“The Black Health Collaborative will be hosting its first forum of the year March 8, from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Crossroads Theater, 2590 Washington Street, Denver. For more information and to RSVP, contact coloradobhc@yahoo.com or 720-579-2126.
This forum is a community conversation addressing community issues, including interracial families, single parenting, non-traditional families, our youth and safe sex, today's black woman, domestic violence, GLBTI and the black community, and other topics. Special guests: Brother Jeff and more!” [Source: COPrevent]
Friday, February 28, 2014
Thursday, February 27, 2014
Register for The Forum 2014 TODAY!
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
Serve as a Host Site for Clinicians Reentering the Workforce
In order to safely return to clinical practice after an extended absence, physicians and other health professionals are often required to be supervised or monitored for a period of time before practicing on their own. CPEP (the Center for Personalized Education for Physicians) is seeking safety net clinics willing to serve as host sites for clinicians participating in the Clinical Practice Reentry Program. CPEP reentry clinicians are licensed, trained, experienced, and in good standing, and have not been subject to disciplinary intervention action by a hospital, licensing board, or other entity. These clinicians left practice voluntarily for a variety of reasons, such as family obligations, personal health reasons, alternate careers, or retirement, and wish to return to the workforce to practice in the same specialty. Serving as a host site can provide your clinic with:
- The opportunity to work with health professionals on a trial basis, which may lead to successful permanent recruitment. Reentry clinicians are looking for long term placement opportunities.
- Increased patient volume as the level of required supervision gradually decreases and the reentry clinician sees patients independently.
- A rewarding teaching experience for your staff in assisting a peer with returning to clinical practice.
- The ability to help address Colorado’s increasing healthcare workforce shortage.
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
New Video: How Health Insurance Works
“Sometimes health insurance can be confusing. What’s a co-payment? How do deductibles work? Our new video will help: How Health Insurance Works.
You can also find detailed explanations of many insurance-related terms in our Health Glossary.
Finally, don’t miss our ever-expanding Frequently Asked Questions section, which now offers 181 helpful explanations related to Medicaid, Child Health Plan Plus, the Connect for Health Colorado marketplace, private insurance, and much more. For more information visit Colorado.gov/health.” [Source: Colorado.gov/Health]
You can also find detailed explanations of many insurance-related terms in our Health Glossary.
Finally, don’t miss our ever-expanding Frequently Asked Questions section, which now offers 181 helpful explanations related to Medicaid, Child Health Plan Plus, the Connect for Health Colorado marketplace, private insurance, and much more. For more information visit Colorado.gov/health.” [Source: Colorado.gov/Health]
HCPF Updates
“Help Improve the HCPF Website: The Department of Health Care Policy and Financing website will be changing for the better – and we need your help. Please take our brief website survey and give us your feedback by Friday, February 28.
Colorado.gov/HCPF/shareyourstory: The Department needs personal stories about how Medicaid or Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+) has made a positive impact on you, a client or patient. Client stories can help the Department educate other Coloradans about the benefits of health insurance coverage. For more information or if you know of a client that may be willing to share their personal story with us visit Colorado.gov/hcpf/ShareYourStory.
Decommissioning of Old Peak Website on March 16: The www.peak.state.co.us site with the mountain banner will be decommissioned on March 16, 2014. This is the old PEAK site that was replaced by the Salesforce site. Once the site is decommissioned, there will no longer be a redirect to the correct website (http://coloradopeak.force.com), and you will receive an error. A message regarding the decommissioning of the site will display in English and Spanish when you access the www.peak.state.co.us site and redirect you in 30 seconds to the http://coloradopeak.force.com until March 16, 2014.
ACA Communications Webinar Online Now: The Department of Health Care Policy and Financing, Division of Insurance and Connect for Health Colorado released a new joint communications webinar. The new webinar can be found on Colorado.gov/HCPF/ACAResources or by clicking here.
Medicaid Eligibility for Former Foster Care Youth: Qualifying Former Foster Care Youth are now eligible for Medicaid -- regardless of their income -- up to age 26. The Department encourages outreach workers to prompt Former Foster Care Youth to update their address with their county of residence to receive important information. For more information about Former Foster Care Youth Medicaid Eligibility, please see the Department’s Frequently Asked Questions on Colorado.gov/HCPF/ACAResources.
Click here to view the latest ACA Implementation News from February 20th. This issue provides links to the most recent resources from the Department and important information about PEAK. It also contains the latest enrollment metrics from Connect for Health Colorado and Medicaid.” [Source: HCPF]
Colorado.gov/HCPF/shareyourstory: The Department needs personal stories about how Medicaid or Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+) has made a positive impact on you, a client or patient. Client stories can help the Department educate other Coloradans about the benefits of health insurance coverage. For more information or if you know of a client that may be willing to share their personal story with us visit Colorado.gov/hcpf/ShareYourStory.
