"Adapting to a Changing Landscape: Colorado’s Safety Net Health Centers"

"Driven by the desire to better support Colorado health centers in the midst of rapid adaptation, The Colorado Health Foundation partnered with Nonprofit Finance Fund (NFF) to take a critical look at how these organizations are faring as their business models evolve in the face of systemic shifts."..."NFF conducted an intensive cohort analysis to study the drivers of financial sustainability for 21 health centers, examining audited financials, payor/patient data and conducting in-depth interviews with Colorado’s health center leaders." 5 ClinicNET affiliates were included in the cohort of 21. Click here to read the findings and recommendations.  [Source: NFF]

 

ClinicNET Affiliate IT Cohort May 5

Thursday May 5, the ClinicNET Affiliate Information Technology Cohort will meet 2:30pm-4:30pm at CORHIO, 4500 Cherry Creek Dr. S., Suite 820, Denver. Refreshments will be served.

Please RSVP to Brooke Powers at brooke.powers@clinicnet.org. New participants always welcome!

Meaningful Use Attestation Site Set to Open Tomorrow

"The Colorado Registration & Attestation site for Program Year 2015 Eligible Professionals is set to open tomorrow, April 29th. The site will close on June 30th, so we recommend you access it immediately and start reviewing the requirements.
For those of you who have used the site in the past, please be advised some areas have changed:

• There are no longer Core and Menu measures; there are now 10 objectives.
• There are exclusions and alternate exclusions for program year 2015 depending on what stage a provider is in.
• There is now one consolidated public health objective with three measure options.

CORHIO has posted new workbooks and attestation checklists to help EPs attest, so please check our website for these resources."  [Source: COHRIO]

TCHF Creating Healthy Schools Funding Opportunity

"The Colorado Health Foundation is offering the following Creating Healthy Schools funding opportunities:
Program Area:  Ensure all kids have age-appropriate, daily physical activity and healthy food and beverages in schools.  
Local planning and assessment – Aims to support local planning, capacity-building and community collaboration efforts.
Local implementation – Assists strategy execution in specific areas related to building or increasing healthy schools work.
Deadline for applications is June 15, 2016. To be considered for funding, applicants must meet specific criteria.
Register now for the Creating Healthy Schools Informational Webinar, held on Wednesday, May 11 from noon – 1 p.m.
For more information, please contact Tiffany Perrin, Program Officer, Healthy Living, 303.953.3617."   [Source: The Colorado Health Foundation]

TCHF Advance Care Planning Funding Opportunity

"The Colorado Health Foundation is excited to announce the Advance Care Planning funding opportunity, within our Health Care outcome area.  Advance care planning is an important strategy for health engagement, person-centered care, shared decision-making and achievement of Triple Aim objectives. It helps ensure that the care individuals receive in the event of incapability or at end of life aligns with their values, goals and informed preferences." Grant deadline is June 15, with a maximum grant award of $200,000 over 24 months.  Get more information about this funding opportunity by viewing a recorded webinar or contacting Dara Hessee, Program Officer at 303-953-3641.
[Source: The Colorado Health Foundation]

New ACC Phase II Overview and Behavioral Health Framework Resources

Learn more about plans for Medicaid's Accountable Care Collaborative (ACC) Phase 11:

"For the next few months, the Department is focused on finalizing policy decisions based on stakeholder feedback gathered over the past year and writing the draft request for proposals (RFP). As a result of this commitment of staff resources to writing the RFP, the Department is unable to accommodate all stakeholder requests for meetings or presentations. In the meantime, we have recorded two brief presentations about Phase II to deliver consistent information to the community. We encourage you to access these and other resources available on the ACC Phase II page .

ACC Phase II Overview Recording:
History of ACC
Goals and Objectives
Key Concepts
Procurement Timeline
How to Stay Informed

ACC Phase II Behavioral Health Framework Recording:
ACC Phase II Overview
Behavioral Health Key Concepts
Procurement Timeline
How to Stay Informed"

[Source: HCPF]

HRSA New Access Points Funding Opportunity

"HRSA has a funding opportunity for new and expanded services offered by health centers that provide health services to medically underserved populations". Awards of $50,000 per site are available. Apply by June 17, 2016.
[Source: HRSA]
                                                        

NEW All Claims Payer Database Information Available

"Updated claims from Commercial and Medicaid payers spanning 2011-2014, as well as measures for preventive care and chronic conditions can provide new opportunities to evaluate trends in health care utilization and spending across Colorado.

