourself with the questions being asked. These sessions will provide plenty of time to ask questions and discuss how best to utilize PEAK to assist clients. 

Click here to register for the upcoming webinar and enter the password: peak.   To hear the audio portion of the call, dial (712) 432-0220 and enter the code: 5642211#.  [Source: PEAK]

Effective Outreach Strategies for Enrolling Adults without Dependent Children with Incomes Up To 100% of Federal Poverty Level (FPL) in Medicaid

"As the nation prepares to offer health care coverage for new segments of the population, it is increasingly important to develop efficient and effective outreach strategies to ensure that these new population segments have the opportunity to learn about, apply for and access such coverage. In Colorado, one such population segment is Adults without Dependent Children (AwDC) with incomes below 100% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL), who will become eligible for Medicaid in 2012. Historically, AwDC with incomes below 100% FPL in Colorado have faced specific contextual challenges in accessing affordable health coverage. In order to ensure that AwDC with incomes below 100% FPL are both aware of new eligibility guidelines and benefits available to them, as well as how to enroll in and access those benefits, the Department of Health Care Policy and Financing (the Department), the state agency responsible for managing the program, has contracted with JSI Research and Training Institute (JSI) to conduct a series of focus groups throughout Colorado to inform potential outreach methodologies..."  Click here to read the full report.  [Source: Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing]

2013 Rocky Mountain Dental Convention

When: January 24, 25 & 26 2013

Don't delay registering for the 2013 Rocky Mountain Dental Convention. Classes and hotels are filling rapidly. Register by TODAY and you will be entered to win a free night at the Four Seasons Hotel in downtown Denver for stay during the RMDC!  Click here to view the program and here to learn more about the convention.  

La Voz Highlights Alcohol and Tobacco Connection

"Partners working with the Hispanic population should check out the latest marketing campaign running in La Voz, a Spanish/English publication. The campaign highlights the connection between alcohol and tobacco, outlines health concerns and suggests readers who are ready to quit smoking contact the Colorado QuitLine at 1-800-QUIT NOW..." Click here to read more.  [Source: COPrevent]

Join the Accountable Care Collaborative Program Improvement Advisory Committee!

The ACC Program Improvement Advisory Committee is made up of stakeholders that provide guidance and make recommendations to help improve client health, access, cost and satisfaction of clients and providers in the Accountable Care Collaborative (ACC). If you are interested in joining the ACC Program Improvement Advisory Committee please contact:

Kathryn Jantz, Program Performance Specialist, Medicaid Program Division
Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing
Telephone:  303-866-5972; Email:  kathryn.jantz@state.co.us

More information about this committee, including meeting dates/times and the current committee member list, are available online.  Also, click here to view a presentation overview of the ACC.

New CDC Sodium Resource Available in Spanish

"CDC recently released “Controlling Hypertension by Learning to Control Sodium Intake: a Fotonovela”, part of the “Promotoras de salud contra la hipertensión” program. The fotonovela may be integrated in community health worker programs related to controlling blood pressure in Hispanic/Latino communities. The fotonovela speaks to Hispanic populations given their low control rates for hypertension, increased prevalence of high cholesterol, and eating patterns that are typically high in salt and saturated fats..."Read more online.  [Source: COPrevent]

[Webinar] Meaningfully Using Computerized Order Entry: Experience From Two Safety Net Providers.

When: Date: Fri, Dec 14, 2012 from 12:00 PM MTN - 1:00 PM MTN

Health IT and Quality webinars are technical assistance for HRSA grantees and other safety net providers. Each features experts with hands-on experience from within the safety net community, as well as speakers with various grantee experiences and federal expertise.  Click here to register.  [Source: HRSA]

HIPAA PHI De-Identification Guidance Released

De-identification of PHI has become an increasingly complex issue and requirement with the increased use of electronic health records, health information exchanges and related.

This past Tuesday, OCR released guidance regarding methods for de-identification of protected health information in accordance with the HIPAA Privacy Rule..."  Click here to read more.  [Source: CRHC]

Department of Health Care Policy and Financing November issue of At a Glance

The November At a Glance publication provides updates from the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing.

Spread the word: Contribute to ClinicNET on Colorado Gives Day (12/4)

Please support ClinicNET on Colorado Gives Day! On Tuesday, December 4, 2012, Coloradans will come together again to raise millions of dollars for nonprofits like ours.  

ClinicNET joined the GivingFirst community in October 2012.  Our new profile offers information about what’s new at ClinicNET, our financial history, organizational statements, and testimonials from ClinicNET leadership and partners.  The best thing about this profile?  It makes supporting ClinicNET quick and simple!  This is a great way for you to help ClinicNET continue to strengthen Colorado's health care safety net.

Presented by Community First Foundation and FirstBank, Colorado Gives Day asks you to give to your favorite charities through the website GivingFirst.org, an online giving resource featuring every nonprofit participating in Colorado Gives Day.  What makes this day unlike any other day?  Well, glad you asked!  On Colorado Gives Day:

•    100 percent of your donation will come to us.
•    When you give online any time on December 4, the value of your donation will be increased by the FirstBank Incentive Fund.