Decommissioning of Old Peak Website on March 16: The www.peak.state.co.us site with the mountain banner will be decommissioned on March 16, 2014. This is the old PEAK site that was replaced by the Salesforce site. Once the site is decommissioned, there will no longer be a redirect to the correct website (http://coloradopeak.force.com), and you will receive an error. A message regarding the decommissioning of the site will display in English and Spanish when you access the www.peak.state.co.us site and redirect you in 30 seconds to the http://coloradopeak.force.com until March 16, 2014.
Upcoming PEAK
Support Call: Wednesday, March 5, 12:00pm-1:00pm. Dial (712) 432-0220 and enter
passcode 5642211#
ACA Communications Webinar Online Now: The Department of Health Care Policy and Financing, Division of Insurance and Connect for Health Colorado released a new joint communications webinar. The new webinar can be found on Colorado.gov/HCPF/ACAResources or by clicking here.
Medicaid Eligibility for Former Foster Care Youth: Qualifying Former Foster Care Youth are now eligible for Medicaid -- regardless of their income -- up to age 26. The Department encourages outreach workers to prompt Former Foster Care Youth to update their address with their county of residence to receive important information. For more information about Former Foster Care Youth Medicaid Eligibility, please see the Department’s Frequently Asked Questions on Colorado.gov/HCPF/ACAResources.
Click here to view the latest ACA Implementation News from February 20th. This issue provides links to the most recent resources from the Department and important information about PEAK. It also contains the latest enrollment metrics from Connect for Health Colorado and Medicaid.” [Source: HCPF]
CDPHE's 2013 Health Disparities Report
“Health disparities are differences in health status, access to care, or quality of care among groups with social, economic, and/or environmental disadvantage — e.g., groups based on race or ethnicity; religion; socioeconomic status; gender; age; mental health; cognitive, sensory, or physical disability; sexual orientation or gender identity; or geographic location.
In Colorado, Blacks have a significantly higher prevalence of many health risk behaviors and conditions compared with Whites, including diabetes (12% vs 6%, respectively), asthma (18% vs 9%), obesity (28% vs 19%), and no leisure-time physical activity (27% vs 14%).
For more information on health disparities in Colorado, see CDPHE Office of Health Equity’s 2013 Health Disparities Report. For more information about chronic disease data in Colorado, contact renee.calanan@state.co.us.” [Source: COPrevent]
In Colorado, Blacks have a significantly higher prevalence of many health risk behaviors and conditions compared with Whites, including diabetes (12% vs 6%, respectively), asthma (18% vs 9%), obesity (28% vs 19%), and no leisure-time physical activity (27% vs 14%).
For more information on health disparities in Colorado, see CDPHE Office of Health Equity’s 2013 Health Disparities Report. For more information about chronic disease data in Colorado, contact renee.calanan@state.co.us.” [Source: COPrevent]
Monday, February 24, 2014
Medical Assistance (MA) Mass Update
“EDBC will automatically be run on these cases and results authorized in order to generate the following med span information that is required for budget/funding purposes and federal reporting:
If a case is not successfully authorized by the system, the case will be included within the Mass Update Exception report. This report should be reviewed and MA cases authorized.
Questions regarding this communication may be directed to medicaid.eligibility@hcpf.state.co.us.” [Source: HCPF]
- Income Rating Code – this code is generated based on the client’s household size and income and is used to identify enrollment fees and co-pays for CHP+ clients.
- FPL Bracket Code – this code is generated based on the client’s net countable income and is used to identify claims associated with target populations and to allocate the expenditure to the proper federal match rate for all MA clients.
- Benchmark Identifier Code – this code is generated based on the client’s demographics and is used to identify which clients fall into federally required benchmark-related categories in order to be in enrolled in the appropriate benchmark benefit plan for MAGI Adult and MAGI Parent/Caretaker clients.
If a case is not successfully authorized by the system, the case will be included within the Mass Update Exception report. This report should be reviewed and MA cases authorized.
Questions regarding this communication may be directed to medicaid.eligibility@hcpf.state.co.us.” [Source: HCPF]
Friday, February 21, 2014
2014 Colorado Association of Family Physicians Annual Scientific Conference
“This year's CAFP Scientific Conference includes a new and innovative conference format with expanded optional workshop sessions and infoPOEMS updates (“Blast Sessions”) with Mark Ebell, MD, and John Hickner, MD. There will still be traditional lecture style presentations as well. The conference is family-friendly with activities for all ages and optional child care available. The conference is acceptable for up to 25 Prescribed credits by the American Academy of Family Physicians.