• 2013- 2014 Medicaid and Commercial Claims 
• Views by Health Statistics Regions
• Observation Stays 
• Chronic Condition Prevalence (Hypertension and Depression) 
• Preventive Care Measures (Breast Cancer, Cervical Cancer and Colorectal Screening, and Diabetes Care LDL-C Testing) 

Plans are underway to develop a new website platform that will contain data from Medicare, provide users with more comparative views and options, and give consumers prices for more health care services." Go to Colorado Add Payer Claims Database for more information."
[Source: CO APCD]

TCHF Activating Places and Spaces Together Funding Opportunity

"As part of the Colorado Health Foundation's program area to ensure that communities have activated, quality indoor and outdoor infrastructure that encourages kids to be physically active, this funding opportunity supports locally-defined, place-specific efforts to get people outdoors and actively engaged in their neighborhoods - together. Foundation grant funds will support costs associated with project/program planning and/or implementation for up to one year.

Open Deadlines: All deadlines between June 15, 2016 and Oct. 15, 2018.
Register now for the Activating Places and Spaces Together informational webinar, which will be held May 3, 2016, from noon-1 p.m.
To be considered for funding, applicants must meet specific criteria

For more information, contact Chris Smith, Program Officer at 303-953-3661."

[Source:  The Colorado Health Foundation]

2016-17 Primary Care Fund Remaining Deadlines

For those clinics/agencies who applied for the Primary Care Fund, please note the following deadlines:

• Intent to apply notification were due from the Applicant Agencies to the Department by Monday, April 18, 2016.
• Written questions were due from the Applicant Agencies to the Department by Monday, April 25, 2016.
• Stakeholder Conference will be held on Tuesday, May 3, 2016.
• Application responses are due by close of business on Thursday, May 26, 2016.

 [Source: HCPF]

SBIRT Trainings

"Trainings are held at the PAS Training Center or you can host the training at your site. Routinely asking patients about substance use is a quick, easy way to identify and intervene with patients whose substance use puts them at risk for health issues.
Multiple dates March-June 2016"
Cost: Free
Click here for more information and to register.
Click here for trainings at your site.
[Source: CCHN]

Interactive Learning Series on Pharmacy for Clinicians

Key performance measures for patient-centered medical homes include medication-related issues. Clinical pharmacists have unique knowledge and skills that can complement the care provided by other PCMH team members.

The learning series is designed to help clinicians identify how to incorporate clinical pharmacists in their practices. Conducted through ECHO Colorado in live web-based, video-conference sessions, participants use a smart phone, tablet or laptop with a camera to virtually attend each 60-minute session. A subject matter expert will lead a presentation (15 minutes) and participants present a case for feedback, recommendations and discussion.
Topics include: Clinical Pharmacist scope of practice; Collaborative Drug Therapy Management; Financial models and benefits and Integration models.
Choose either of two 5-week sessions: Friday mornings, 7:00-8:00am, May 20th - June17th or Wednesdays, noon - 1:00pm, May 25th – June 22nd.
Register now at: www.ECHOColorado.org/PCMH
For Training flyer click here                                                           
[Source: CDPHE]

REGISTER TODAY for ClinicNET's June 9th Affiliate Convening!

ClinicNET Affiliate Convening

June 9, 2016

8:00am - 3:00pm

Mile High Room, 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, leadership development, 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.

HRSA New Access Points Funding Opportunity

"HRSA has a funding opportunity for new and expanded services offered by health centers that provide health services to medically underserved populations". Awards of $50,000 per site are available. Apply by June 17, 2016.
[Source: HRSA]

Telehealth Funding Opportunity

As part of The Colorado Health Foundation's strategy to strengthen the delivery of comprehensive, person-centered primary care, this funding opportunity will build capacity in primary care clinics for the implementation of telehealth services. Funding will support up to $100,000 for costs associated with the purchase of telehealth equipment and/or the employment of workflow or billing consultants. Private practices may also apply for low interest loans.  Applications need to focus on:

• Teleconferencing between providers and patients
• Telemonitoring to increase regular contact with care providers and monitor conditions
• Other innovative telehealth programs that increase access to comprehensive, coordinated primary care services through health-related technology

This funding opportunity is designed to increase access to comprehensive, coordinated care through telehealth services. To be considered for funding, applicants must meet this specific criteria.

