Click here to view the October edition of At a Glance. This publication provides information on major initiatives including policy changes and program updates. [Source: HCPF]
Friday, October 30, 2015
New Publications - Department of Health Care Policy and Financing
Click here to view the November Provider Bulletin. The bulletin covers topics of interest to providers and billing professionals.
Click here to view the October edition of At a Glance. This publication provides information on major initiatives including policy changes and program updates. [Source: HCPF]
Click here to view the October edition of At a Glance. This publication provides information on major initiatives including policy changes and program updates. [Source: HCPF]
Colorado PEAK Updates
“October Enhancement Updates: Links to the October Enhancement training materials can be found on our website at www.peakoutreach.com/training
PEAK Outreach Materials: Brochures, client business cards, and posters are available! Request materials printed in English/Spanish at peakoutreach.com/outreach-materials.
Community Partner Support Call: Support calls are scheduled to follow PEAK updates to discuss system performance and known issues. The next call is November 19th 3:00 - 3:45 pm. Phone: 877-820-7831, Access code: 349141#.
Training Materials: PEAK On-Demand webinars are 10-15 minute recorded webinar guides that provide an explanation on how to perform specific actions in PEAK. These on-demand webinars that can be viewed and played back at any time. For additional PEAK instructional guides, please visit www.peakoutreach.com/training.” [Source: Colorado PEAK]
PEAK Outreach Materials: Brochures, client business cards, and posters are available! Request materials printed in English/Spanish at peakoutreach.com/outreach-materials.
Community Partner Support Call: Support calls are scheduled to follow PEAK updates to discuss system performance and known issues. The next call is November 19th 3:00 - 3:45 pm. Phone: 877-820-7831, Access code: 349141#.
Training Materials: PEAK On-Demand webinars are 10-15 minute recorded webinar guides that provide an explanation on how to perform specific actions in PEAK. These on-demand webinars that can be viewed and played back at any time. For additional PEAK instructional guides, please visit www.peakoutreach.com/training.” [Source: Colorado PEAK]
Thursday, October 29, 2015
Have you registered for ClinicNET's November 13 Affiliate Convening?
November 13, 2015
8:00am - 3:00pm
Mile High Room at COPIC
7351 E. Lowry Blvd., Denver, CO
ClinicNET Affiliates! Please join us for a day of education and information! Topics will include policy and advocacy, practice transformation, access to care and coverage data, Medicaid and more! Light breakfast and lunch will be served and there will be time to connect with your peers in the Community Safety Net Clinic world! CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!
The ClinicNET Affiliate Leadership Cohort will meet immediately after the convening at COPIC in Mile High Room at 3:15-5:15pm. RSVP to brooke.powers@clinicnet.org if you plan to attend.
The ClinicNET Affiliate Leadership Cohort will meet immediately after the convening at COPIC in Mile High Room at 3:15-5:15pm. RSVP to brooke.powers@clinicnet.org if you plan to attend.
Introducing ECHO Colorado! Register for a virtual open house to learn more!
There are three ECHO series, or learning communities, running in October, with a focus on pediatric epilepsy, patient navigation, and pediatric developmental spectrum. Upcoming topics include: neurology, food safety, diabetes & endocrinology, hepatitis C, cancer survivorship, integrated addiction & psychiatry, tobacco control, obesity prevention & nutrition, child abuse prevention, and population health. Click here to view a one-page overview.
ECHO Colorado’s learning opportunities can help ClinicNET affiliate clinics:
- Enhance capacity to provide whole person health care within the context of families and communities.
- Enhance capacity to improve disease prevention outcomes.
- Increase access to specialty care, and services such as mental, oral and public health.
- Allow all providers to practice at the top of their scope.
Wednesday, October 28, 2015
Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) offerings for ClinicNET affiliates
Through a generous grant from Kaiser Permanente's Community Benefit Program, ClinicNET is pleased to be able to offer to contributing ClinicNET affiliates access to Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) registration scholarships and travel support funding! Below are upcoming 2016 in-person and web-based training opporunities.
Interested in participating in a training or IHI Open School? Contact Brooke Powers at brooke.powers@clinicnet.org or 720-863-7803 asap! [Source:IHI]
Web-based Trainings
- Web&ACTION: Building Reliable Systems to Reduce Delays in Diagnosis - Begins January 12, 2016
- Leading Quality Improvement: Essentials for Managers - Begins January 26, 2016
Interested in participating in a training or IHI Open School? Contact Brooke Powers at brooke.powers@clinicnet.org or 720-863-7803 asap! [Source:IHI]
Tuesday, October 27, 2015
Colorado State Innovation Model (SIM) Outreach Tour
“The Colorado State Innovation Model (SIM) is conducting an outreach tour to spread the word about their work. RSVP to attend a presentation near you (Nov. 9 – Nov. 13).