The conference is April 24, 2014 6:30am – April 27, 2014 12:15pm at the Cheyenne Mountain Conference Center in Colorado Springs. Registration is required, click here for more details.” [Source: CORHIO]
The conference is April 24, 2014 6:30am – April 27, 2014 12:15pm at the Cheyenne Mountain Conference Center in Colorado Springs. Registration is required, click here for more details.” [Source: CORHIO]
Thursday, February 20, 2014
Serve as a Host Site for Clinicians Reentering the Workforce
In order to safely return to clinical practice after an extended absence, physicians and other health professionals are often required to be supervised or monitored for a period of time before practicing on their own. CPEP (the Center for Personalized Education for Physicians) is seeking safety net clinics willing to serve as host sites for clinicians participating in the Clinical Practice Reentry Program. CPEP reentry clinicians are licensed, trained, experienced, and in good standing, and have not been subject to disciplinary intervention action by a hospital, licensing board, or other entity. These clinicians left practice voluntarily for a variety of reasons, such as family obligations, personal health reasons, alternate careers, or retirement, and wish to return to the workforce to practice in the same specialty. Serving as a host site can provide your clinic with:
- The opportunity to work with health professionals on a trial basis, which may lead to successful permanent recruitment. Reentry clinicians are looking for long term placement opportunities.
- Increased patient volume as the level of required supervision gradually decreases and the reentry clinician sees patients independently.
- A rewarding teaching experience for your staff in assisting a peer with returning to clinical practice.
- The ability to help address Colorado’s increasing healthcare workforce shortage.
Register for The Forum 2014 today!
The 14th Annual Forum: Essential Perspectives for Safety Net Providers will be held April 9-11, 2014 at the Sheraton Denver West in Lakewood, bringing together participants from all over Colorado and the surrounding states. The Forum serves as an essential education, training, and networking conference for all safety net clinics and other interested parties. Register today – early bird rates end March 7th! Check out the agenda (subject to change) and the website for more information.
Interested in becoming a sponsor or exhibitor? It is a great way to increase the visibility of your company, products, and services to a prime audience of hundreds of healthcare and community leaders from across the state. For more information check out the prospectus and registration form.
Interested in becoming a sponsor or exhibitor? It is a great way to increase the visibility of your company, products, and services to a prime audience of hundreds of healthcare and community leaders from across the state. For more information check out the prospectus and registration form.
Wednesday, February 19, 2014
Patient Navigator training registration open
“The Patient Navigator Training Collaborative is pleased to announce that registration is open for Patient Navigator Fundamentals, February 25-28, 2014. Patient Navigator Fundamentals is one four-day course designed to improve basic patient navigation skills. This comprehensive course is introductory “Level 1” training for patient navigators who want to gain navigation skills and knowledge of patient resources, basic health promotion, professional conduct and motivational interviewing. Don‘t miss this opportunity to network with other navigators!
This training will be held at Highlands United Methodist Church, 3131 Osceola Street, Denver, CO 80212. Free for Colorado patient navigators, $400 for navigators outside Colorado. Register here.” [Source: COPrevent]
This training will be held at Highlands United Methodist Church, 3131 Osceola Street, Denver, CO 80212. Free for Colorado patient navigators, $400 for navigators outside Colorado. Register here.” [Source: COPrevent]
CareMessage – Opportunity for ClinicNET Affiliates
"CareMessage is a Stanford University-born award-winning 501(c)3 nonprofit health technology organization based in San Francisco. CareMessage helps clinics reduce no-shows and save time spent on patient education and outreach, while improving patient health outcomes and reducing overall costs. The technology complements existing clinic EMR systems and can be used by clinics without an EMR system.
With funding from the Packard Foundation CareMessage is distributing its service free of charge to Colorado's community safety net clinics for a year. Although this campaign is primarily targeted at free and charitable clinics, nearly all community safety net clinics serving the low-income residents of Colorado are eligible to participate.
Via the CareMessage dashboard, you can:
CareMessage is hosting 2 informational webinars for interested ClinicNET affiliates, mark your calendars!
With funding from the Packard Foundation CareMessage is distributing its service free of charge to Colorado's community safety net clinics for a year. Although this campaign is primarily targeted at free and charitable clinics, nearly all community safety net clinics serving the low-income residents of Colorado are eligible to participate.
