Colorado State Innovation Model (SIM) Updates: Transforming Clinical Practices Initiative (TCPi) informational webinars

“The Colorado Health Foundation Awards $3 Million to Advance the Integration of Physical and Behavioral Health: The Colorado Department of Health Care Policy & Financing and the Colorado State Innovation Model Office are partnering with The Colorado Health Foundation to advance the integration of behavioral health care in primary care practices across the state. The Colorado Health Foundation has awarded the Department a $3 million grant, which will be distributed via a competitive mini-grant process to SIM-participating primary care practices that serve Medicaid and Medicare clients. SIM practices that are actively engaged in practice transformation activities can use the mini-grants to implement innovative strategies that advance integration. Click here to view the full press release.

Transforming Clinical Practices Initiative (TCPi) Informational Webinars: TCPi Colorado Practice Transformation Network (PTN) presents an opportunity for 2,000 clinicians in Colorado to receive practice support as they prepare for new payment models. All physicians -- primary care and specialists --  are encouraged to stay up to date on Medicare payment reform and consider taking advantage of this federally-funded support to help their practice thrive in the evolving health care landscape.

Join TCPi for a weekly informational webinar on Wednesdays, Feb. 10 - March 2, to learn more about the Transforming Clinical Practices Initiative and the Colorado Practice Transformation Network. Click here to register and view all webinar dates.  Click here to view TCPi flyer. Questions? Email Barbara.Martin@state.co.us or visit: www.colorado.gov/healthinnovation/tcpi.” [Source: Colorado SIM]