Join them in a town near you to find out how the Colorado SIM is working with stakeholders to promote integration of behavioral and physical health care. This transformation will accelerate the progress toward the Triple Aim of lower costs, better care and improved population health. It will also help Colorado to reach it's goal of becoming the healthiest state in the nation. Colorado has been awarded a $65 million grant from the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation to transform practices, test new models for payment and care delivery, and integrate primary care and behavioral health care. Colorado SIM welcomes your input and questions as they embark on this collaborative journey.” [Source: SIM]
Join them in a town near you to find out how the Colorado SIM is working with stakeholders to promote integration of behavioral and physical health care. This transformation will accelerate the progress toward the Triple Aim of lower costs, better care and improved population health. It will also help Colorado to reach it's goal of becoming the healthiest state in the nation. Colorado has been awarded a $65 million grant from the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation to transform practices, test new models for payment and care delivery, and integrate primary care and behavioral health care. Colorado SIM welcomes your input and questions as they embark on this collaborative journey.” [Source: SIM]
Connect for Health Colorado Updates - DOI approves 2016 health insurance plans
- “The Colorado Division of Insurance announced approval of 2016 health insurance plans and rates. Increases in premiums average just under 10 percent for individual plans and a little more than 3 percent for small group. Of course, there are significant variations by area within the state. Read more.
- You can compare 2016 plans and premiums available to you, or someone you are helping, on our website right now. Because 2015 plans are still available for people who experience a Life Change Event, both plan years are available. Make sure you are looking under the correct effective date when you start shopping. Open Enrollment runs from November 1 through January 31.
- The Colorado HealthOP will not be offering coverage next year but individual members remain covered through the end of the year, as long as they continue paying premiums. Small business coverage ends on the renewal date. There have been media reports that some of the company’s network providers have declined to offer care to members. Colorado HealthOP provides guidance for that and other issues in an FAQ. Additional guidance is available in an FAQ put out by the Colorado Division of Insurance.” [Source: Connect for Health Colorado]
Monday, October 26, 2015
Stakeholder Meetings Scheduled to Discuss Annualized Income Policy Proposals for Medicaid and CHP+
“The Department of Health Care Policy and Financing and Connect for Health Colorado are holding stakeholder meetings to discuss policy proposals to use annualized income for some Medicaid and CHP+ eligibility determinations. The next meeting will be held on Nov. 5 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. In-person attendance is strongly encouraged. During the meetings, HCPF and Connect for Health Colorado will:
- Provide an overview of annualized income policy proposals;
- Review the process and timeline for adoption of an annualized income policy; and
- Solicit stakeholder feedback on scenarios potentially impacted by this policy change.
Free webinar - Organizing Communities to Create Health
“The Standard Social Innovation Review is offering a FREE webinar, November 17, 12:00-1:00pm MST – Organizing Communities to Create Health. This webinar is for community leaders and organizers who wish to connect to the health and public health sectors, and the resources they have to offer. It is also for health care, public health, and social change leaders interested in how to better understand the complex needs of the communities they serve and what role health has among other aims. Learn more about this webinar and register here.
Presented by the Creating Health Collaborative, this webinar will:
Presented by the Creating Health Collaborative, this webinar will:
- Provide an overview of the role that communities can play in creating their own health, as they themselves define it
- Review guiding principles for how to foster that role
- Offer advice on how health care and sectors skilled at community building through shared decision-making can better understand how their priorities, and those of communities, relate to each other and how they can work hand-in-hand
- Offer resources and tools to help develop agreement on priorities among diverse perspectives
- Share examples from panelists with community outreach, research, and clinical experience” [Source: SSIR]
Thursday, October 22, 2015
REGISTER TODAY for ClinicNET's November 13 Affiliate Convening!
November 13, 2015
8:00am - 3:00pm
Mile High Room at COPIC
7351 E. Lowry Blvd., Denver, CO
ClinicNET Affiliates! Please join us for a day of education and information! Topics will include policy and advocacy, practice transformation, access to care and coverage data, Medicaid and more! Light breakfast and lunch will be served and there will be time to connect with your peers in the Community Safety Net Clinic world! CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!