ClinicNET is grateful for the support it receives from its current  funders, affiliates, and friends. Please consider making a contribution to ClinicNET at any time during the 24 hour period of December 4 to “give where you live!”

Thank you for your support.

Meaningful Use Stage 1: Everything you need to know as an Eligible Professional

When: December 6, 2012 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM

What is Meaningful Use? How does it apply to you and your organization? Is there money out there waiting for you?  Tune in to this webinar by CORHIO for free to receive responses to these questions and more.  Read more about webinar and register online.

Headlines Study: US faces shortage of 52,000 doctors by 2025

"The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) has estimated that the United States will be short more than 91,000 doctors by 2020 — 45,000 in primary care and 46,000 in surgery and medical specialties — as more Americans age..."  Click here to read more.  [Source: The Hill]

Medical Home Community Forum: Update from the Department of Health Care Policy and Financing

The Colorado Medical Home Initiative invites all medical home stakeholders including you, your colleagues, families, policy makers, and organization/agency staff to attend the:

Medical Home Community Forum
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
4:30 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.
Topic for Discussion -- Update from the Department of Health Care Policy and Financing

For this forum, the Colorado Medical Home Initiative will be hosting live meetings at multiple locations including:
1) DENVER: Contact: Maggie Dunham, Medical Home Policy Coordinator, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Tel: 303-692-2515
 2) PUEBLO:  Contact: Lynn Procell, Associate Director, Community Health Services Pueblo City County Health Department, Tel: 719-583-4368
 3) STEAMBOAT SPRINGS: Contact: Dianne Miller, Director of Clinical and Quality Services, Northwest Colorado Visiting Nurse Association, Tel: 970-871-7609
 4) COLORADO SPRINGS:  Contact: Summer Laws, Northwest Colorado Visiting Association, Tel: 719-578-3270

Please contact Maggie Dunham (303.692.2515) at CDPHE with any questions

Where to Find ICD-10 Information

"To keep on track with planning and preparation for tasks that need to be completed by the transition deadline—October 1, 2014—take advantage of ICD-10 educational events, like online webinars and presentations in your area..."  Click here to view the online resources.  [Source: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services]

Administration Defines Benefits That Must Be Offered Under the Health Law

"Insurance companies are rushing to devise health benefit plans that comply with federal standards. This is in response to the "essential health benefits" which were defined on Tuesday by the Obama administration. Starting in October, people can enroll in the new plans, for coverage that begins on Jan. 1, 2014. The rules translate the broad promises of the 2010 law into detailed standards that can be enforced by state and federal officials..." Click here to read more.  [Source: Colorado Rural Health Center]

Next TCHF Grant Application Deadline

The Colorado Health Foundation offers three grant application deadlines each year. Proposals must be received by 5 p.m. on the deadline date.  The next deadline is February 15, 2013.  Click here to learn more about the foundation's grantmaking program.

Looking for Storytellers

Insuring our Future is a broad partnership of organizations that share a common belief in the value of Medicaid to our state’s overall healthcare system and a conviction to work to improve, strengthen, and grow its utility for Coloradans who need it most. As part of their effort, they are working to capture the stories of people served by Medicaid and CHP+. It is their goal to capture the “typical” experiences of individuals and families served by Medicaid and CHP+, including both the positive impact as well as some of the areas in need of improvement.

Insuring our Future wants the stories gathered to be authentic and balanced representations of their experiences. It is their hope that the stories will be easily identifiable by average Coloradans, so they don’t have to be about extraordinary or extenuating circumstances. The stories can be from current, past, or potential future enrollees in Medicaid and CHP+. Insuring our Future is committed to gathering a diverse range of stories including stories from young and old, rural and urban, as well as those served by the different components of Medicaid. Some of these stories may be used to educate Colorado policymakers on the value of Medicaid and CHP+.

Insuring our Future has hired a professional writer and photographer to work with individuals who want to share their story. Ideally, the writer and photographer will meet storytellers in their homes or community and spend a few hours with them to really understand and capture their experiences.

How you can participate:

1. Identify potential storytellers.
2. Refer the storyteller(s) to Aubrey Hill at Colorado Coalition for the Medically Underserved. 

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Aubrey Hill at 720.583.1760.

Safety Net Challenges In Delivering Accountable Care

"As defined by the Affordable Care Act and subsequent rulemaking, Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) are accountable for the cost and quality of care for a defined group of patients. In return, ACOs are able to share in savings that may result from providing cost-effective care, and they sometimes bear risk for excessive spending as well.  While originally intended for Medicare beneficiaries, public-sector ACOs have drawn considerable attention from many states as a vehicle for potentially providing more accountable, cost-effective care to Medicaid and uninsured populations.  At least ten states have already launched or are scheduled to launch Medicaid ACO initiatives..."  Click here to the full article.  [Source:Health Affairs]

Solo-Provider Practice and Rural Clinic Make the Switch From Paper Medical Records to EHR

"Studies show that office-based medical practices are migrating to electronic health record (EHR) systems in record numbers. Practices foregoing paper medical records for EHRs are motivated by ARRA incentives and increased pressure from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)...