Via the CareMessage dashboard, you can:
- Reduce No-Shows: Save time calling patients and reduce no-shows by using automated text and voice reminders. Manage all of your upcoming appointments and events by collecting RSVPs and recording attendance.
- Automate Follow-ups: Automate lab results, medication adherence, and tracking conditions (i.e. glucose monitoring, step count ,weight) so that you know how your patients are doing in between visits. Receive notifications alerting you of adverse changes in your patients’ health status.
- Rethink Disease Management: Improve patient education and disease management by utilizing our automated, evidence-based health coaching programs, including those designed to reach at-risk patients from minority populations.
- Monitor Status Changes: Keep clinic records up to date by automatically monitoring changes to phone numbers and addresses.
CareMessage is hosting 2 informational webinars for interested ClinicNET affiliates, mark your calendars!
- February 24 at Noon (MST): Click here to join: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/354573813. Use your speakers or call (267) 507-0003 and enter the access code 354-573-813.
- February 26 at Noon (MST): Click here to join: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/959659141. Use your speakers or call (267) 507-0007 and enter the access code 959-659-141.
Tuesday, February 18, 2014
Webinar: Fostering Partnership and Teamwork in the Pediatric Medical Home, A “How To” Webinar Series
“The National Center for Medical Home Implementation (NCMHI) in the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is hosting a free 3-part webinar series February through April 2014. Faculty will discuss “how to” strategies for implementing team huddles (February), enhancing care partnership support (March), and starting and supporting family advisory groups (April). Examples of best practices currently being utilized will be provided. The first webinar, “Implementing Team Huddles” will take place on February 28, 2014, noon-1pm CST. Register for this webinar here and find more information about the webinar series through the NCMHI 2014 Webinar Series Website.” [Source: NCMHI]
Monday, February 17, 2014
DSME Advisory Work Group: March 7th
“The American Diabetes Association and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment would like to invite you to join a DSME Advisory Work Group interest meeting. The group will work to identify gaps, barriers and opportunities to improve diabetes self-management and diabetes prevention.
Our first meeting will be a Happy Hour following the American Diabetes Association’s Advance Diabetes Practice for Primary Care Conference On Friday, March 7th from 3:00 p.m.-4:45 p.m. at the Courtyard Marriott Denver-Cherry Creek. The Happy Hour/DSME Advisory Work Group is FREE and does not include admission to ADA Conference. If you would like to register for the conference, please visit professional.diabetes.org.
Please RSVP for the Happy Hour/DSME Advisory Work Group by February 28th by emailing Christine.Fallabel@state.co.us. Please complete this quick survey prior to attending the meeting. Click here to view the meeting agenda.” [Source: COPrevent]
Our first meeting will be a Happy Hour following the American Diabetes Association’s Advance Diabetes Practice for Primary Care Conference On Friday, March 7th from 3:00 p.m.-4:45 p.m. at the Courtyard Marriott Denver-Cherry Creek. The Happy Hour/DSME Advisory Work Group is FREE and does not include admission to ADA Conference. If you would like to register for the conference, please visit professional.diabetes.org.
Please RSVP for the Happy Hour/DSME Advisory Work Group by February 28th by emailing Christine.Fallabel@state.co.us. Please complete this quick survey prior to attending the meeting. Click here to view the meeting agenda.” [Source: COPrevent]
New Community Grants Funding for Suicide Prevention
“CDPHE's Office of Suicide Prevention (OSP) is pleased to announce the availability of funds, through OSP state General Funds, to enhance suicide prevention programming and community organization efforts in Colorado. For the project period of July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2017, funding will be provided to selected communities for implementation and evaluation of OSP identified priority suicide prevention projects to be completed over a three-year funding period (years two and three are subject to available funding).
In 2013, the OSP identified strategic priorities through 2020. Priorities are data-driven and focus on high risk populations in the counties and regions of the state with the highest numbers and rates of suicide deaths and attempts. For the July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2017 community grant program, the OSP will fund projects that implement strategies and programs that target high risk populations in areas of the state with high suicide death and attempt rates. Information and the Request for Applications can be found on OSP’s website.
Applications must be received by 4:00pm (MST) March 10, 2014. A technical assistance call is scheduled from 10:00-11:00am on February 26, 2014 to answer questions regarding the applications requirements. Conference Line: 712-432-02210, Pass code: 2589#.” [Source: COPrevent]
In 2013, the OSP identified strategic priorities through 2020. Priorities are data-driven and focus on high risk populations in the counties and regions of the state with the highest numbers and rates of suicide deaths and attempts. For the July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2017 community grant program, the OSP will fund projects that implement strategies and programs that target high risk populations in areas of the state with high suicide death and attempt rates. Information and the Request for Applications can be found on OSP’s website.