The ClinicNET Affiliate Leadership Cohort will meet immediately after the convening at COPIC in Mile High Room at 3:15-5:15pm. RSVP to brooke.powers@clinicnet.org if you plan to attend.
The ClinicNET Affiliate Leadership Cohort will meet immediately after the convening at COPIC in Mile High Room at 3:15-5:15pm. RSVP to brooke.powers@clinicnet.org if you plan to attend.
ACC Phase II Stakeholder Meetings and NEW Concept Paper
“The Department of Health Care Policy and Financing (the Department) invites you to participate in guiding the Accountable Care Collaborative Phase II (ACC Phase II). The Overview and the full Concept Paper (just released) are meant to initiate conversations between the Department and the wide variety of stakeholders who deliver and receive services through Colorado Medicaid.
In order to facilitate dialogue and collaboration, the Department has scheduled a number of public meetings to discuss specific topics as they relate to ACC Phase II. Additional sessions will be announced at a later date that will explicitly address the areas of behavioral health and long-term services and supports. The Department will utilize a listserv as an avenue to distribute meeting announcements and minutes, policy updates, and other relevant documents - to join, send an email to RCCORFP@state.co.us.
Below is the list of currently scheduled meetings. More details about these meetings, and others, can be found here.
ACC Phase II Meetings:
In order to facilitate dialogue and collaboration, the Department has scheduled a number of public meetings to discuss specific topics as they relate to ACC Phase II. Additional sessions will be announced at a later date that will explicitly address the areas of behavioral health and long-term services and supports. The Department will utilize a listserv as an avenue to distribute meeting announcements and minutes, policy updates, and other relevant documents - to join, send an email to RCCORFP@state.co.us.
Below is the list of currently scheduled meetings. More details about these meetings, and others, can be found here.
ACC Phase II Meetings:
- October 30, 2015, 8:00am-9:00am: ACC: Medicare-Medicaid Program Learning Symposium
- November 5, 2015, 10:00am-12:00pm: ACC: Medicare-Medicaid Program - PIAC Subcommittee Meeting
- November 10, 2015, 5:30pm-7:30pm: Open Forum 1
- November 18, 2015, 9:30am-12:00pm: Program Improvement Advisory Committee (PIAC) Meeting
- November 19, 2015, 12:00pm-2:00pm: SNAC Lab (hosted by the Colorado Health Institute)
- December 8, 2015, 6:00pm-8:00pm: Colorado Medical Home Forum
- December 16, 2015, 9:30am-12:00pm: Program Improvement Advisory Committee (PIAC) Meeting
- January 14, 2016, 6:00pm-8:00pm: Open Forum 2
- January 20, 2016, 9:30am-12:00pm: Program Improvement Advisory Committee (PIAC) Meeting” [Source: HCPF]
Wednesday, October 21, 2015
Interested in SIM or EvidenceNOW Southwest? ClinicNET can be your Practice Transformation Organization!
ClinicNET has been selected as an approved Practice Transformation Organization (PTO) to provide practice facilitation services to practices participating in the Colorado State Innovation Model (SIM) and other potential initiatives. ClinicNET also provides practice transformation coaching for EvidenceNOW Southwest. We welcome the opportunity to work with you!
State Innovation Model (SIM):
The SIM Practice RFA is open and practices may begin submitting applications to be included in the first cohort of SIM. Applications are due October 26th! Practices that are selected to participate will receive technical assistance and financial support to integrate physical and behavioral health and test value-based payment models. To view the RFA and apply: www.ucdenver.edu/practicetransformation
EvidenceNOW Southwest (ENSW):
ENSW is aimed at transforming health care delivery by building critical infrastructure to help smaller primary care practices apply the latest medical research and tools to improve heart health. Practices will receive practice transformation and quality improvement support, including on-site practice facilitation and coaching, expert consultation, shared learning collaboratives, and electronic health record support. Applications are open!
Questions about these initiatives and partnering with ClinicNET as your Practice Transformation Organization can be directed to Cathryn Benedict, Quality Initiatives Manager at cathryn.benedict@clinicnet.org.
The SIM Practice RFA is open and practices may begin submitting applications to be included in the first cohort of SIM. Applications are due October 26th! Practices that are selected to participate will receive technical assistance and financial support to integrate physical and behavioral health and test value-based payment models. To view the RFA and apply: www.ucdenver.edu/practicetransformation
EvidenceNOW Southwest (ENSW):
ENSW is aimed at transforming health care delivery by building critical infrastructure to help smaller primary care practices apply the latest medical research and tools to improve heart health. Practices will receive practice transformation and quality improvement support, including on-site practice facilitation and coaching, expert consultation, shared learning collaboratives, and electronic health record support. Applications are open!