In 2011, with a $50,000 grant through the Colorado Rural Health Center Care Grant Program in hand, [Eastern Plains Medical Clinic was] ready to make the change from paper to EHR. “We worked with Angela Marino from Colorado Rural Health Center – she came out and did a site analysis to make sure we were prepared to go with EHR, what areas we needed to look at, how workflow was going to change and which policies and procedures we needed,” said Wilson..."  Click here to read more.  [Source: CORHIO]

Save the Date: April 3-5

The Forum is a two-day conference that will bring together participants from all over Colorado and the surrounding states. It serves as an essential educational, training, and networking event for all safety net clinics, members of the clinic team, and other interested parties...click here to learn more about the Forum and sign up to receive updates!

Updates from HCPF

Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing has released the following:

• CICP November newsletter is now available.
• Annual Report to the Joint Budget Committee on the Accountable Care Program  
• Click here to read the November Provider bulletin.

Free Emerging Tobacco Products Webinar

"The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment would like to recommend a free webinar on "Emerging Tobacco Products" held Nov. 8 and supported by Legacy and the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. To receive CME/CEU credit, register by Nov. 27."  [Source: COPrevent]

Understanding Health Reform

Recently ClinicNET and the Colorado Rural Health Center enjoyed a briefing on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) from representatives of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Region VIII office.  Their presentation was informative and beneficial.  They also shared that Consumer Reports has created a short guide - Health Reform: Seven Things You  Need to Know Now.

To help you access more information on health reform, please see the "On Health Reform" section of our Resources page on our website.  Scroll to the bottom of this page to browse through it.

Connect Summit 2012: Working Toward a Better Medicaid

"Connect wants to take this opportunity to re-engage with our statewide partners who are so key to this work. We'll be having a lunch summit on December 4th from 11:30am to 4pm at the American Mountaineering Center in Golden.

This will serve as an opportunity to learn from our most recent Medicaid expansion experience and what we need to do to work toward a better Medicaid in Colorado. A draft agenda can be found here.

We are providing lunch at no cost. Please consider joining us for this very important conversation as we move toward an exciting future in Medicaid."  Click here to register.  [Source: The Connect Campaign]

Colorado Safety-net Clinics Dedicated to Health Information Exchange

"HIE fits nicely into the medical home care model, helping providers track patients after they leave the clinic.

Metro Community Provider Network (MCPN) and Clinica Family Health Services are both safety-net providers in Colorado, meaning they offer services to patients regardless of their ability to pay. Most of their patient population is uninsured or covered by Medicaid. With more than 800,000 Coloradans currently lacking health plan coverage, these clinics are a vital part of our community...

The Medical Assistant (MA) staff at MCPN spend a lot of time trying to track down patient records — so they’re enthusiastic about getting records automatically through the HIE. MCPN is now talking about how they can utilize MAs for other areas of patient care, like patient education and outreach..."  Click here to read more.  [Source: CORHIO]

Children’s Hospital Colorado Seeking Applicants for Family Leadership Training Institute

Children’s Hospital Colorado is seeking applicants for the next session of the Family Leadership Training Institute (FLTI) for concerned citizens who want to make positive changes in their community. FLTI is an excellent training opportunity that provides parents, caregivers and other community members with the knowledge, skills and tools for civic engagement. This is the first FLTI to be offered in Denver /Aurora.

Who should apply? Parents, teen parents, grandparents, other family members, young adults, foster parents, community members and others who wish to improve the lives of children and families in communities.

Time commitment: FLTI at Children’s Hospital Colorado will have one all-day retreat and then meet on Monday evenings, starting in January, for 20 weeks from 5-9 p.m. Dinner and complimentary childcare are provided.

Application DEADLINE: Mon., Nov. 26, 2012. Click here to apply.

Message from HCPF: Providing urgent care services and submitting claims for Accountable Care Collaborative (ACC) Program members

"This letter is to clarify that Medicaid clients enrolled in the ACC Program may receive medically necessary services from any Medicaid provider, including urgent care providers. Providers may submit fee-for-service claims for services provided to ACC Program members, who receive the same benefits package as regular Medicaid clients...Click here to read original message.  [Source: Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing]

CORHIO Collaborating With Public Health to Streamline Immunization (CIIS) Reporting

"CORHIO and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) are working towards a successful exchange of immunization data.

Once complete, this interface will allow hospitals or medical practices to upload immunization data through CORHIO’s Health Information Exchange (HIE) and it will be transmitted to the Colorado Immunization Information System (CIIS). CIIS is a statewide computerized system that collects and disseminates immunization information for Coloradans of all ages"...Click here to read more.  [Source: CORHIO]

Webinars: Medicaid and CHP + Policy Changes

Pending approval from the Medical Services Board, January 2013 will bring policy changes for CHP+ and Medicaid.  The Colorado Rural Health Center will have an in-depth discussion about the policy changes, and question / answer period around these topics.

