SIM Team Status Updates

“The SIM Team will be holding a working meeting for the SIM workstreams from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, on Thursday, November 20, 2014, at the History Colorado Center (1200 Broadway, Denver, Colorado, 80203). The meeting will be open to the public, but space will be limited. To RSVP for the SIM working meeting on 11/20 please click here.

The agenda for the SIM meeting on 11/20 is still being finalized and will include:

• Overview of SIM proposal and progress to date;
• Discussion led by co-leads of the SIM workgroups:

• HIT, Data and Quality Measures
• Payers, Purchasers and Payment Reform
• Service Delivery and Practice Transformation
• Population Health and Consumer Engagement 

• Mapping the road ahead

Two of the SIM workstreams (workforce and evaluation) will begin meeting in January of 2015. Please click here to sign-up for one of these workstreams.” [Source: Colorado SIM]

ACA Implementation News and At a Glance

Click here to view the latest issue of ACA Implementation News.

Click here to view the October edition of At a Glance. [Source: HCPF]

ClinicNET and AmeriCares webinar recording and additional resources

Thank you to everyone that participated in the "AmeriCares, Community Safety Net Clinics and the Affordable Care Act" webinar co-hosted by ClinicNET and AmeriCares! You can access the recording and slides by clicking on the links.

Are you interested in becoming an AmeriCares partner? Click here for more information. AmeriCares provides free medicine, vaccines, medical supplies, and hygiene products to clinics that serve low-income, underinsured and uninsured Coloradans. To access AmeriCares product donations, your organization must apply to become a partner of AmeriCares U.S. Medical Assistance Program. There is no membership fee and all donated products are shipped to partner organizations for free.

Click here for more information on AmeriCares U.S. Medical Assistance Program. You can also contact the program directly by email at uspartnerships@americares.org or by phone at 203-658-9690.

Kaiser Permanente’s Colorado Bridge Program

“Kaiser Permanente Community Benefit provides a Charitable Health Coverage (CHC) Program in all regions. Kaiser Permanente Colorado (KPCO) has a new CHC Program, Colorado Bridge Program. The Colorado Bridge Program is designed for those who are uninsured with no access to other coverage, and meet program eligibility criteria. The program helps eligible members pay for a standard Kaiser Permanente Individuals and Families (KPIF) plan, KP CO Gold HMO 0/20, and also allows them to receive cost-sharing assistance through Medical Financial Assistance (MFA) for most services received at KP facilities. Click here for more information on eligibility, the application, cost, and Frequently Asked Questions.

Please contact Tonya Bruno, Kaiser Permanente Medicaid and Charitable Programs Outreach Retention Specialist, Tonya Bruno, at tonya.x.bruno@kp.org or 303-344-7642.” [Source: Kaiser Permanente]

Clinical Quality Improvement Project - breast, cervical and colorectal cancer screening

"The American Cancer Society and the CO Dept. of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) are partnering on a project that will be offered to clinics to increase breast, cervical and colorectal cancer screening rates.

The purpose of this project is to provide your clinic with a picture of existing cancer screening practices and policies and to assist with sustainable infrastructure building that ensures breast, cervical and colorectal cancer screening guidelines are being followed and your client population receives appropriate care. Below are key highlights and benefits of the Clinical Quality Improvement Partnership Project:

• Good patient care and cancer screening resources
• EHR modifications for improvement in reporting and data measurement
• Increase in clinic reimbursements
• Reimbursement for staff time
• Technical assistance
• Replicate process for other diseases

If you would like to know more about this project opportunity, please email Jo Bottorff, Jo.Bottorff@cancer.org and she will forward your information to the appropriate ACS staff, who will then contact you." [Source: American Cancer Society]

SIM Meeting: Save the Date for November 20th

“The SIM Team cordially invites you to participate in a working meeting on Thursday, November 20, from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (MST) at History Colorado, 1200 Broadway, Denver, CO 80203.  Space will be limited, so please be sure to register early to reserve your spot. Agenda and meeting materials will be posted to the website as they become available. If you have any questions please submit them through the contact us page of the SIM website.” [Source: Colorado SIM]

Plotting a Future for Colorado’s Healthcare Workforce –meeting November 19th

“In partnership with the National Governors Association, we invite you to participate in a one-day retreat to discuss the future of Colorado's health workforce on Wednesday, November 19, 2014, 9:00am - 4:00pm, at The Lowry Conference Center. 