Colorado Bridge Program will be accepting applications for 2016 open enrollment
“November 1, 2015 – January 31, 2016 Colorado Bridge will be accepting new applicants: Kaiser Permanente’s Colorado Bridge Program is a charitable health coverage program. This program is for low income individuals and families who do not have access to any other coverage and meet program eligibility requirements. Colorado Bridge provides a Kaiser Permanente premium subsidy and medical financial assistance to support cost sharing, and enrollment in an off exchange Kaiser Permanente Individual and Family Plan. Program design and premium amounts are subject to change.
Colorado Bridge Program Eligibility:
Please contact Medicaid and Charitable Programs Outreach & Retention Specialist, Tonya Bruno, at tonya.x.bruno@kp.org or 303-344-7642 if you need additional information or have questions.” [Source: Kaiser Permanente]
Colorado Bridge Program Eligibility:
- Must live in a Kaiser Permanente Colorado service area. The Colorado Bridge Program will be available in all Colorado service areas (Denver/Boulder, Southern Colorado, Northern Colorado, and Mountain Colorado)
- Must have income at or below 300% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL)
- Must be under the age of 35 years at time of plan effective date
- Must not have access to any other public or private health coverage including, but not limited to: Medicaid/CHP+, Coverage through Connect for Health Colorado, Medicare, job based health coverage
Please contact Medicaid and Charitable Programs Outreach & Retention Specialist, Tonya Bruno, at tonya.x.bruno@kp.org or 303-344-7642 if you need additional information or have questions.” [Source: Kaiser Permanente]
Monday, October 19, 2015
Training Opportunity: Foundational Anti-Oppression Concepts Using Theatre of the Oppressed
“We crave a fair and just world, and work to bring that world into existence in large and small ways. To achieve what we seek, our efforts require both meaningful reflection and action. We must understand the anatomy of oppression and injustice in our communities and society, and we must understand how we, despite our best intentions, personally participate in those systems.
Join us in a dynamic and energetic 2-day workshop using Theatre of the Oppressed as a basis for introducing and exploring foundational anti-oppression/social justice concepts. Click here to view the event flyer. In addition to a body-based exploration of power and privilege, participants will be introduced to a shared vocabulary, and come away with a deeper understanding of how oppression is composed of ideological, institutional, interpersonal, and internalized components (known as the 4 I’s of Oppression). Participate in this consciousness raising opportunity that will better equip you to critically vision for your communities and for yourself.
Workshop is November 10th and November 11th, 9:00am – 4:00pm, at 22nd and Market Street, Denver 80205. Cost is $250, with a sliding scale available through registration link. Register here: http://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/2358246/98a8ca696823.” [Source: Transformative Alliances LLC]
Join us in a dynamic and energetic 2-day workshop using Theatre of the Oppressed as a basis for introducing and exploring foundational anti-oppression/social justice concepts. Click here to view the event flyer. In addition to a body-based exploration of power and privilege, participants will be introduced to a shared vocabulary, and come away with a deeper understanding of how oppression is composed of ideological, institutional, interpersonal, and internalized components (known as the 4 I’s of Oppression). Participate in this consciousness raising opportunity that will better equip you to critically vision for your communities and for yourself.