• Aligning Medicaid Eligibility for Children at 133% FPL
• Increasing Medicaid Income Eligibility for Pregnant Women
• CHP+ HMO Enrollment
• Elimination of CHP+ at Work Program
• Children of State Employees to be Eligible for CHP+

Register for a webinar session now by clicking a date below:

•  Tue, Dec 4, 2012 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM MST
•  Wed, Dec 5, 2012 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM MST
•  Thu, Dec 13, 2012 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM MST

2012 Election Brief

The 2012 Election Brief from the Colorado Health Institute describes health care implications for Colorado.  Highlights include 6 Six Questions Facing Colorado such as "Will Colorado participate in the ACA’s Medicaid expansion?" and "How will uninsured Coloradans respond to the requirement to purchase health insurance?"  Click here to view the report.

FREE Kaiser Permanente Webinars

Kaiser Permanente offers a variety of webinars that you may interested in attending.  Webinars cover topics such as smoking cessation and diabetes prevention.  Webinars are free to members and non-members.  Additionally, past webinars are recorded and accessible online.  Click here to learn more about these webinar offerings.

Mary Takach writes about trends in Medicaid patient-centered medical homes

"Public and private payers are testing the patient-centered medical home model by shifting resources to enhance primary care as an important component of improving the quality and cost-effectiveness of the U.S. health care delivery system. In the November issue of Health Affairs, NASHP Program Director, Mary Takach, authored the article, About Half Of The States Are Implementing Patient-Centered Medical Homes For Their Medicaid Populations, which focuses on trends in Medicaid patient-centered medical home payment that can inform public and private payment strategies more broadly."  [Source: NASHP]

Patient Charting and Documentation in an Electronic Health Record for Nurses and Allied Health Professionals

On Nov. 1, 2012, the Women’s Wellness Connection at the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment released a Request for Applications to provide breast and cervical cancer screenings to eligible women throughout Colorado.

Organizations applying must be able to:

• Provide evidence based outreach/recruitment to eligible women who are 40-64 years of age, are below 250 percent of the Federal Poverty Level, are uninsured or under-insured, and are lawfully present in the United States.
• Provide breast and cervical cancer screening services, including clinical breast examinations, Pap tests and pelvic examinations (must be performed in-house) 
• Click here to learn about application requirements.

Click here to learn more. The application deadline is Jan. 4, 2013, at 5 p.m.

Webinar: "Patient Charting and Documentation in an Electronic Health Record for Nurses and Allied Health Professionals"

When: Friday, November 16, 2pm ET

This webinar focuses on how nurses and allied health professionals use electronic health records (EHR) for patient charting documentation. These individuals are usually the first clinicians that patients encounter to assess their healthcare needs and concerns. This assessment often includes documenting patient data into an electronic health record and chart to provide the patient’s care team with accurate information to help identify treatment options. As health centers, critical access hospitals, and rural health clinics increasingly become meaningful users of health information  technology, it is critical to train, support, and fully integrate nurses into system and clinical transformations. Webinar presenters include two nurses who will share their experiences from a health center and primary care perspective, as well as from that of a rural provider viewpoint.  Click here to sign up.  [Source: HRSA]

Webinar: Post-Election Perspectives, Possibilities and Predictions for Health Reform and Reducing Diabetes Disparities

Nov. 13, 4 - 5 p.m., Post-Election Perspectives, Possibilities and Predictions for Health Reform and Reducing Diabetes Disparities. Leading health policy experts will discuss the election results and what's next for health reform. Sponsored by the Alliance to Reduce Disparities in Diabetes.

Teleconference: Strategies to Help a Smoker who is Struggling to Quit

Nov. 14, 2 - 3 p.m. ET, Strategies to Help a Smoker who is Struggling to Quit, an Author in the Room® Teleconference presented by JAMA and IHI. Free, registration required.

All Payer Claims Database Demonstration Webinar

The Colorado All Payer Claims Database (ACPD) is Colorado's most comprehensive health claims data resource -giving patients, purchasers, providers, payers and policymakers the tools to make informed decisions that will improve the value and efficiency of our health care system.

CIVHC is holding a webinar November 15th, 12-1pm MT to recap the November 1st unveiling of the ACPD launch event, demonstrate the website, and share initial findings.  Click here to register.

Reminder: ICD 10 Online Workshops

Take advantage of this opportunity to enroll in the following online courses offered through the Colorado Rural Health Center that will prepare you and your organization for the successful transition to ICD 10.  These courses will provide you with history, structure, functions, guidelines and the terminology needed to ensure accurate and efficient billing processes. Whether you are a new coder, an advanced coder with years of experience, or a health care provider -- you will find value in this timely information.

Click here for more information, to view workshop offerings and to register.  Special ClinicNET member rates available!

Application Walk-through Webinar Tuesday, 11/13/2012 Due to Veteran's Day

Join this 1.5 hour session where the PEAK Outreach Team will walk through the PEAK screener and a portion of the application so that you can familiarize yourself with the questions being asked! These sessions will provide plenty of time to ask questions and discuss how best to utilize PEAK to assist clients. 

Application Walk-throughs occur: 1:00 - 2:30PM on the second Monday of each month.  In honor of Veteran's Day this month's Webinar is shifted to Tuesday, November 13th.

To join the webinar, click HERE and enter the password: peak. To hear the audio portion of the call, dial (712) 432-0220 and enter the code: 5642211#.