Applications must be received by 4:00pm (MST) March 10, 2014. A technical assistance call is scheduled from 10:00-11:00am on February 26, 2014 to answer questions regarding the applications requirements. Conference Line: 712-432-02210, Pass code: 2589#.” [Source: COPrevent]
Friday, February 14, 2014
Colorado Diabetes Fact Sheet and Slides Available!
“The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment's Epidemiology, Planning and Evaluation branch created the recent Colorado Diabetes Fact Sheet and Slides from 2012 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance Survey data.” [Source: COPrevent]
Dental Benefits Collaborative Update
“If you did not get a chance to attend the last Dental Benefits Collaborative meeting and if you would like to listen to a recording, please dial 888-203-1112 and enter replay code 190464146. An updated copy of the Adult Dental Benefit Coverage Standard and an updated version of the Listening Log is posted on the Benefits Collaborative Meeting Schedule.
Next Steps: The Dental Policy Team will take the complete Adult Dental Rule (which will include those services that require prior authorization and will be available July 1st, 2014) to the Medical Services Board (MSB) for initial approval on March 14, 2014. Prior to MSB Hearings there is always a Public Rule Review Meeting (PRRM), which for the Adult Dental Rule will be held Monday, February 24th at 9am in the 1st Floor Conference Room of 225 E 16th Ave. If initially approved, the Department will take the Adult Dental Rule back to the MSB for final adoption on April 11, 2014. The Department tentatively plans to take the Children’s Dental Rule to MSB for initial approval on April 11, 2014.” [Source: HCPF]
Next Steps: The Dental Policy Team will take the complete Adult Dental Rule (which will include those services that require prior authorization and will be available July 1st, 2014) to the Medical Services Board (MSB) for initial approval on March 14, 2014. Prior to MSB Hearings there is always a Public Rule Review Meeting (PRRM), which for the Adult Dental Rule will be held Monday, February 24th at 9am in the 1st Floor Conference Room of 225 E 16th Ave. If initially approved, the Department will take the Adult Dental Rule back to the MSB for final adoption on April 11, 2014. The Department tentatively plans to take the Children’s Dental Rule to MSB for initial approval on April 11, 2014.” [Source: HCPF]
Thursday, February 13, 2014
ClinicNET Affiliates: 2013 Data Request and Annual Contribution Reminder!
ClinicNET affiliates should have received a 2013 Data Request in the mail a couple weeks ago. Please be sure to complete it and return it to us at 3033 S. Parker Road, Ste. 500, Aurora, CO 80014 or via fax to 720-863-7801. If you prefer, you can fill out the electronic version and email it to johanna.gelderman@clinicnet.org. We greatly appreciate you taking the time to complete this request so that we can more accurately represent ClinicNET affiliates in this time of great change in health care!
The work and mission of ClinicNET affiliates and the strength of our partnerships gives ClinicNET a trusted voice with government officials, policy professionals, and funders. ClinicNET will continue to draw from these strengths as we further our mission and vision. Please consider becoming a contributing affiliate or contributing partner organization! Click here to learn more and to access our contribution form. We hope you will consider making a meaningful contribution in support of our valuable efforts.
The work and mission of ClinicNET affiliates and the strength of our partnerships gives ClinicNET a trusted voice with government officials, policy professionals, and funders. ClinicNET will continue to draw from these strengths as we further our mission and vision. Please consider becoming a contributing affiliate or contributing partner organization! Click here to learn more and to access our contribution form. We hope you will consider making a meaningful contribution in support of our valuable efforts.
Financing Webinar Opportunity for ClinicNET Clinics
“Join us for a webinar on Monday, February 24, 10:00-11:30am hosted by the Colorado Community Health Network (CCHN) and Capital Link that highlights the fundamentals and best practices for nonprofits considering seeking financing, including information about the resources available to health centers and clinics. This training will help health centers and clinics understand why and how to leverage their resources, as well as discuss developing the necessary business plan and financial forecasts. Cost of attendance is free. Click here to register for Building the Future: Financing for Colorado Health Centers and Clinics.” [Source: CCHN]
Wednesday, February 12, 2014
Announcing ClinicNET Conversations: Monthly Blog by Sharon Adams
We are happy to present ClinicNET Conversations! A new monthly blog written by ClinicNET Executive Director, Sharon Adams. Each month Sharon will blog about a topic relevant to the health care environment that impacts our affiliate clinics. Check out Sharon's first blog, In Search of a Crystal Ball.