Open Grant Deadlines: June 15, 2016, Oct. 15, 2016
[Source: The Colorado Health Foundation]

ClinicNET Affiliate, Senior Mobile Dental, would like to partner with a medical clinic interested in integrating oral health care. Telehealth would be a great first step! Senior Mobile Dental would handle the oral health aspect of the telehealth program and already has teledental imaging machinery. If interested, contact their Exec. Dir., Michelle Vacha R.D.H.,B.S., at Michelle@SeniorMobileDental.org or 719-339-2195.

ECHO Colorado Learning Community Offerings

Think HIV isn’t a problem in your community? Think again.
-Many of the risk factors that put persons at risk for HCV are the same risk factors that put someone at risk for HIV.
-Injection drug use is on the rise statewide. Intravenous drug use is spiking in rural communities across Colorado and the nation due to the challenges of acquiring prescription medications and the accessibility and cost of illicit drugs such as heroin.
-HIV prevention is important in every community. By providing testing, linking individuals to care, and providing support, you are providing them with the tools they need to protect themselves and minimizing the risk to others.

ECHO Colorado is offering a free learning community to provide training and assistance that will prepare you with patient talking points, assessment tools, treatment plans and the latest information on pre-exposure prophylaxis, or PrEP. Utilizing web-based, video-conferencing technology, you can use your smart phone, tablet or laptop with a camera to connect to each live session. Sessions will consist of a presentation from a subject matter expert followed by participant presentation of cases with recommendations and discussion among the panel and participants. To register for this learning community please go to: www.ECHOColorado.org/HIV

There is still room for a few more participants in the Caring for Medically Complex Children ECHO Learning Community that starts April 27th. Better access and manage the care for children with medical complexity, create a shared care plan, engage with other types of providers involved in the care of a child with medical complexity and identify and share resources with your peers. This ECHO Learning Community will speak to issues from birth to adulthood and provide expert support for your multifaceted cases. Registration is limited to twenty participants and we are almost full so register now! www.ECHOColorado.org/complexpeds [Source: ECHO Colorado]

Colorado Family Leadership Registry

The registry has launched!  Sign up today to register your agency as a Partner Organization.

The Family Leadership Registry is a tool to help you connect with a Family Leader who is trained and equipped to offer the parent/family perspective.

The Family Leadership Registry is a data base of over 500 graducates of Colorado's Family Leadership Training Institute (FLTI).  These family leaders have had over 90 hours of classroom instruction on leadership and the civic process, representing diverse perspectives from across the state.  Many are eager to share their expertise with organizations seeking the parent/family perspective on issues such as weelness, busllying, early childhood, health inequity, disability and suicide prevention.

For any questions or comments, please contact:  Eileen Forlenza at eileen.forlenza@state.co.us

Attestation Site Open Date Delayed

The Colorado Registration & Attestation site for Program Year 2015 Eligible Professionals opening has been delayed due to an issue found during testing. Therefore, the site will not be available for you to attest this Wednesday April 20th as we previously announced. Please be advised you will have 60 calendar days to complete your attestation once the site is open.

CORHIO has finalized new workbooks and attestation checklists to help EPs attest, please read their April Medicaid EHR Incentive Program newsletter for more information! [Source:  COHRIO]

Primary Care Medicaid Rates 16/17

You may recall the Governor's proposed FY 2016-17 budget did not include the continuation of the enhanced payments for Medicaid primary care services. However, thanks to the grassroots advocacy, media efforts, and direct lobbying of the Colorado Primary Care Alliance (a coalition of 20+ organizations), within the last couple of weeks the Legislature has authorized the transfer of $20 million in funds for the continuation of rate enhancements (87.3% of Medicare) for the following selected codes:

• Office Visit  (99201-99205, 99211-99215)
• Preventive Medicine visits  (99381-99397)
• Newborn (99460-99465, 99477-99486) 
• Immunization Administration (90460-90461, 90471-90474)
• Counseling and Health Risk Assessments (99401-99414, 99417-99429)
• Critical Care Visit - Neonatal and Pediatric (99466-99476)

These funds are one-time and not built into the Medicaid rate base. Be sure to read HCPF's May 2016 Provider Bulletin for an official announcement!  The Alliance will be meeting to debrief on this year’s efforts and develop a go-forward strategy for FY 2017-18. Thank you to the many ClinicNET affiliates and partner organizations that participated in the advocacy efforts!