Workshop is November 10th and November 11th, 9:00am – 4:00pm, at 22nd and Market Street, Denver 80205. Cost is $250, with a sliding scale available through registration link. Register here: http://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/2358246/98a8ca696823.” [Source: Transformative Alliances LLC]
Friday, October 16, 2015
Articles & Publications and new resources
A Personal Compass: What Patient Navigation Can Do for You
September 16, 2015 - U.S. News
Measuring Child Health: Fulfilling Colorado’s Commitment to Become the Healthiest State
September, 2015 – HCPF, CDPHE, and CDHS
Health Divides: Quarterly publication examining equity and economics in health care
September 2015 – Colorado Fiscal Institute
Opinion: Coverage numbers soar, but affordability remains a serious problem
September 11, 2015 – Health News Colorado, Bethany Pray opinion piece
Medicaid Drives Historic Coverage Gains in Colorado
September 1, 2015 – Kaiser Health News
Racial Bias in Health Care and Health: Challenges and Opportunities
August 11, 2015 – American Medical Association
Lessons from Small Business Health Options Program: The SHOP Experience in California and Colorado
August 2015 – The Commonwealth Fund
We’ve also added new resources to our website, including:
September 16, 2015 - U.S. News
Measuring Child Health: Fulfilling Colorado’s Commitment to Become the Healthiest State
September, 2015 – HCPF, CDPHE, and CDHS
Health Divides: Quarterly publication examining equity and economics in health care
September 2015 – Colorado Fiscal Institute
Opinion: Coverage numbers soar, but affordability remains a serious problem
September 11, 2015 – Health News Colorado, Bethany Pray opinion piece
Medicaid Drives Historic Coverage Gains in Colorado
September 1, 2015 – Kaiser Health News
Racial Bias in Health Care and Health: Challenges and Opportunities
August 11, 2015 – American Medical Association
Lessons from Small Business Health Options Program: The SHOP Experience in California and Colorado
August 2015 – The Commonwealth Fund
We’ve also added new resources to our website, including:
- ICD-10 resources on the Affiliate Only page
- CoveredHQ is a one-stop-shop where health coverage guides and other stakeholders can find resources on health insurance literacy
- October 30: Halloween Boogie Bash, benefitting Saint Benedict Health and Healing Ministry
- November 13: ClinicNET Affiliate Convening & ClinicNET Leadership Cohort
- December 3: ClinicNET Practice Administrators Cohort
- December 3: ClinicNET IT Cohort
Thursday, October 15, 2015
REGISTER TODAY for ClinicNET's November 13 Affiliate Convening!
November 13, 2015
8:00am - 3:00pm
Mile High Room at COPIC
7351 E. Lowry Blvd., Denver, CO
ClinicNET Affiliates! Please join us for a day of education and information! Topics will include policy and advocacy, practice transformation, access to care and coverage data, Medicaid and more! Light breakfast and lunch will be served and there will be time to connect with your peers in the Community Safety Net Clinic world! CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!
The ClinicNET Affiliate Leadership Cohort will meet immediately after the convening at COPIC in Mile High Room at 3:15-5:15pm. RSVP to brooke.powers@clinicnet.org if you plan to attend.
The ClinicNET Affiliate Leadership Cohort will meet immediately after the convening at COPIC in Mile High Room at 3:15-5:15pm. RSVP to brooke.powers@clinicnet.org if you plan to attend.
Wednesday, October 14, 2015
Next ClinicNET Practice Administrator and IT Cohorts December 3!
The next ClinicNET affiliate Practice Administrator Cohort is scheduled for December 3, 11:00am-1:00pm and the next IT Cohort is scheduled for December 3, 1:00-3:00pm. Both cohorts will be hosted at Rocky Mountain Youth Clinics, 9197 Grant Street, Suite 100, Thornton, CO 80229. Please RSVP to Brooke Powers at brooke.powers@clinicnet.org. We look forward to seeing you there!
SIM Practice Request for Applications (RFA) due Oct. 26th!
“The SIM Practice RFA has been released and practices may begin submitting applications to be included in the first cohort of the State Innovation Model (SIM). Practices that are selected to participate will receive technical assistance and financial support to integrate physical and behavioral health and test value-based payment models. To view the RFA and apply: www.ucdenver.edu/practicetransformation
Important Dates:
Please refer to the links below for additional information:
Important Dates:
- September 15, 2015 - Practice RFA opens
- October 26, 2015 - Practice RFA closes
- December 25, 2015 - Selected practices notified
- February 1, 2016 - Cohort 1 practices kick-off
Please refer to the links below for additional information:
Tuesday, October 13, 2015
ICD-10 and Medicaid Updates
Medicaid Provider Billing Workshops:
ICD-10 Updates from Medicaid:
HCPF's Provider Bulletin:
HCPF's At a Glance:
Provider billing workshops include both Colorado Medical Assistance Program billing instructions and a review of current billing procedures. Class descriptions and workshop calendars are also posted in the Provider Training section of the Medicaid website.
ICD-10 Updates from Medicaid:
External end-to-end testing has confirmed that Medicaid's systems are integrated, operable, and ready to accept the new ICD-10 codes and formats on October 1, 2015. Effective October 1, 2015, ICD-10 is now active and replacing ICD-9 diagnosis codes. Providers should note the ICD-10 implementation is Date of Service (DOS) specific:
- ICD-9 diagnosis and surgical procedure codes will be required on claims that contain DOS or dates of discharge (DOD) on or before September 30, 2015.