"As I pondered words of wisdom to impart in my inaugural blog, I realized I was missing something critical... a crystal ball! I'd love to tell you I had an epiphany last week and now we have all the answers for implementing every aspect of health reform. I'd love to tell you with confidence exactly how clinics will change to continue meeting the needs of their community. But the truth is we're in this strange, yet exiting tweener phase of health care." Continue reading...
CareMessage – Opportunity for ClinicNET Affiliates
"CareMessage is a Stanford University-born award-winning 501(c)3 nonprofit health technology organization based in San Francisco. CareMessage helps clinics reduce no-shows and save time spent on patient education and outreach, while improving patient health outcomes and reducing overall costs. The technology complements existing clinic EMR systems and can be used by clinics without an EMR system.
With funding from the Packard Foundation CareMessage is distributing its service free of charge to Colorado's community safety net clinics for a year. Although this campaign is primarily targeted at free and charitable clinics, nearly all community safety net clinics serving the low-income residents of Colorado are eligible to participate.
Via the CareMessage dashboard, you can:
CareMessage is hosting 2 informational webinars for interested ClinicNET affiliates, mark your calendars!
With funding from the Packard Foundation CareMessage is distributing its service free of charge to Colorado's community safety net clinics for a year. Although this campaign is primarily targeted at free and charitable clinics, nearly all community safety net clinics serving the low-income residents of Colorado are eligible to participate.
Via the CareMessage dashboard, you can:
- Reduce No-Shows: Save time calling patients and reduce no-shows by using automated text and voice reminders. Manage all of your upcoming appointments and events by collecting RSVPs and recording attendance.
- Automate Follow-ups: Automate lab results, medication adherence, and tracking conditions (i.e. glucose monitoring, step count ,weight) so that you know how your patients are doing in between visits. Receive notifications alerting you of adverse changes in your patients’ health status.
- Rethink Disease Management: Improve patient education and disease management by utilizing our automated, evidence-based health coaching programs, including those designed to reach at-risk patients from minority populations.
- Monitor Status Changes: Keep clinic records up to date by automatically monitoring changes to phone numbers and addresses.
CareMessage is hosting 2 informational webinars for interested ClinicNET affiliates, mark your calendars!
- February 24 at Noon (MST): Click here to join: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/354573813. Use your speakers or call (267) 507-0003 and enter the access code 354-573-813.
- February 26 at Noon (MST): Click here to join: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/959659141. Use your speakers or call (267) 507-0007 and enter the access code 959-659-141.
Tuesday, February 11, 2014
Certified Application Counselor Program Accepting Applications
“Connect for Health Colorado is pleased to announce that we are now accepting applications for the Certified Application Counselor (CAC) Program. We will accept applications through February 28, 2014. Applications will be accepted from organizations only. We will not consider applications from individuals.
The CAC Program will designate organizations to train and certify their staff to provide their clients assistance with the application for health coverage and financial assistance paying for health coverage. Click here for more information.” [Source: Connect for Health Colorado]
The CAC Program will designate organizations to train and certify their staff to provide their clients assistance with the application for health coverage and financial assistance paying for health coverage. Click here for more information.” [Source: Connect for Health Colorado]
Kaiser Permanente is hosting FREE healthy living webinars
Kaiser Permanente is hosting free webinars on healthy living, covering topics such as a healthy diet, weight loss, preventing diabetes and heart disease, and many more. Click here to view a list of free webinars available in February – May 2014. Visit their website for more information and to register. [Source: Kaiser Permanente]
Monday, February 10, 2014
Enrollment Update, Request for Assistance from Medicaid, and other HCPF updates
“Enrollment Update: Connect for Health Colorado and Colorado Medicaid released joint metrics for enrollments through February 1, 2014. Since October 1, 2013, 187,234 Coloradans have signed up for health insurance (this includes Medicaid expansion). More detailed information can be found online from Medicaid and Connect for Health Colorado.
We need your help! The Department needs personal stories about how Medicaid or Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+) has made a positive impact on you, a client or patient. Client stories can help the Department educate other Coloradans about the benefits of health insurance coverage. With a client’s permission, we may also use their story when talking with the media or elected officials. If you know of a client that may be willing to share their personal story with us, please email ACAImplementation@hcpf.state.co.us."
Please view the February issue of On the Horizon, a newsletter to keep you informed about Colorado Medical Assistance Programs.
Click here for the latest ACA Implementation Newsletter from February 6th.