Information about the event, including a draft agenda and draft health workforce development plan can be found here. During the event, we will divide into four breakout groups that mirror our core areas, as follows: Policy & Planning, Data & Analytics; Maximizing Existing Workforce; Net New Retention.

You are welcome to share this invitation with others in your networks, and we ask that you please RSVP by Monday, November 10, as space is limited.  In your RSVP, you will be asked to rank your preferred breakout group.  We will do our best to honor those requests. For questions, please contact Amy Ellis at amy.ellis@state.co.us”  [Source: Office of the Governor]

FREE Online Classes/Webinars from Kaiser Permanente

Click here for the schedule for Kaiser Permanente’s live online classes/webinar. These are FREE and open to anyone. To register for the webinars, click here. [Source: Kaiser Permanente]

ACA Implementation News

Click here to view the latest version of ACA Implementations News. [Source: HCPF]

Colorado Children’s Healthcare Access Program Updates

“HCPF requested and received authority to continue the increased reimbursement for office visits and vaccine administrations beginning January 1, 2015 until at least July 1, 2016. The rate increase will be added to the actual Medicaid fee schedule rates rather than being a lump sum quarterly payment as is currently paid.

This fee schedule increase will result in higher payments for any provider that bills office visit E&M codes and vaccine administration codes. No attestation will be required. More information will be in the November Medicaid Provider Bulletin.

Click here to view the CCHAP Practice Manager Newsletter for more information on:

• Medicaid Synagis & Influenza Vaccine Bulletin
• Practice Transformation Success Story
• Enhanced Primary Care Program
• Accountable Care Collaborative” [Source: CCHAP]

Substance Abuse Screening Tool

“The CRAFFT is a standardized behavioral health screening tool for use with children or adolescents under the age of 21 and is recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics' Committee on Substance Abuse. It is free to use and consists of only 6 questions. There are two different versions currently available – one is administered by the provider and the other is self-report (to be filled out by the adolescent). The CRAFFT has been translated into multiple languages, including Spanish, Turkish, Vietnamese, Chinese, Portuguese, Laotian, Khmer, Japanese, Hebrew, French, and Haitian Creole.

For more information on associated reimbursement, implementation guidelines, and other resources view the Colorado Children’s Healthcare Access Program Clinical Newsletter.” [Source: CCHAP]

Articles and Publications

Health Care for a High-Tech World: The Potential for Telehealth in Colorado
October 2014 – The Colorado Health Institute

Flying Solo: Why Uninsured Coloradans Go Without Health Insurance
October 15, 2014 – The Colorado Health Institute

Cost, confusion stall hunt for insurance
October 13, 2014 – Health News Colorado

Culture of Coverage: Audience Research and Message Testing Among Uninsured Coloradans
September 2014 – The Colorado Health Foundation

Barriers to Enrollment in Health Coverage in Colorado
September 2014 – The Colorado Health Foundation

For more Articles and Publications, visit the ClinicNET website.

Webinar: AmeriCares, Safety Net Clinics and the Affordable Care Act

ClinicNET and AmeriCares are co-hosting a webinar on Tuesday, October 28th, noon-1pm. There will be an overview of AmeriCares and discussion about how the Affordable Care Act is impacting free and charitable clinics across the country including Colorado's Community Safety Net Clinics.

Register for the webinar today!

Please contact JoJo Gelderman at johanna.gelderman@clinicnet.org with any questions.

Accountable Care Collaborative – Request for Information

“Click here to view the Request for Information on Colorado’s Accountable Care Collaborative Program. Click here to view a document describing the process for responding. The responses will inform the design of the next phase of the ACC Program. Please submit your response to RCCORFP@state.co.us by November 24, 2014. Questions can be directed to RCCORFP@state.co.us or 303-866-5351.” [Source: HCPF]

The Colorado Health Institute’s 2014 Health Policy Conference

“Hot Issues in Health Care is an award-winning health policy conference hosted by the Colorado Health Institute. Legislators and health care leaders from across the state will come together to learn about the most critical health-related issues facing Colorado on December 4-5 at the Cheyenne Mountain Resort in Colorado Springs. Click here to register.