Division of Insurance Launches Consumer Education Effort

Jo Donlin,  Director of External Affairs for the Division of Insurance, speaks about the strong outreach effort underway to educate the citizens of Colorado how health care reform will affect their coverage and how the Division of Insurance can be a valuable resource for them.  She says, "I think that there’s a lot of information out there, both good and bad, about health  insurance and what consumers need to know about what’s changing and what’s not changing. Getting good information out there is one of our goals."  Click here to read the full interview with the Health Care Advocacy Program.

Celebrate National Rural Health Day November 15!

"The National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH) and State Offices of Rural Health have set aside November 15, 2012 as National Rural Health Day to showcase Rural America; increase awareness of the unique healthcare issues facing rural communities; and highlight the efforts of State Offices of Rural Health and others to address those issues. Click here to learn more about National Rural Health Day and access resources..."  Read more about this celebration that includes a luncheon at St. Vincent Hospital in Leadville, a coloring contest in elementary school classrooms across Colorado, and a photo contest!  [Source: Colorado Rural Health Center]

The Prenatal Plus Program

Does your clinic provide prenatal care to Medicaid moms?  Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing offers a Prenatal Plus Program.  This is a special program for pregnant women on Medicaid that provides case management, nutrition counseling, and psychosocial services to pregnant women who are at risk for negative maternal and infant health outcomes due to lifestyle, behavioral, and non-medical parts of a woman's life that could affect her pregnancy.  Find out about how you as a provider might benefit from participating in the Prenatal Plus Program!  Please contact Kirstin Michel at 303-866-2844.

Joining the conversation just got easier!

Colorado HealthStory collects and shares stories from around the state. Their updated website makes the stories more accessible and they've added more resources. Check it out! 

Introduction to PEAK Webinar for County and Community Partner Staff on 11/7/2012

Join the PEAK Outreach Team for a 1.5 hour Introduction to PEAK webinar where you will learn:

1.     the rationale behind why PEAK was created
2.     what functionality is available on PEAK
3.     what support materials and other resources are available to you
4.     ways you can use PEAK to assist clients

To join the Introduction to PEAK webinar on Wednesday, November 7th, 2012, please click HERE and enter the password: peak.  To hear the audio portion of the presentation, call (712) 432-0220 and enter the access code: 5642211#.

Webinar: Moving Forward with Meaningful Use in the HCH Setting

Thursday, November 8, 2012 at 3 p.m. MST

This webinar will address the key elements to integrating meaningful use (MU) of health information into the HCH practice setting. The office of CMS will address questions related to the MU stage 1 and 2 and the core requirements for attestation. Christ Community Health Services will share their experience in implementing MU into their care delivery system.

Presenters:

•     Anna Gard, FNP-BC; Consultant on PCMH and MU, NHCHC; Health Disparities Consultant, Association of Clinicians for the Underserved; Glenside, Pennsylvania
•     Lance Lutrell, Operations Analyst, Christ Community Health Services
•     Rob Anthony, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Office of Public Management, Partners Relations Group

Click here to register.

Department of Health Care Policy and Financing October issue of At a Glance

The October At a Glance publication provides updates from the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing.

Remembering David Lack

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of David Lack, a longtime leader and supporter of Colorado's health care safety net community.  As a ClinicNET board member, David is remembered for his governing skills, strategic thinking and program development insight.  He always put first the clinics and providers we serve.  As a friend, David is remembered for his selflessness, his love for his family, his commitment to his faith, and his ability to empower others.  We express our sincere condolences to the Lack family, friends, and all those whose lives were touched by David.

ClinicNET's Sharon Adams with David Lack

Upcoming "Introduction to PEAK" Webinars for County and Community Partner Staff

Join the PEAK Outreach Team for the 1.5 hour Introduction to PEAK webinar where they will present the rationale behind why PEAK was created, review what functionality is available on PEAK, share support materials and other resources available to you, and discuss ways you can use PEAK to assist clients.

Upcoming webinars will be offered on the following dates from 9:00 - 10:30AM:

    Wednesday, November 7th, 2012
    Wednesday, December 5th, 2012

Click here to view the PEAK Outreach Team calendar for more details.

Medicaid Eligibility & Enrollment Final Rule Webinars

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Center for Medicaid and CHIP Services hosted a series of webinars to explain key components of the Medicaid Eligibility final rule.  The webinar materials, including an audio recording and transcript, are available online.

New CHAS Issue Brief on Who is Using the Emergency Department and Why

"The Colorado Trust has released a new issue brief, An Examination of Emergency Department Use in Colorado, based on data from the 2011 Colorado Health Access Survey (CHAS). The brief provides a look at the frequency with which Coloradans visit the emergency department, who is using it most often and why it is being used. Hospital emergency departments are unique sources of medical care, operating 24 hours a day and offering a wide variety of services. The question of how and when emergency departments are used has numerous implications for policy issues such as expanding health insurance coverage, containing health care costs and improving the quality of care..." Click here to read the brief.  [Source: The Colorado Trust]

Report: Issues and Policy Options in Sustaining a Safety Net Infrastructure to Meet the Health Care Needs of Vulnerable Populations