Claims submitted with both ICD-9 and ICD-10 codes will be rejected.
- ICD-10 diagnosis and surgical procedure codes are required on claims that contain DOS or DOD on or after October 1, 2015.
Medicaid billing manuals have been updated ICD-10 codes. Click here to access the manuals.
Appendix R – Provider Claim Report Denial/Error Codes Update for ICD-10. Click here to find this document under "Appendices"
Please contact the Department’s fiscal agent, Xerox State Healthcare at 800-237-0757 with billing questions. Please contact Sean Gagnon at Sean.Gagnon@state.co.us or 303-866-3467, or Shawna Tye at Shawna.Tye@state.co.us or 303-866-2347 with questions regarding the ICD-10 implementation project.
HCPF's Provider Bulletin:
Click here to view the October Provider Bulletin. The bulletin covers topics of interest to providers and billing professionals.
HCPF's At a Glance:
Click here to view the September edition of At a Glance. This publication provides information on major initiatives including policy changes and program updates.
Sign up today for EvidenceNOW Southwest (AHRQ practice transformation opportunity)
"EvidenceNOW Southwest is one of seven regional cooperatives funded by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) to provide quality improvement services to small primary care practices, with 10 or fewer providers. EvidenceNOW Southwest will serve up to 260 practices: 208 in Colorado and 52 in New Mexico. Applications will be reviewed weekly and practices will be notified within two weeks whether they have been accepted. Practices will be accepted on a first come-first served basis. *Note: this opportunity excludes pediatric-only clinics.
Participating practices will receive nine months of practice facilication to develop customized approaches that address:
Click here for more information. To apply: http://www.evidencenowsw.org/tablet/for-practices.html. *Please note you have an option of start dates: Fall 2015, Spring 2016, Fall 2016, and Spring 2017.
If you have any questions regarding the study or application process please contact: Allyson Gottsman at AllysonGottsman@ucdenver.edu." [Source: Colorado Health Extension System]
Participating practices will receive nine months of practice facilication to develop customized approaches that address:
- Workflow analysis
- Office efficiency
- EHR optimization and measures reporting
- Patient engagement, care management and coordination
Click here for more information. To apply: http://www.evidencenowsw.org/tablet/for-practices.html. *Please note you have an option of start dates: Fall 2015, Spring 2016, Fall 2016, and Spring 2017.
If you have any questions regarding the study or application process please contact: Allyson Gottsman at AllysonGottsman@ucdenver.edu." [Source: Colorado Health Extension System]
Monday, October 12, 2015
Project ECHO Case Conferences: Identifying and Managing Patients at Risk for Cancer
"The opportunity is titled "Project ECHO Case Conferences: Identifying and Managing Patients at Risk for Cancer". "ECHO" stands for "Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes". Lectures are free and participation is all online.
The Utah Cancer Control Program is hosting a regularly scheduled Project ECHO series for clinicians interested in learning more about identifying and managing patients at risk for cancer, with a specific emphasis on BRCA1/2 gene mutations and Lynch Syndrome. The series is hosted online twice a month at 12 pm Mountain Time, and participation is free. Each session includes a 10-20 minute lecture on various topics, and an opportunity for clinicians to consult with genetic counselors on real cases from their practice. CME credits are available for participation. Click here for more information." [Source: Women's Wellness Connection]
The Utah Cancer Control Program is hosting a regularly scheduled Project ECHO series for clinicians interested in learning more about identifying and managing patients at risk for cancer, with a specific emphasis on BRCA1/2 gene mutations and Lynch Syndrome. The series is hosted online twice a month at 12 pm Mountain Time, and participation is free. Each session includes a 10-20 minute lecture on various topics, and an opportunity for clinicians to consult with genetic counselors on real cases from their practice. CME credits are available for participation. Click here for more information." [Source: Women's Wellness Connection]
Colorado Receives $11 Million Federal Grant for Transforming Clinical Practices Initiative (TCPI)
“The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced that Colorado's Collaborative for Practice Transformation is one of 39 health care collaborative networks selected to participate in the Transforming Clinical Practice Initiative. Colorado will receive up to $11 million over the next four years to provide technical assistance to help equip clinicians throughout Colorado with tools, information, and network support needed to improve quality of care, increase patients' access to information, and spend health care dollars more wisely. Read the full press release here.” [Source: HCPF]
Friday, October 9, 2015
Webinar: Enhancing and Optimizing Your EMR for Usability and Long-Term Value
“Webinar is hosted by Healthcare Informatics, Tuesday, October 27, 11:00am MT – REGISTER TODAY!