For the first time this year, the Colorado Health Institute is opening up portions of this exclusive legislative conference to the broader health policy community. Legislative-only sessions take place throughout the day on Thursday, December 4. The general public is invited to register for a special reception and dinner on Thursday evening, December 4, as well as the conference sessions on Friday, December 5. Click here to view the agenda.” [Source: Colorado Health Institute]

Colorado Commission on Affordable Healthcare Meeting Oct. 27

“The next meeting of the Colorado Commission on Affordable Healthcare will be Monday, October 27, 2014 from 12:30 to 4:00pm. Commission members will begin the meeting with an Executive Session at 12:30pm. The public portion of the meeting will begin at approximately 1:30pm.

The location for Monday's meeting is at the Daniel's Fund 101 Monroe Street, Denver (east of Cherry Creek). Parking is available at 1st & Madison in the Daniel's Fund parking lot.  Parking is extremely limited, and please note, there is no street parking allowed on Monroe. The agenda will be posted on the CCAHC website prior to Monday's meeting.” [Source: CCAHC]

Webinar on Clinical Quality Measures and QIO Scope

“Join us for a webinar on the Million Hearts Clinical Quality Measures Dashboard and Important Changes in the QIO/QIN Scope of Work on November 12, 1-2:30pm MT. This webinar will cover two important topics. First, an explanation and demonstration of the Million Hearts Clinical Quality Measures Dashboard which is designed to display cardiovascular disease-related measures from quality reporting initiatives focused on the Million Hearts® ABCS. This will be followed by a review of the changes in the CMS Quality Improvement Organizations and Networks and their 11th Scope of Work. Space is limited- register now!” [Source: COPrevent]

ACA Implementation News

Click here to view the latest issue of HCPF’s ACA Implementation News. [Source: HCPF]

Community Dialogues to Inform The Colorado Health Access Fund at The Denver Foundation

"The Denver Foundation has asked the Colorado Health Institute to conduct research to help ensure the most effective and impactful grant-making strategy for its new Colorado Health Access Fund. The goal of the fund is to increase access to health care and improve health outcomes among Coloradans across the state who have the highest health care needs.

Findings from the Colorado Health Institute’s research will support the fund’s commitment to an equitable allocation of resources among rural, suburban and urban areas. With that in mind, we are leveraging the expertise of community leaders and stakeholders around Colorado who are immersed in the work of helping people who have high health needs get access to needed care. Click here to view a schedule of community dialogues." [Source: Colorado Health Institute]

PEAK Training - November 2014 Enhancements

“Just a quick reminder that the PEAK Outreach & Training team is hosting training sessions across the state October 17 through November 5. If you haven't already registered to attend a training in your area, please take this opportunity to register now! Click here to view training locations/dates and registration information.  For additional PEAK resources, visit the PEAK Outreach and Training site or email us at PEAKOutreach@bouldercounty.org.” [Source: Colorado PEAK]

National Diabetes Education Program Tools to Help Promote National Diabetes Month

“November is National Diabetes Month, and the National Diabetes Education Program (NDEP) has developed a variety of promotional tools, including diabetes management resources, key messages, template news release and feature articles, YouTube videos, and more.

Throughout National Diabetes Month, NDEP and its partners will promote “Be Smart About Your Heart: Control the ABCs of Diabetes” to help people with diabetes learn they are at greater risk for heart disease, and also how they can lower that risk by managing the diabetes ABCs: A1C test, Blood Pressure, Cholesterol and Stop Smoking.

Find a wide-range of promotional tools – available in English and Spanish – that you can use or adapt to support your National Diabetes Month outreach efforts.” [Source: COPrevent]

New Local Video Resources for Pharmacists and Clinicians on Hypertension

“University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy recently produced three videos in partnership with the Million Hearts Initiative in Colorado. The videos are an easy reference for pharmacists and pharmacy partners on correct blood pressure measurement technique, secondary stroke prevention and understanding new and existing treatment guidelines. Check them out and share them with your partners.