Questions? Contact Brooke Powers at brooke.powers@clinicnet.org 

 

April 18 Application Deadline for the Colorado Health Symposium Scholarship

The Colorado Health Foundation is launching a scholarship program to offer increased opportunities for individuals from Colorado to attend the 2016 Colorado Health Symposium.

The Symposium is July 27-29 at the Keystone Resort & Conference Center. This year’s theme, “Health is Everyone’s Business” builds on the Foundation’s recent statewide listening tour. We know that when people are healthier, their communities prosper. From the doctor’s office to the streets we live on, community is where health happens. 

Who Should Apply:
Colorado professionals from rural-based, minority-led and/or community-based and advocacy organizations, and industries – such as environmental, housing and education – are especially encouraged to apply. View the application and complete the online form by Monday, April 18.

All Scholarships Include:

• Fully-waived registration fee
• Travel stipend for anyone located more than two hours away from Keystone
• Lodging in Keystone (for two or three nights, depending on travel distances). Lodging for scholarship recipients will be close to the conference center with free shuttle transportation if needed.

New CHF Telehealth Funding Opportunity

As part of The Colorado Health Foundation's strategy to strengthen the delivery of comprehensive, person-centered primary care, this funding opportunity will build capacity in primary care clinics for the implementation of telehealth services. Funding will support up to $100,000 for costs associated with the purchase of telehealth equipment and/or the employment of workflow or billing consultants. Private practices may also apply for low interest loans.  Applications need to focus on:

• Teleconferencing between providers and patients
• Telemonitoring to increase regular contact with care providers and monitor conditions
• Other innovative telehealth programs that increase access to comprehensive, coordinated primary care services through health-related technology

This funding opportunity is designed to increase access to comprehensive, coordinated care through telehealth services. To be considered for funding, applicants must meet specific criteria.

Open Grant Deadlines: June 15, 2016, Oct. 15, 2016

Funding Opportunity for Dental Program Innovation

The Dental Trade Alliance Foundation is now accepting applications for 2016 grant programs! If your organization has an innovative project designed to improve oral health care for the growing number of needy Americans and would like to be considered for a grant, please review the guidelines. Each applicant must demonstrate that their innovative project will not only improve access to oral care in their immediate area, but also have the potential to grow and be implemented in other areas of the country. Grant proposal applications must be received no later than May 25, 2016. Click here for grant criteria and guidelines.

Calling Colorado Lay Navigators

Participants are needed for a focus group.  Be a part of a nationwide research study being conducted with patient navigators. The Patient Navigation Training Collaborative (PNTC) is collaborating with researchers in other states to conduct focus groups around the country on patient navigator skills and knowledge needed for the patient navigator role. This will help inform patient navigator training at a national level. Please help us represent patient navigation in Colorado by participating in one of two focus groups offered. We are looking for lay patient navigators to participate in a study that will help us make recommendations for national patient navigation training.
 

Study Purpose: To conduct focus groups to better understand what patient navigators need to know to do their jobs. DATES: -April 26th 6-7:30 pm (snacks will be available) in Denver - Click here for more information and registration  OR -April 28th 12-1:30 pm via web meeting (computer, microphone/camera required) - Click here for more information and registration Questions? Email Patti Valverde at Patricia.Valverde@UCDenver.edu or Andi Dwyer at Andrea.Dwyer@ucdenver.edu.

Free Leadership and Skill Development Webcasts

CCHN, in partnership with CHAMPS with support from Kaiser Permanente of Colorado, is pleased to announce the 2016 “Lunchtime Learning” Professional Skill Development Distance Learning Series! These 1-hour leadership and skill development webcasts will take place between April and September of 2016 and are FREE for all CHC and safety net staff.  Please feel free to pass these learning opportunities onto your members.