"As a result of coverage expansions under the ACA, the mix of reimbursement to health care providers will change. While safety net providers are expected to remain an important source of care for vulnerable populations, including the newly insured, the ramifications of changes in the amount and mix of insurance coverage remain unclear. This report, the third in a series that reflects the work of the National Workgroup on integrating a Safety Net into Health Care Reform Implementation, addresses the workforce and financing infrastructure needed to support a sustainable safety net to serve vulnerable populations."  Read the full report.  [Source: NASHP]

The Colorado Health Foundation is looking for 'Healthy Places'

"The Colorado Health Foundation has launched "Healthy Places: Designing an Active Colorado," a five-year, $4.5 million initiative. Healthy Places promotes communities where it is easier to engage in daily physical activities that encourage movement and connection. The initiative recognizes the importance of the "built environment"  in getting people active and fighting obesity...The Foundation invites responses from Colorado communities that want to improve their built environments to encourage active lifestyles. Entities applying for the RFP must be Colorado organizations classified as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) or as Colorado public agencies..."  Click here to learn more.  [Source: Colorado Health Foundation]

The ICD-10 Planning Checklist

"Last week, CMS released an ICD-10 Planning Checklist to assist providers, payers and vendors in preparation for the ICD-10 transition set for October 1, 2014. Whether you've already started or are just beginning your ICD-10 transition, you will need to thoughtfully plan for the transition and then communicate those strategies to internal staff and external partners..."  Read more about planning for the transition.  [Source: Colorado Rural Health Center]

Essential Community Provider Application & FAQs

If you have not done so already ClinicNET encourages you to apply for the Essential Community Provider (ECP) designation through the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing (HCPF). This designation will be relative to Colorado Health Benefit Exchange (COHBE). In order to be designated as an Essential Community Provider (ECP), a provider must demonstrate that it meets the requirements of Section 25.5-5-403 C.R.S. (2006). These regulations require that the ECP:

• Has historically served medically needy or medically indigent patients and demonstrates a commitment to serve low-income and medically indigent populations who make up a significant portion of its patient population or, in the case of a sole community provider, serves the medically indigent patients within its medical capability; and

• Waives charges or charges for services on a sliding scale based on income and does not restrict access or services because of a client's financial limitations.

ClinicNET encourages you to apply for ECP designation sooner than later. You can find the application online. E-mail your completed application as a PDF to Teresa.craig@state.co.us or fax it attn: Teresa Craig at 303-866-2573 or mail to:

Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing

Attn: Teresa Craig

1570 Grant Street

Denver, CO 80203

CHP+ Newsletter October 2012

"This newsletter keeps you up-to-date on CHP+, Family Medicaid (including Children’s Buy-In), and Adult Medicaid (specifically the Adult Buy-in and Adults without Dependent Children) programs..."  Click here to read the full newsletter.  [Source: Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing]

Effective Communication, The Next Wave Of The ADA

Date:     Thu, Oct 25, 2012
Time:     12:00 PM - 1:00 PM MDT 

"Colorado Access's Regional Care Collaborative Organizations (RCCOs) are pleased to offer a complimentary webinar titled, "Effective Communication, The Next Wave Of The ADA."

Julie Reiskin, the Executive Director of the Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition, will be facilitating this webinar designed for RCCO providers and community partners."  Click here to learn more and to register.

Medicaid and CHP+ Policy Changes

Click here to view Medicaid and CHP+ Policy Changes Effective January 1, 2013. 

MJJ and Seed Grant Applications Due November 1

"The Marva Jean Jackson (MJJ) Rural Community Health Scholarships Program can be used to help pay for the training and/or education of a local healthcare provider located at rural facilities or community groups. Colorado Rural Health Center (CRHC) will match, two-to-one, the support provided, up to $1,000 a year...Click here to learn more and find out how to apply. Deadline to apply is November 1...

Seed money is available for purposes or projects whose intent matches CRHC's mission: enhancing healthcare services in Colorado by providing information, education, linkages, tools & energy toward addressing rural healthcare issues...Click here to learn more and find out how to apply. Deadline to apply is November 1."  Read more.  [Source: Colorado Rural Health Center]

Potential Effects of the Affordable Care Act

"An estimated 3 million children will gain dental benefits by 2018 through health insurance exchanges, roughly a 5 percent increase over the number of children with private benefits currently, the Association said in a report on potential effects of the Affordable Care Act on dentistry...The ACA does not address coverage for adult dental benefits. However, some states are looking at adult coverage as a potential optional benefit after the ACA-mandated health benefit exchanges are in place."  Read more.  [Source: American Dental Association]

Healthy Living Initiatives Top Ten Innovations

"Two years ago the Department of Health Care Policy and Financing began working on the Healthy Living Initiatives, addressing issues of health promotion and disease prevention for the Medicaid/ CHP+ populations.  The Department has identified four priority areas for health promotion: oral health, behavioral health (with a focus on depression), nutrition and fitness (with a focus on obesity), and tobacco cessation. Following are the top ten innovations for the first two years. Details are available on the Healthy Living web page...For questions, contact Lisa Waugh at 303-866-2029; lisa.waugh@state.co.us and be sure to check out the Department of Health Care Policy and Financing's website for more great tips and factsheets!"  [Source: COPrevent]

Connect Campaign: Broadening the Focus

"The Connect Campaign recognizes that many issues that AwDC face are also faced by the larger Medicaid population, so we will be shifting the project's focus to making Medicaid more efficient and effective. Read more here." Click here to read more about this shift.  [Source: The Connect Campaign]

New Meaningful Use Case Studies Available

"The National Learning Consortium (NLC) is a nonprofit, web-based education program that was designed to provide stakeholders with timely and relevant information on health IT and health information exchange in the United States. In partnership with the ONC, the National Learning Consortium recently released Meaningful Use Case Studies that detail the experiences of providers across the country on their journeys to achieve Meaningful Use. These case studies are based on actual provider experiences and each focuses on a specific subset of the Stage 1 Meaningful Use requirements, including a section on key challenges and lessons learned.