• Blood Pressure Demonstration
• Secondary Stroke Prevention
• Hypertension Guidelines” [Source: COPrevent]

Grants for School-based Prevention and Intervention Programs for Substance Use

“The Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing released a request for grant applications (RFG) for The School Based Substance Abuse Prevention and Intervention (SAPI) Program. SAPI is a program that grants funds to schools, community-based organizations and health organizations to reduce the risk of marijuana use, alcohol use and prescription drug misuse by Colorado youth between 12-19 years old. Programs using SAPI funds must be school-based prevention and intervention programs that use evidence based strategies, practices and approaches. The SAPI Program was created with the passage of Senate Bill 14-215 (Colorado Revised Statute 25.5-1.206). Click here to learn more about eligibility, goals of the program, and application instructions.

Grant proposals must be submitted by Monday, November 3, 2014, 5:00 PM MDT. Grant award announcements are expected to be made on December 1, 2014. For more information, please contact Shannon Huska, School Health Services Program Administrator at 303-866-3131 or shannon.huska@state.co.us.” [Source: COPrevent]

Movie Night – Celebrate National Food Day with the Colorado Health Foundation

“The Foundation and Health Elevations invites you to celebrate Food Day 2014 on Friday, October 24 by joining us for a thought-provoking screening of the documentary "Food Patriots." A lively panel discussion with local experts will follow, asking the question just how far are we willing to go to find healthier food, what's realistic and what's standing in our way. The event is 3:30-6:30pm at the Sie Film Center | 2510 E. Colfax Avenue, Denver. Register now to attend the free screening; space is limited.” [Source: TCHF]

Modifications to the Medicare and Medicaid EHR Incentive Program Webinar

“NEW! Modifications to the Medicare and Medicaid EHR Incentive Program - Final Rule (recorded 9/12/14) - Learn what's changed due to the final ruling from ONC published August 29th. For questions related to this webinar, please contact Tracy McDonald at MedicaidEHR@corhio.org or 720-285-3232. Click here to view the recording. Click here to view the slides.” [Source: CORHIO]

ACA Implementation News

Click here to view the latest issue of HCPF’s ACA Implementation News. [Source: HCPF]

CCHAP Updates

“We are receiving many inquiries in regards to the future of the so-called supplemental Medicaid payments that bring reimbursement rates up to Medicare rates for primary care evaluation and management services and vaccine administration. There is good news for primary care providers in Colorado!

Lobbyists Ruth Aponte and Sara Odendahl and the Colorado Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics have released this information... "However after significant lobbying by Colorado’s physicians, members of Colorado’s Joint Budget Committee unanimously agreed to continue the enhanced primary care rates (approximately $18.4 million in FY 14/15).  Additionally, providers will no longer have to undergo the cumbersome self-attestation process.  Beginning July 1, 2014, primary care providers in the state Medicaid program will continue to receive increased reimbursement rates, equal to Medicare rates, as originally provided by the Affordable Care Act."

Click here to view the CCHAP Practice Manager Newsletter to see more on:

• CCHAP Practice Manager Meeting
• Billing, Coding and Claim Denial Issues
• Enhanced Primary Care Program
• CMS 1500 Claim Form Transition
• Prescription Stimulant Medication Guidance
• Colorado Access well-child visit IVR Campaign
• SDAC Dashboard Training” [Source: CCHAP]

PEAK Training – November Enhancements

“Just a quick reminder that the PEAK Outreach & Training team is hosting training sessions across the state October 17 through November 5. If you haven't already registered to attend a training in your area, please take this opportunity to register now! Click here to view training locations/dates and registration information.  For additional PEAK resources, visit the PEAK Outreach and Training site or email us at PEAKOutreach@bouldercounty.org.” [Source: Colorado PEAK]

Register now for OHCO’s “Smart Mouths Smart Kids” Conference!

“Join us for this day and half event that will share information, strategies, and perspectives on what helps children to be healthy and ready to learn across different ages and stages of development. A new "Smart Mouths Smart Kids Toolkit" will give participants resources and connections designed to improve health by developing sustainable models of school-linked oral health care.