Check out the January At a Glance publication that provides information on major initiatives including policy changes and program updates from HCPF. [Source: HCPF]
We need your help! The Department needs personal stories about how Medicaid or Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+) has made a positive impact on you, a client or patient. Client stories can help the Department educate other Coloradans about the benefits of health insurance coverage. With a client’s permission, we may also use their story when talking with the media or elected officials. If you know of a client that may be willing to share their personal story with us, please email ACAImplementation@hcpf.state.co.us."
Please view the February issue of On the Horizon, a newsletter to keep you informed about Colorado Medical Assistance Programs.
Click here for the latest ACA Implementation Newsletter from February 6th.
Check out the January At a Glance publication that provides information on major initiatives including policy changes and program updates from HCPF. [Source: HCPF]
Friday, February 7, 2014
Colorado PEAK Updates
“New Resources Available Online! Please check out the PDF Guides and webinars available on the PEAK website from Resources > For Community Partners > CBO Staff Aids/Training.
PEAK Updates: The dynamic nature of PEAK continues to be enhanced and many applicants will experience further streamlining of the online application. Also added to PEAK is the ability to submit online redeterminations/renewals information.
MAXIMUS: Due to extreme call volume, additional infrastructure was recently added including a Liaison Line: Clients call 800-359-1991 and the Liaison Line is 877-311-4540 (dedicated for CBO’s, MCO’s, Counties, CAAS and PE Sites). Please do not share the Liaison Line with clients.
Client Verification: The new federal guidelines require that client attestation be an acceptable source for determining eligibility for Medical Assistance. Agencies are working to ensure that Colorado’s systems comply with the new regulations. In the meantime, client may receive conflicting information as to their application.” [Source: Colorado PEAK]
PEAK Updates: The dynamic nature of PEAK continues to be enhanced and many applicants will experience further streamlining of the online application. Also added to PEAK is the ability to submit online redeterminations/renewals information.
MAXIMUS: Due to extreme call volume, additional infrastructure was recently added including a Liaison Line: Clients call 800-359-1991 and the Liaison Line is 877-311-4540 (dedicated for CBO’s, MCO’s, Counties, CAAS and PE Sites). Please do not share the Liaison Line with clients.
Client Verification: The new federal guidelines require that client attestation be an acceptable source for determining eligibility for Medical Assistance. Agencies are working to ensure that Colorado’s systems comply with the new regulations. In the meantime, client may receive conflicting information as to their application.” [Source: Colorado PEAK]
Colorado Primary Care Collaborative Convening Meeting, March 13th
“The Jan. 9 convening event of the Colorado Primary Care Collaborative was an important first step in building public will for medical homes to improve health care in Colorado. You are invited to discuss exciting next steps for the Colorado Primary Care Collaborative on March 13, 8:30am-1:30pm at COPIC’s Mile High Room, 7351 E. Lowry Boulevard, Ste. 400, Denver, CO 80230. Please RSVP to erin@coloradoafp.org.” [Source: Colorado Academy of Family Physicians]
Thursday, February 6, 2014
CareMessage – Opportunity for ClinicNET Affiliates
"CareMessage is a Stanford University-born award-winning 501(c)3 nonprofit health technology organization based in San Francisco. CareMessage helps clinics reduce no-shows and save time spent on patient education and outreach, while improving patient health outcomes and reducing overall costs. The technology complements existing clinic EMR systems and can be used by clinics without an EMR system.
With funding from the Packard Foundation CareMessage is distributing its service free of charge to Colorado's community safety net clinics for a year. Although this campaign is primarily targeted at free and charitable clinics, nearly all community safety net clinics serving the low-income residents of Colorado are eligible to participate.
Via the CareMessage dashboard, you can:
CareMessage is hosting 2 informational webinars for interested ClinicNET affiliates, mark your calendars!
With funding from the Packard Foundation CareMessage is distributing its service free of charge to Colorado's community safety net clinics for a year. Although this campaign is primarily targeted at free and charitable clinics, nearly all community safety net clinics serving the low-income residents of Colorado are eligible to participate.
Via the CareMessage dashboard, you can:
- Reduce No-Shows: Save time calling patients and reduce no-shows by using automated text and voice reminders. Manage all of your upcoming appointments and events by collecting RSVPs and recording attendance.
- Automate Follow-ups: Automate lab results, medication adherence, and tracking conditions (i.e. glucose monitoring, step count ,weight) so that you know how your patients are doing in between visits. Receive notifications alerting you of adverse changes in your patients’ health status.
- Rethink Disease Management: Improve patient education and disease management by utilizing our automated, evidence-based health coaching programs, including those designed to reach at-risk patients from minority populations.