Many organizations have implemented basic EMR capabilities, but can still do more to maximize value from their EMR-related efforts and investments. Whether your organization has been using an EMR for years or just implemented a system, optimizing this essential tool is an ongoing challenge.
This webinar will outline the keys to long-term EMR optimization: leadership, measurement and innovation. Find out how integrating a content management strategy can help you cope with growing volumes of content.
Register now to learn the keys to success from Doug Thompson, Senior Research Director at The Advisory Board Company. Doug is a national expert in translating healthcare information technologies into operational improvements and has worked with more than 200 hospitals.” [Source: Healthcare Informatics]
Many organizations have implemented basic EMR capabilities, but can still do more to maximize value from their EMR-related efforts and investments. Whether your organization has been using an EMR for years or just implemented a system, optimizing this essential tool is an ongoing challenge.
This webinar will outline the keys to long-term EMR optimization: leadership, measurement and innovation. Find out how integrating a content management strategy can help you cope with growing volumes of content.
Register now to learn the keys to success from Doug Thompson, Senior Research Director at The Advisory Board Company. Doug is a national expert in translating healthcare information technologies into operational improvements and has worked with more than 200 hospitals.” [Source: Healthcare Informatics]
Thursday, October 8, 2015
REGISTRATION IS OPEN for ClinicNET's November 13 Affiliate Convening!
November 13, 2015
8:00am - 3:00pm
Mile High Room at COPIC
7351 E. Lowry Blvd., Denver, CO
ClinicNET Affiliates! Please join us for a day of education and information! Topics will include policy and advocacy, practice transformation, access to care and coverage data, Medicaid and more! Light breakfast and lunch will be served and there will be time to connect with your peers in the Community Safety Net Clinic world! CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!
Wednesday, October 7, 2015
Recorded ClinicNET Webinar: Oral Health in Colorado
We hosted an Oral Health in Colorado webinar on October 6, featuring Deb Foote, Executive Director of Oral Health Colorado, and Cherith Flowerday, Associate Program Officer at Delta Dental of Colorado Foundation. Click here to view the recording and learn more about what to expect for the future of oral health in Colorado and discuss current and new oral health initiatives and opportunities for your clinic!
Audio and powerpoint slides from all ClinicNET webinars are on the Affiliate Only section of the ClinicNET website.
Audio and powerpoint slides from all ClinicNET webinars are on the Affiliate Only section of the ClinicNET website.
Tuesday, October 6, 2015
ECHO for Patient Navigator Health Promotion Learning Series
“Connect with other patient navigators from your home or work computer: ECHO for Patient Navigator Health Promotion Learning Series. Wednesday, October 21, 2015 –Wednesday April 20, 2016, every 3rd Wednesday of the month, 8:00 am—9:00 am (MST). REGISTER HERE!
Health promotion is the process of supporting people to increase control over, and to improve, their health. It moves beyond a focus on individual behavior towards a wide range of social and environmental interventions. This series will provide information and case study support from national subject matter experts in health promotion.
Sessions will include: What is Health Promotion, Assessing Patient Readiness, Tracking Multiple Health Conditions, Resources for Health Promotion, Making Information Relevant, Using Self-Monitoring Tools, Dealing with Patient Perceptions.
ECHO Learning Community: The ECHO participants include the subject matter expert team (hub) and community healthcare workers (spokes). During ECHO sessions, a didactic is given by the subject matter expert team. Community healthcare workers then present cases using video conferencing equipment. Participants discuss the cases and recommendations are given. By using bi-directional video conferencing, a unique peer learning community is created.” [Source: Patient Navigator Training Collaborative]
Health promotion is the process of supporting people to increase control over, and to improve, their health. It moves beyond a focus on individual behavior towards a wide range of social and environmental interventions. This series will provide information and case study support from national subject matter experts in health promotion.Sessions will include: What is Health Promotion, Assessing Patient Readiness, Tracking Multiple Health Conditions, Resources for Health Promotion, Making Information Relevant, Using Self-Monitoring Tools, Dealing with Patient Perceptions.