Who: Dental providers, school nurses, health stakeholders, OHCO partners
When: November 13 – 14
Cost: $25/person. Hotel room cost is covered on 11/13 for those participants traveling more than 100 miles roundtrip. You will need to make your reservation with the hotel directly and provide a credit card to hold the reservation, and for incidentals. Room block expires 10/17/14!
Where: Sheraton Denver Tech Center Hotel
Click here to register.” [Source: Oral Health Colorado]

New commission will work to reduce Colorado’s high suicide rate

“Colorado has one of the highest suicide rates in the nation. Last year, more than 1,000 Coloradans died by suicide. The state Legislature created the Suicide Prevention Commission of Colorado to help guide the state’s efforts in this area. Dr. Larry Wolk, executive director and chief medical officer of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, appointed commissioners Oct. 1, including representatives from state agencies, law enforcement, interfaith community, business, and the agriculture and ranching industries.

The commission begins meeting this month to identify statewide priorities in suicide prevention. The first meeting is October 17th 8:30am at Reading Room, Health Sciences Library, University of Colorado, Anschutz Campus. All meeting are open to the public. To learn more about statewide and local suicide prevention programs and events as well as resources in your area, visit  www.coosp.org. If you or someone you know is in crisis, please contact the Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 1.800.273.TALK (8255). Help is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.” [Source: COPrevent]

Articles & Publications and new resources

The Evolving Role of School-Based Health Centers in Colorado
October 2, 2014 – Colorado Health Institute

We’ve also added new resources to our website, including:

• Colorado Information Marketplace
• Colorado All Payer Claims Database (APCD)
• CCHI’s Getting Covered Resources Page
• Why Mention Fluoridation? Toolkit
• Healthcare-smart.org

Visit the ClinicNET website for more Articles and Publications and Resources.

Help tell the CHP+ story!

“We know that the most effective way to explain a complex healthcare policy issue is by using the stories of real people impacted by the policy. They help us cut through the noise and demonstrate the real and immediate need for change. Stories provided by individuals and families will be used to assist the CHIP Works Colorado Coalition in pushing for funding for the program that is currently slated to run out in 2015. Stories will be shared in a number of different ways including sharing with legislators, their staff members, other policy advocates, or the media, as well as online.

Storytellers can include family members of someone who has been on or is currently on CHP+, a former or current CHP+ recipient, and a provider of any kind who serves CHP+ children and families. If you would like to tell your story or refer a storyteller, contact Aubrey Hill at aubrey.hill@ccmu.org. Click here for more information.” [Source: CCMU]

Medicaid Pharmacy updates - Prescription Stimulant Guidelines

“The Department would like to share important updates regarding prescription stimulant medications covered by Medicaid.  Click here to view the document that describes Medicaid’s Brand Name Preferred and Generic Preferred medications, as well as age guidelines and maximum daily dose. Please note that effective 10/1/14, claims for drugs that are marked Brand Name Preferred will be paid without a prior authorization. If you have any questions regarding this information, please contact Chris Ukoha at 303-866-3588. If you prefer to email, you can contact Robert Lodge at robert.lodge@state.co.us.” [Source: HCPF]

Connect for Health Colorado updates

• "Our partners at the state department of Health Care Policy and Financing have added new FAQs on Connect for Health Colorado, renewals, redeterminations and payments. You may want to bookmark this resource.
• The Colorado Consumer Health Initiative has just published a valuable set of fact sheets that will help all of us with open enrollment and beyond. Click here.
• A recent court decision on financial assistance in federally facilitated Marketplaces got some headlines. This one is a long way from being decided. The Supreme Court will be asked next week to take it but however it comes out, Coloradans won’t be affected. If you want some help in your conversations on this topic, click here.” [Source: Connect for Health Colorado]

AmeriCares recruiting medical & mental health professionals for the Ebola outbreak

“AmeriCares is expanding its Ebola response to include the staffing and operation of an Ebola Treatment Unit (ETU) in Liberia with our partner, the International Organization for Migration. Increasing the number of ETUs is a critical part of the strategy for Ebola treatment and containment. Click here to learn more.