Please click here to access the case studies...For more information, please visit HRSA’s Health IT Website or the ONC website..."  [Source: HRSA Health IT]

Colorado Academy Of Family Physicians TV Show "Family Medicine Physicians on Call for Colorado" is on Comcast

The Colorado Academy Of Family Physicians TV Show, Family Medicine Physicians on Call for Colorado, is continuing to air on Comcast Entertainment Television, Channel 105.  The TV show consists of five Family Physicians explaining the breadth of Family Medicine care including pregnancy, fevers, young adults, obesity, and the Patient Centered Medicine Home.

TV Show Schedule:
Oct. 11, 1:30 pm
Oct. 12, 1:30 pm
Oct. 21, 8:30 pm
Oct. 23, 10:30 am
Oct. 25, 1:30 pm

The Mongan Commonwealth Fund Fellowship in Minority Health Policy

Supported by The Commonwealth Fund, the The Mongan Commonwealth Fund Fellowship in Minority Health Policy is a unique fellowship is designed to prepare physicians for leadership roles in transforming health care delivery systems and promoting health policies and practices that improve access to high performance health care for vulnerable populations including racial and ethnic minorities and economically disadvantaged groups. Under the auspices of the Minority Faculty Development Program (MFDP) at Harvard Medical School (HMS), up to five one-year fellowships will be awarded per year, with the potential for an optional second year of practicum experience...The application deadline for the 2013-2014 Fellowship is December 15, 2012...Click here for more information.  [Source: The Commonwealth Fund]

How to do the Managed Care Dance – What You Need to Know to Participate in Networks

Date: October 16, 2012, 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. EDT
Don’t miss an important webinar led by speakers with extensive experience in the managed care industry.  Managed care and managed behavioral healthcare play a critical role in the delivery of behavioral healthcare services. Whether Medicaid, Medicare, or commercial insurance, providers need to know how to effectively participate in managed care networks. SAMHSA-HRSA Center for Integrated Health Solutions will host a webinar for community-based providers — whether they are community health centers, mental health centers, substance abuse treatment organizations, HIV/AIDS clinics, maternal and child health organizations, or others — to learn how to effectively apply and gain acceptance on managed care provider panels. For integrated care to succeed, providers and managed care and managed behavioral healthcare organizations need to work together effectively on behalf of enrollees..." Click here for more information and to register.

Grant Opportunity to Encourage Latinas to Recognize Heart Attacks

"Funding is available for activities and events in support of the Spanish language awareness campaign, “Make The Call. Don’t Miss a Beat”. Building upon the national public awareness begun under this campaign in 2011, the outreach focus of the campaign in 2013 is to encourage Spanish speaking Latinas from across the country over age 50 to recognize the signs and symptoms of a heart attack and to call 911 promptly. Community-based partnerships and collaborations with Hispanic/Latino organizations and entities are strongly encouraged and funding priority will be given to applicants demonstrating these partnerships. Visit www.womenshealth.gov/heartattack for more information on the campaign..." [Source: COPrevent]

States Ask About Partial Medicaid Expansion Options

"Several states are querying the federal government on how flexible they can be with their Medicaid eligibility levels starting in 2014, given that the full expansion under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) authorizes states to cover individuals up to 133% of the federal poverty line is now optional under the Supreme Court’s ruling on the law. For states that decide not to participate in the expansion, those above 100% of poverty potentially still could qualify for federal subsidies to buy private coverage through the law’s health insurance exchanges. Read here about what kind of flexibility, if any, states will have in expanding Medicaid up to 100% FPL." [Source: Colorado Rural Health Center]

Census Report Says Uninsured Are Visiting the Doctor Less

"The Census Bureau recently released its annual report on how Americans use the healthcare system this month.  The report, which can be viewed here, says the uninsured are visiting the doctor less than they were a decade ago.  Medical utilization services vary by demographic and economic indicators, and not surprisingly, respondents were much less likely to visit a dentist than a medical provider.  Read more comments on the findings written by Sarah Kliff, a blogger for the Washington Post." [Source: Colorado Rural Health Center]

NDEP Tools Available for National Diabetes Month

"In observance of National Diabetes Month, National Diabetes Education Program (NDEP) and its partners are Changing the Way Diabetes Is Treated by working together to help people better understand how to make the necessary changes in their day-to-day lives to prevent type 2 diabetes, manage diabetes to prevent complications, and live healthier lives.