• April 20 – Lisa Hardmeyer Gray, Utilizing Mindfulness to Reduce Stress and Prevent Burnout
• May 18 – Edward Leigh, Creating a Productive Healthcare Environment: Enhancing Teambuilding
• June 15 – Edward Leigh, Creating a Productive Healthcare Environment: Decreasing Negative Attitudes
• July 20 – Edward Leigh, Creating a Productive Healthcare Environment: Establishing Boundaries
• August 17 – Managing and Caring for Difficult Patients
• September 21 – Leslie Hasche, Interpersonal Considerations for Care of Elderly Persons

Registration is now open!  Click here to register.  Handouts and log-in information will be emailed to all registrants the day before each event.  This event will take place online, and advanced registration is required. 

If you have any questions please contact Sarah Macrander at smacrander@cchn.org.

Actively Recruiting for EvidenceNOW Southwest

The eligibility requirements for practices interested in ENSW have been expanded to include practices with up to 15 providers. In order to be eligible, practices still need to have the ability to make site-level decisions regarding guidelines, protocols, and care processes, and should not be receiving centralized quality improvement support as part of a health system. This change should open up ENSW to more practices that would have been previously excluded.

Recruitment is open and the ENSW team is accepting applications from eligible practices. Practices ready to begin ENSW activities can begin work anytime between now and September, as we are moving towards a “rolling” admission process for ENSW. Practices wanting more information can join regularly scheduled informational webinars, every Thursday starting April 14, alternating between 7:30 AM and 12:30 PM.

We need and welcome your active engagement in recruiting practices for ENSW – please contact Stacy Kramer (Stacy.Kramer@ucdenver.edu) or Marcy Patel (Marcy.Patel@ucdenver.edu) with your recruitment questions.

Culture of Health Conference April 27th

This annual event offers an opportunity for employers, health professionals, health plans, pharmaceutical companies, and engaged individuals to learn more about wellness programs and network with other individuals who are also active in the benefits and health and wellness fields. Throughout the conference, attendees will hear from national and Colorado leaders offering fresh perspectives on how cultures are formed and the opportunities for employers looking to engage and motivate their employees. In addition to these great presentations, attendees will have the opportunity to attend a variety of breakout sessions that will highlight initiatives and offer examples of healthy worksites in the state of Colorado.  Click here for more information.

Colorado Attestation Site Due to Open Next Week

The Colorado Registration & Attestation site for Program Year 2015 is scheduled to open for Eligible Professionals (EPs) next Wednesday April 20th. Please be advised you will have 60 calendar days to complete your attestation, so we recommend you do not delay in going to the site, familiarizing yourself with changes, and preparing your attestation.

CORHIO is finalizing new workbooks and checklists to help EPs attest, so please check their website.

If you have questions, please contact Kelly Hernandez, Medicaid EHR Incentive Program Coordinator, by email MedicaidEHR@corhio.org or by phone at 720.285.3232.

ACC Chronic Pain Disease Management Program

The second year of ACC Chronic Pain Disease Management Program will start in April and May with two options:

o Chronic Pain Telehealth Program: Connect PCMPs with a multi-disciplinary team of chronic pain specialists, including behavioral health professionals and pharmacists, to review client cases and learn evidence-based interventions for treating clients with complex conditions.

o Buprenorphine Telehealth Program: Providers licensed to prescribe Buprenorphine/Suboxone will connect with specialists to gain greater insights and experience in treating clients with opioid addiction.

Here is the link to the ECHO flyer on both programs and how practices can get involved!

Transforming Clinical Practices Initiative (TCPi)

The Transforming Clinical Practices Initiative (TCPi) is a four-year funding opportunity from CMS that will provide free technical assistance and coaching to health care providers, practices, and health care systems across the state, to support and prepare for the forthcoming changes in the health care payment and delivery system. This support will be tailored to the needs of every participant, but the goals are common for all – improved efficiency of care, improved health outcomes, and improved patient care experiences.  Two informational webinars are still available, click here to register.