We are hiring a team to operate the ETU and to teach others to do the same. It will include:

• Medical professionals (medical doctors and nurses, preferably with experience in infectious diseases)
• Water, sanitation and environmental health experts (including biological hazards, waste management and community-based hygiene promotion)
• Mental health professionals (psychiatrists, psychologists and social workers)

Prior experience in emergency contexts or under-resourced settings is desired. A minimum six-week commitment is required and includes in-country training time.  All positions are salaried. If you are able to consider the assignment, please register and provide your resume at our jobs portal via the link below. We will then provide more information on position descriptions, safety training, personal protection and logistics as we proceed. Go to: https://careers-americares.icims.com/jobs/1181/ebola-treatment-unit-staff---liberia/job

Questions about this effort should be directed to Leslie McGuire, Vice President of US Partnerships and Programs at AmeriCares, at lmcguire@americares.org or (203) 658-9632.” [Source: AmeriCares]

Smart Mouths Smart Kids: A Whole Child Approach for Health

“Join us for this day and half event that will share information, strategies, and perspectives on what helps children to be healthy and ready to learn across different ages and stages of development. A new "Smart Mouths Smart Kids Toolkit" will give participants resources and connections designed to improve health by developing sustainable models of school-linked oral health care.

Who: Dental providers, school nurses, health stakeholders, OHCO partners
When: November 13 – 14
Cost: $25/person. Hotel room cost is covered on 11/13 for those participants traveling more than 100 miles roundtrip. You will need to make your reservation with the hotel directly and provide a credit card to hold the reservation, and for incidentals.
Where: Sheraton Denver Tech Center Hotel
Click here to register.” [Source: Oral Health Colorado]

Live webcast on “How Pharmacists Can Improve Our Nation’s Health”

“CDC's Public Health Grand Rounds Presents: How Pharmacists Can Improve Our Nation's Health" on Tuesday, October 21, 2014 at 11:00 am MT. Join the live webcast or view the presentations (archived and posted 48 hours after each session).

Presentations include:

• “Pharmacists as Transformative Agents in Public Health and Health Care”
• “Pharmacy in the 21st Century”
• “The Maryland P3 Program: A Collaborative Effort to Improve Outcomes and Reduce Costs”
• “CDC’s Engagement of Pharmacists to Advance Public Health Priorities” [Source: COPrevent]

PEAK Enhancement Training Sessions

“As announced last month, the PEAK Outreach & Training team will be hosting two webinars and a series of training sessions across the state between October 17 and November 10. Each session will detail November 2014 PEAK enhancements, and you'll learn about how the application process is being streamlined to enhance the PEAK-user experience. Registration can also be found on the PEAK Outreach & Training site on the Training Resources page, or by visiting www.peakoutreach.eventbrite.com.” [Source: Colorado PEAK]

Healthier Colorado – "We’re not done listening"

“We just completed our statewide tour to introduce our organization (Healthier Colorado) to folks around their state and gather their perspectives on how to get Colorado healthier. The tour has taken us to eight cities all across the state of Colorado, from the Eastern Plains, to the Western Slope, to the San Luis Valley, to the Front Range. In each city, we met with local community health advocates and leaders. We met with elected officials, health care providers in hospitals and clinics, school administrators and health activists. We talked about some of the great work they're doing to improve the health of their communities, as well as some of the challenges they're facing.

While each one of these communities is unique, some common themes emerged over the course of our trip. All across the state, people said they want to continue to advance the quality of our healthcare system while also reducing the rise of costs and to make our system as efficient as navigable as possible. We heard widespread concern about components to support healthy living, including access to affordable and healthy food as well as physical infrastructure and school curriculum to support physical activity. A desire for better cultural competency was cited in the interest of better communication with the Latino community. Finally, rural communities described challenges that were particularly pronounced in their communities, including access to health care providers.

Enlightened by these conversations, we're exploring new ideas for campaigns to improve public policy at the state and local level. Even though our statewide listening tour has concluded, we are still very much in listening mode. We always want to hear your ideas about how we can #GetCOHealthier. Check us out on Twitter, on Facebook, and on Instagram, and let us know your ideas. It will take all of our voices and ideas to make Colorado as healthy a state as we can be.” [Source: Healthier Colorado]

State health requests applications for HIV prevention

“The Colorado HIV/AIDS Prevention Grant Program (CHAPP) Request for Application 1464 - Funding for rural areas - 2015-2017 has been posted to the STI/HIV and Viral Hepatitis Branch's funding opportunities page.” [Source: COPrevent]

CCHAP Practice Manager Meeting – Pregnancy Related Depression Screening

“The next CCHAP Practice Manager Meeting will be held October 17th, noon-1pm at Fitzsimons Village | 13100 East Colfax Avenue, Aurora, CO 80045 | Silverton Conference Room - 6th Floor. The topic of the meeting is Pregnancy Related (postpartum) Depression Screening with presenters Krista Beckwith, MPH, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and Patrece Hairston, PsyD, Colorado Children's Healthcare Access Program.