NDEP has packaged diabetes prevention tools for organizations helping people make the changes they need to live healthier lives. Share this content by:

• Adding the "Make a change to live well" box to your organization's website
• Using the Promotional Tools to write social media messages, press releases, updates and articles 
• Following NDEP on Facebook or Twitter and sharing the messages"

[Source: COPrevent]

Data Makes a Difference: Practical Tips for Using Data to Address Health Disparities

When: Thursday, October 11, 2012 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM (Mountain Time)
Where: The Colorado Trust, 1600 Sherman Street, Denver, Colorado 80203-1604 

"The purpose of this workshop is to help participants find, understand, interpret, and use data to support their work to eliminate health disparities. The intended audience for this workshop includes members, staff, or volunteers of the community-based organizations who have had no or little exposure to data and are seeking to develop basic knowledge about data related to health disparities. Using a common scenario, a trainer will guide participants through steps needed in a process to use data to address a specific health disparity. Throughout the workshop, the trainer will pose questions to guide participants’ critical thinking about data. Participants will also learn strategies to ensure the entire process of data access, interpretation, and use serves to strengthen participants' efforts to bring their own community together to address health disparities."  Click here to learn more and to register. [Source: National Partnership for Action to End Health Disparities]

Application Walk-through Webinar 10/8/2012

"Would you like to the see the application before you work with clients? Are you curious what the client sees when they complete an application online? Don't wonder any longer and join in this 1.5 hour session where we will walk through the PEAK screener and a portion of the application so that you can familiarize yourself with the questions being asked. These sessions will provide plenty of time to ask questions and discuss how best to utilize PEAK to assist clients. 

Application Walk-throughs occur from 1:00 - 2:30PM on the second Monday of each month. To join the October 8th webinar, click HERE and enter the password: peak. To hear the audio portion of the call, dial (712) 432-0220 and enter the code: 5642211#..."  [Source: Colorado PEAK Outreach Team]

Click here to visit the PEAK Outreach Team calendar for future events.

Department of Health Care Policy and Financing September issue of At a Glance

The September At a Glance publication provides updates from the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing.

Class: Being a Voice for Your Child with Special Healthcare Needs

Do you want more information on how you can be a voice for your child at home, in the doctor’s office, or in a patient room? Attend this event to make sure you know what to ask your physician and when it is time to ask for a second opinion. 

Who: Matthew Vitaska, Jim Koontz, Patty Skolnik
When: Tuesday, October 9, 6:30 – 8pm
Where: Mt. Yale Conference Room, 2nd floor Conference Center, Children’s Hospital Colorado (13123 E. 16th Ave., Aurora, CO 80045)

This event is free, but space is limited, so reserve your spot today! For all questions please call 720-777-6253

Colorado Oral Health Plan Webinar

Date: October 4, 2012
Time: 11:30 am to 12:30 pm

Please join Oral Health Colorado for a one hour informational webinar to introduce the newly released Colorado Oral Health Plan. Governor Hickenlooper will share some welcoming thoughts about oral health as a critical "winnable battle" and the role of key stakeholders in improving the oral health of all Colordans.

How to Participate
Online: Visit the Livestream channel prior to the webinar to ensure you can access the site.
By phone: Toll Free #: 1-877-820-7831; Participant Passcode:  545656

Public Health Integration Summit

Date/Time: Thursday, October 18, 10:30 to 4:30
Location: Holiday Inn Select, 455 South Colorado Boulevard, Denver, CO 80246

The Center for Improving Value in Health Care (CIVHC) is committed to the role of convening health care stakeholders around the state to build collaboration toward advancing the Triple Aim goals of improved population health, better care for the individual, and lower health care costs. The successful integration of public health and the private health care delivery system is critical to achieving these goals. The Public Health Integration Summit will convene health care and community stakeholders to develop a shared vision of effective integration through further understanding the current landscape, identifying potential gaps and/or barriers to success, and developing a path to advance integration...View the agenda and register online.

NEW REPORT ON FOUNDATION SUPPORT OF ADVOCACY AND PUBLIC POLICY WORK

A new report from The Colorado Trust, Advocacy & Public Policy Grantmaking: Matching Process to Purpose, reviews options funders have in supporting advocacy and public policy efforts, and describes the outcomes they can expect to achieve. The report is based on an extensive literature review as well as interviews with staff at foundations with mature policy portfolios, representing an array of foundation sizes, content areas and structures...Read more.  [Source: The Colorado Trust]

HCPF Provider Bulletin

Click here to read the September Provider Bulletin. The index includes:

All Providers .........................................1
Proof of Eligibility Letter..........................1
Safeguarding Medical Identity Toolkit ....1
Colorado Choice Transition....................2
Fee Schedule .........................................2
PAR Submission to the ColoradoPAR Program..................................................2
Client Over-Utilization Program (COUP).... 3
ACC Program Referral Requirement......4
ACC Payment Reform Initiative..............4
Dual Eligibles..........................................4
Record Retention....................................5
September & October Holidays..............5
Dental and Orthodontic Providers......5
PAR Procedures Update ........................5
DME/Supply Providers.........................6
Special PAR Submission Requirements.... 6

...and much more!