ECHO Learning Community: The ECHO participants include the subject matter expert team (hub) and community healthcare workers (spokes). During ECHO sessions, a didactic is given by the subject matter expert team. Community healthcare workers then present cases using video conferencing equipment. Participants discuss the cases and recommendations are given. By using bi-directional video conferencing, a unique peer learning community is created.” [Source: Patient Navigator Training Collaborative]
Accountable Care Collaborative (ACC) Phase II Overview
“Click here to view a high-level overview of the vision for the next phase of the Accountable Care Collaborative (ACC). This overview will be followed by a more detailed Concept Paper. These documents are intended to be a starting point for concrete and productive conversations about the future.” [Source: HCPF]
Monday, October 5, 2015
Grants to Free/Charitable Clinics to Establish CDC-recognized Lifestyle Change Programs for the Prevention of Type 2 Diabetes
“In collaboration with the American Medical Association’s Improving Health Outcomes department, the AMA Foundation will be awarding $10,000 grants to eight free clinics through the Healthy Communities/Healthy America program. Clinics will receive funding to implement the CDC’s National Diabetes Prevention Program over the course of two years. The 2015 Healthy Communities/Healthy America RFP is now available. All RFP’s must be submitted via email to amafoundation@ama-assn.org by November 6, 2015 at 5pm CST in order to be considered. Please contact becky.diorio@state.co.us with questions.” [Source: AMA Foundation]
Friday, October 2, 2015
PEAK Updates
“PEAK Training - October 2015 Enhancements: The training sessions will cover detailed information about updates you can expect to see in PEAK and the enhancements that will help prepare you for the 2015-2016 open enrollment period for private health insurance. For more information, contact us at peakoutreach@bouldercounty.org. To register, visit https://sites.google.com/site/peakoutreachinitiative/peaknews:
Communications from the State CBMS/PEAK Team - Coming December 2015: The State CBMS/PEAK Communications Team is in the process of preparing a new email service for Community-Based Organizations (CBOs), cdhs_PEAK.News@state.co.us. CBO staff who opt-in to this email service will receive information about changes to PEAK functionality and navigation, system outages, and changes in policy for all of the programs for which clients can apply through PEAK. To opt-in and begin receiving communications in December 2015, please email the following information to cdhs_PEAK.News@state.co.us:
Subject: SUBSCRIBE
Message:, Last Name, First Name, Community-Based Organization, Email Address” [Source: Colorado PEAK]
- Aurora, Friday, 10/9, 9a - 11a
- Fort Collins, Monday, 10/12, 12:30p - 2:30p
- Eagle, Wednesday, 10/14, 9a - 11a
- Webinar, Thursday, 10/15, 1p - 3p
- Littleton, Friday, 10/16, 12:30p - 2:30p
- Webinar, Monday, 10/19, 9a - 11a
Communications from the State CBMS/PEAK Team - Coming December 2015: The State CBMS/PEAK Communications Team is in the process of preparing a new email service for Community-Based Organizations (CBOs), cdhs_PEAK.News@state.co.us. CBO staff who opt-in to this email service will receive information about changes to PEAK functionality and navigation, system outages, and changes in policy for all of the programs for which clients can apply through PEAK. To opt-in and begin receiving communications in December 2015, please email the following information to cdhs_PEAK.News@state.co.us:
Subject: SUBSCRIBEMessage:, Last Name, First Name, Community-Based Organization, Email Address” [Source: Colorado PEAK]
Thursday, October 1, 2015
ClinicNET Oral Health Webinar Oct. 6 noon-1pm, REGISTER TODAY!
ClinicNET is hosting a webinar on October 6, noon-1pm featuring Deb Foote, Executive Director of Oral Health Colorado, and Cherith Flowerday, Associate Program Officer at Delta Dental of Colorado Foundation. Join us on your lunch break to learn more about what to expect for the future of oral health in Colorado and discuss current and new oral health initiatives and opportunities for your clinic! CLICK HERE TO REGISTER TODAY!
Please contact JoJo Gelderman at johanna.gelderman@clinicnet.org with any questions.
Please contact JoJo Gelderman at johanna.gelderman@clinicnet.org with any questions.
SIM Practice Request for Applications (RFA) is open
“The SIM Practice RFA has been released and practices may begin submitting applications to be included in the first cohort of the State Innovation Model (SIM). To view the RFA and apply: www.ucdenver.edu/practicetransformation
Important Dates:
Important Dates:
- September 15, 2015 - Practice RFA opens
- October 26, 2015 - Practice RFA closes
- December 25, 2015 - Selected practices notified
- February 1, 2016 - Cohort 1 practices kick-off
- October 7, 7:00am – 8:00am
- October 22, 12:15pm-1:15pm
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