You can also attend this meeting remotely via a web conference:
1. Open a web browser and enter URL: www.readytalk.com. Enter participant access code: 2093166
2. Dial in by phone for the audio portion of the conference: 1-866-740-1260. Enter the participant access code: 2093166

Please email joanie.muzzulin@childrenscolorado.org to RSVP and let us know how you will attend: in person for lunch of via web conference.” [Source: CCHAP]

New updated Speak Now website focuses on alcohol and other drugs

“Speak Now is a statewide social marketing campaign from the Office of Behavioral Health, designed to help parents talk with their kids about the dangers of teen drinking. It is now a known resource for parents and caregivers throughout Colorado on starting or continuing to have a conversation with their kids around alcohol.

As the next phase of the Speak Now campaign begins, the Office of Behavioral Health has redesigned and updated the Speak Now website to focus on having conversations around alcohol and other drugs. A few highlights of the new site include: how to talk to your child at each state of life; a list of other drugs; downloadable graphics for social media and websites.” [Source: COPrevent]

Looking to fill a job opening? ClinicNET will be at Corps Community Day!

The fourth annual Corps Community Day will take place October 10 from 6-8pm at the Crowne Plaza Denver Airport. The free event highlights primary medical, dental and behavioral health care for underserved in Colorado. It is an opportunity for students, residents, providers and safety net health care facilities to network. Guest speakers will also talk about their experiences with loan repayment for health professionals. View the invitation and RSVP if you’d like to attend.

ClinicNET will have a table at Corps Community Day. If you have any job openings, please send position descriptions and information to johanna.gelderman@clinicnet.org and we will have them available at our table!

Latest At a Glance and ACA Implementation News

Click here to view the September edition of At a Glance.

Click here to view the latest ACA Implementation News. [Source: HCPF]

Colorado Medical Home Community Forum October 14th

The next Colorado Medical Home Community Forum is October 14, 4:30-6:45pm at the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment | 4300 Cherry Creek Dr. South | Denver, Colorado 80246 | DOC Room, Building A. The topic is School Based Health Centers: An Integrated Model of Care for Children and Adolescents. RSVP here. Click here to view the agenda. For questions, contact Barbara Martin barbara.martin@state.co.us. [Source: Colorado Medial Home Initiative]

State releases worksite wellness guides

“The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment supports comprehensive worksite wellness initiatives throughout Colorado. We recently released Worksite Wellness Certification and Assessment and Worksite Wellness in Colorado: Lessons from Colorado Businesses. The health department will continue to support worksite wellness programs statewide with tools, resources and policy guidance. For more information, contact health department Wellness Coordinator Dan McKenna.” [Source: COPrevent]

Komen Colorado released request for applications to fund breast cancer projects

“Susan G. Komen Colorado announces a Request for Applications to fund breast health and cancer projects to be completed April 1, 2015 - March 31, 2016. Applications are due by 5 p.m. MT Nov. 17 for breast projects that provide the following services to medically underserved communities in Komen Colorado's 22-county service area:

• Screening and diagnostics
• Treatment
• Non-medical patient support
• Breast health education and patient navigation

All organizations interested in applying for funding must attend one of two applicant training webinars scheduled for Friday, Oct. 3, 9 - 11 a.m. and Friday, Oct. 22, 9 - 11 a.m. RSVP to Juliana Wierimaa at jwierimaa@komencolorado.org or (303) 744-2088 ext. 314.” [Source: COPrevent]

Register now to attend Colorado’s Building Better Health: Enroll 2015

“Join hundreds of health coverage guides, assistance site navigators, certified application counselors, brokers, agents, community-based organizations and health advocates Oct. 14-15, 2014 as we rally together at “Building Better Health: Enroll 2015” – Colorado’s kick-off conference for the 2015 health coverage open enrollment period, beginning November 15th.

Hosted by the Colorado Health Foundation in collaboration with the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing, the Colorado Division of Insurance and Connect for Health Colorado, this event represents a statewide partnership and commitment to a successful 2015 open enrollment period. Click here for more information and to register.” [Source: TCHF]