An important consideration for Denver ClinicNET affiliates is that TCPi is willing to form specialized groups of practices that are participating in the Mile High Health Alliance's future Specialty Care Referral Network (click here for a link to their Implementation Plan), to support them in areas such as developing care coordination services and  better capacity for effective referrals. However, the practices would have to get into the original, single TCPi cohort before the deadline. Registration to become a TCPi cohort is currently open through June 2016.  Note that both primary care practices and specialty care practices can apply for support through this program.

2016 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! Upcoming 2016 in-person  and web-based training opportunities:

Web-based Trainings:

• IHI Open School: offers online courses in quality improvement, patient safety, and leadership. Earn a Certificate of Completion or Continuing Education Credits. (1 year scholarships available)
• Is Your Organization Conversation Ready - Begins April 19, 2016
• Preventing Clostridium difficile (C. diff) Infections - Begins May 11, 2016

In-person Trainings & Conferences:

• Population Management Executive Development Program - April 27-29, 2016 - Orlando, FL
• 28th National Forum on Quality Improvement in Health Care - December 4-7, 2016 - Orlando, FL

Interested in participating in a training or conference? Click here to complete an online application! Contact Brooke Powers at brooke.powers@clinicnet.org or 720-863-7803 with any questions.  [Source:IHI]

    

2016 National Health Service Corps Site Application Now Open!

The 2016 NHSC New Site application cycle is now open for eligible health care sites. The application cycle will close on June 7, 2016, at 11:59 p.m. ET.  Interested sites are encouraged to read the 2016 NHSC Site Reference Guide for all program requirements. Eligible sites include health care facilities that provide outpatient, ambulatory and primary health care services (medical, dental, and behavioral) to populations residing in high-need urban and rural areas.

Atrial Fibrillation Webex

Kaiser Permanente Cardiologist, Dr. Jay Reusch will provide a Webex on Atrial Fibrillation on Tuesday, May 3.  The presentation will be provided twice, once from 12:15-1pm and 1:15-2pm.  Click here to register to participate: 12:15 pm or 1:15 pm  (Registration is required by April 26th).  CME credit will not be available.  Attached is a flyer for more information.

New Diabetes Prevention Publication

Click here to see a new publication from the Colorado Prevention Alliance related to diabetes prevention, as well as the interaction between diabetes and depression. We hope that it will come in handy in your practice or organization’s work.

Staff changes at ClinicNET!

Although we will certainly miss her dearly, please join ClinicNET in wishing our Program and Communications Coordinator, Johanna "JoJo" Gelderman best wishes as she moves on to her next career opportunity as a Quality Improvement Coordinator with our colleagues at the Colorado Community Health Network! (Her last day at ClinicNET was April 6.)

We are happy to announce that Anne Taylor will be joining ClinicNET as our Program and Communications Coordinator. Anne is no stranger to ClinicNET or community safety net clinics (CSNCs). She comes to us after 5+ years at Rocky Mountain Youth Clinics. In 2010, she was part of the ClinicNET team and was on the original committee that established ClinicNET when she was the Executive Director of Doctors Care. She feels fortunate to have the time and ability to return to ClinicNET where she can be of service to the valuable work of CSNCs. Anne's proudest role is being mother of Will (22) and Kyle (20) and her free time is spent drawing, painting and interior design. As of April 11th, Anne can be reached at anne.taylor@clinicnet.org and 720-863-7804.

REGISTER TODAY for ClinicNET's June 9th Affiliate Convening!

ClinicNET Affiliate Convening

June 9, 2016

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, leadership development, 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.REGISTER TODAY for ClinicNET's June 9th Affiliate Convening!

Contact brooke.powers@clinicnet.org with questions.

2016-17 Primary Care Fund Application – intent to apply due April 18

“Click here for the Primary Care Fund Application and click here worksheet for FY2016-17. For more information on the application process, visit the Primary Care Fund webpage. Please note the following deadlines:

• Intent to apply notification are due from the Applicant Agencies to the Department by Monday, April 18, 2016.
• Written questions are due from the Applicant Agencies to the Department by Monday, April 25, 2016.
• Stakeholder Conference will be held on Tuesday, May 3, 2016.
• Application responses are due by close of business on Thursday, May 26, 2016.