- Monitor Status Changes: Keep clinic records up to date by automatically monitoring changes to phone numbers and addresses.
CareMessage is hosting 2 informational webinars for interested ClinicNET affiliates, mark your calendars!
- February 24 at Noon (MST): Click here to join: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/354573813. Use your speakers or call (267) 507-0003 and enter the access code 354-573-813.
- February 26 at Noon (MST): Click here to join: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/959659141. Use your speakers or call (267) 507-0007 and enter the access code 959-659-141.
Register for The Forum 2014 today!
The 14th Annual Forum: Essential Perspectives for Safety Net Providers will be held April 9-11, 2014 at the Sheraton Denver West in Lakewood, bringing together participants from all over Colorado and the surrounding states. Co-hosted by ClinicNET and the Colorado Rural Heath Center, The Forum serves as an essential education, training, and networking conference for all safety net clinics and other interested parties. Register today – early bird rates end March 7th! Check out the agenda (subject to change) and the website for more information.
Interested in becoming a sponsor or exhibitor? It is a great way to increase the visibility of your company, products, and services to a prime audience of hundreds of healthcare and community leaders from across the state. For more information check out the prospectus and registration form.
Wednesday, February 5, 2014
Final Dental Benefits Collaborative Meeting Feb. 13
“The last Dental Benefits Collaborative meeting will be held Thursday, February 13, 2014 10:00am – Noon in the Mile High Conference Room at COPIC | 7351 E. Lowry Blvd. | Denver, CO 80230. To attend by telephone, dial 877-820-7831 and enter the participant code 423066. In this meeting the issues that were identified for future discussion through the process and placed on the “Parking Lot List” will be revisited. Please click here to view the agenda.” [Source: HCPF]
American Diabetes Association’s, “Advanced Diabetes Practice for Primary Care” Conference: March 7th
“The American Diabetes Association is hosting a conference entitled, "Advanced Diabetes Practice for Primary Care" at the Courtyard Marriott in Denver on Friday, March 7th from 8:00 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. The conference will inform practitioners, pharmacists, registered dietitians, and other health care professionals about the newest technology and research in glucose control and diabetes management. Please view the flyer and the website for more information and to register.” [Source: COPrevent]
Tuesday, February 4, 2014
The Colorado Trust’s Health Equity Learning Series
“An educational program of The Colorado Trust, the Health Equity Learning Series aims to increase knowledge and awareness of health equity through presentations from experts discussing factors that increase disparities and solutions that advance health equity. All events will be 11:30am-1:00pm at History Colorado Center.
- February 26, 2014 – Angela Glover Blackwell, Founder and CEO, PolicyLink. RSVP for this event by emailing abourne@coloradotrust.org. If you are unable to attend in person and would like to view the live stream, register here.
- May 8, 2014 – Manual Pastor, PhD, Professor of American Studies and Ethnicity, University of Southern California.
- August 21, 2014 - Llewellyn Smith, Project Director, BlueSpark Collaborative and Laura Frank, Executive Director, I-News at Rocky Mountain PBS.
- November 13, 2014 - Dolores Roybal, Executive Director, Con Alma Health Foundation.”
Certified Application Counselor Program Accepting Applications
“Connect for Health Colorado is pleased to announce that we are now accepting applications for the Certified Application Counselor (CAC) Program. We will accept applications through February 28, 2014. Applications will be accepted from organizations only. We will not consider applications from individuals.
The CAC Program will designate organizations to train and certify their staff to provide their clients assistance with the application for health coverage and financial assistance paying for health coverage. Click here for more information.” [Source: Connect for Health Colorado]
The CAC Program will designate organizations to train and certify their staff to provide their clients assistance with the application for health coverage and financial assistance paying for health coverage. Click here for more information.” [Source: Connect for Health Colorado]
Monday, February 3, 2014
American Diabetes Association EXPO: February 22nd
“The American Diabetes Association’s annual EXPO will be at the Colorado Convention Center on February 22nd from 9am - 4pm. There will be activities, including free health screenings, informational sessions, cooking and exercise demonstrations, youth activities, and information geared towards people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Visit their website for more information or view the flyer (also available in Spanish).” [Source: COPrevent]
Colorado Immersion Training in Community Engagement open for enrollment
“The Colorado Immersion Training in Community Engagement is open for enrollment. Participants can learn core principles of community-based research. CIT is for researchers from all disciplines seeking new skills and knowledge. Junior faculty, early career researchers, doctoral students, and research team members are encouraged to apply. Contact Paige at paige.backlund@ucdenver.edu or (303)724-5692 for more information.” [Source: COPrevent]
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