Please email intent to apply, questions, and completed application to: primary.care@state.co.us. Faxes will not be accepted.” [Source: HCPF]

Recorded ClinicNET webinar: Privacy, Security and Confidentiality

We hosted a Privacy, Security and Confidentiality webinar on March 31 featuring David Ginsberg, President of PrivaPlan. David discussed the following topics: HIPAA privacy and security gaps and risks; protecting patient privacy and health data; and confidentiality and security best practices. Click here to view the recording. 

Audio and powerpoint slides from all ClinicNET webinars are on the Affiliate Only section of the ClinicNET website.

Caring for Medically Complex Children ECHO Learning Community – REGISTER TODAY

“ECHO Colorado still has room in the Caring for Medically Complex Children ECHO Learning Community that starts April 27th.  Providers will get information to better access and manage the care for children with medical complexity, create a shared care plan, engage with other types of providers involved in the care of a child with medical complexity and identify and share resources with peers. Registration is limited to twenty participants so register now! http://echocolorado.org/topics/clinical-practice-support/caring-for-medically-complex-children/.

ECHO Colorado is also hosting a learning community on HIV starting May 19th.  HIV prevention is important in every community. By providing testing, linking individuals to care, and providing support, you are providing them with the tools they need to protect themselves and minimizing the risk to others.

This free learning community will provide training and assistance that will prepare providers with patient talking points, assessment tools, treatment plans and the latest information on pre-exposure prophylaxis, or PrEP. Utilizing web-based, video-conferencing technology, you can use your smart phone, tablet or laptop with a camera to connect to each live session.  Sessions will consist of a presentation from a subject matter expert followed by participant presentation of cases with recommendations and discussion among the panel and participants. To learn more visit: www.ECHOColorado.org/HIV.” [Source: ECHO Colorado]

New Publications - Department of Health Care Policy and Financing

Click here to view the April Provider Bulletin. The bulletin covers topics of interest to providers and billing professionals.

Click here to view the March edition of At a Glance. This publication provides information on major initiatives including policy changes and program updates.

Click here to view the February edition of the CICP newsletter. The information contained in the newsletter is to provide clarification on CICP policies and procedures, and updates on Departmental news. [Source: HCPF]

Provider Revalidation (Medicaid, Medicare & CHP+) deadline: September 24, 2016

By completing the revalidation/enrollment process now through the Online Provider Enrollment (OPE) tool, providers will not experience any delay in payment when the new enrollment and claims management system, Colorado interChange, launches on October 31, 2016. Starting on that date, claims and encounters submitted by providers who have not enrolled and/or revalidated will be denied.

Please do not begin the application before reviewing all of the training resources available online. An incorrect or incomplete application requires additional review, which may add weeks to processing time.  Revalidation and Enrollment instructions are available online. Be sure to review the Information by Provider Type before you begin the online training, as it will help you select the correct training. The Provider Enrollment Manual also includes valuable information to help providers complete applications correctly.

Questions may be sent to Provider.Questions@state.co.us or our new Information Center at 1-800-237-0757 (option 5), Monday - Friday, 8am to 5pm, closed: noon to 1pm.
[Source:  HCPF At A Glance]

Colorado PEAK Updates

“New! PEAK Monthly Training Tips: Join the PEAK Outreach Team on Wednesday, April 20, as we kick off a new series of monthly web conferences. Informed by the needs of our community partner network, each session will provide the opportunity to engage in Q & A and share best practices with other organizations. The topic for April will be Reporting a Change. The agenda will include time for updates from the PEAK Outreach Team and any news participants have to announce. Click here to register. With the exception of April 20, the PEAK Monthly Training Tips webinar will take place on the first Wednesday of every month, so be sure to reserve time on your calendar to join us!

April PEAK Updates: There are a few enhancements that will launch in PEAK on April 24. Please register to attend one of the PEAK Outreach webinars to learn about the updates to improve the application experience. The next webinars are April 21, 1:00-1:30pm and April 25, 9:00am-9:30am.

Community Partner Support Call: Support calls are scheduled to follow PEAK updates to discuss system performance and known issues. The next call is April 28, 3:00-3:45pm, Phone: 877-820-7831, Access code: 349141#.

PEAK Outreach Materials: Brochures, client business cards, and posters are available! Request materials printed in English/Spanish at peakoutreach.com/outreach-materials.” [Source: Colorado PEAK]