TCHF Funding Opportunities

Primary Care Leadership
As a part of the Foundation's primary care strategy, this initiative will fund programs supporting the development of primary care clinician champions who advocate for comprehensive, person-centered care at the practice, community, state or federal level. The goal of this new funding opportunity is to enhance the primary care workforce to drive change, strengthen the delivery of services and improve the health outcomes of those served.

Nonprofit organizations inside and outside of Colorado will be considered. Awarded programs must be designed with a focus on Colorado's health care system and participants must be primary care clinicians (including physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, registered nurses, licensed behavioral health provider, dental hygienists and dentists) practicing in the state. Priority will be given to programs that target clinicians serving rural and low-income communities and culturally represent the patients they serve.

• To be considered for funding, applicants must meet specific criteria. 
• Grant Deadline: Oct. 15, 2016

Program Officer:  Tanya Weinberg at tweinberg@coloradohealth.org; 303-953-3643

Activating Places and Spaces Together
As part of the Colorado Health Foundation's focus on ensuring 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. The goal of the funding opportunity is to help activate existing infrastructure in public places that contributes to a community's overall health through residential usage and positive experiences. Foundation grant funds will support costs associated with project/program planning and/or implementation for up to one year.

• View the Activating Places and Spaces Together informational webinar.
• To be considered for funding, applicants must meet specific criteria
• Open deadlines:  October 15, 2016 through October 15, 2018

Program Officer:  Chris Smith at casmith@coloradohealth.org; 303-953-3661

[Source:  The Colorado Health Foundation]

EpiPen Patient Assistance Programs

In response to the astronomical price increase of the EpiPen, the National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics (NAFC) has provided the following resources:

• Rx Outreach has an Epinephrine Auto Injector 2 pack on their formulary for $250. To see the medication list, please visit http://rxoutreach.org/find-your-medications/ 
• Rx Outreach has designed a preferred Clinic program to help making providing medication to your patients easier. To learn more, please visit http://rxoutreach.org/rx-outreach-for-clinics/ 
• To learn more about the PAP Program for the EpiPen, please visit http://www.rxassist.org/search/prog-details?program_Id=626&PD_Id=626&Drug_Id=3220&Company_Id=135&search_type=2
• To access the PAP Form For the EpiPen, please visit https://s3.amazonaws.com/www.rxassist.org/docs/mylan-epipen-frm.pdf
• For information on the My EpiPen Savings Card (which is currently available to those with insurance only), please visit:https://www.activatethecard.com/epipen/?_ga=1.96684895.1709286587.1472155792
• To Read Mylan’s Press Release titled “Mylan Taking Immediate Action to Further Enhance Access to EpiPen® (Epinephrine Injection, USP) Auto-Injector”, please visit http://newsroom.mylan.com/2016-08-25-Mylan-Taking-Immediate-Action-to-Further-Enhance-Access-to-EpiPen-Epinephrine-Injection-USP-Auto-Injector

[Source:  NAFC]

HCPF News

• Building Better Health 2016 Conference: Roadmap to Health
• New 60 day timeline for Eligibility Appeals
• Introducing Colorado's new Medicare-Medicaid Advocate

For more on these topics and other HCPF news click HERE

[Source:  At A Glance]

Senior Dental Program's Revised Rules Changes

The Department of Health Care Policy and Financing had the public rule review meeting on August 22, 2016 and received comments from stakeholders regarding the Senior Dental Program’s revised rules. The Department has made changes and the attached document is the version (this includes a clean copy) of the proposed rules and will be discussed at the Medical Service Board meeting on September 9, 2016 starting at 9:00 a.m.  The revised rules will also be discussed at the Dental Advisory Committee meeting on September 13, 2016 from 2:00 to 4:00.

Please remember that if adopted by the Medical Service Board the new rules will not be effective until November 30, 2016. If you should have questions feel free to contact Chandra Vital, Senior Dental Grant Program Administrator at chandra.vital@hcpf.state.co.us
[Source:  HCPF]

SIGN UP! First Health Equity Learning Series Presentation for 2016-17

The Colorado Trust’s Health Equity Learning Series is back! The Colorado Trust's 2016-17 event series gets underway in Denver.

Featuring Deliana Garcia, MA of the Migrant Clinicians Network 
Friday, Sept. 16, 2016, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village, CO 80111

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER (Space is limited.)

[Source: The Colorado Trust]

Free Access to PainNet for all Medicaid Primary Care Providers

The PainNet online learning community enables primary care providers to develop expertise to treat patients with complex chronic pain through a combination of archived Project ECHO Pain case presentations, resource libraries, community forums and expert consultations.  Providers and specialists are able to communicate through discussion boards, chat rooms and direct messaging.

Starting now until July 2017, the website will be available to all Medicaid Primary Care Providers not in the program as well. This is a great chance for any provider who was unable to sign up for Project ECHO to access resources that can increase their knowledge on how to manage chronic pain more effectively.  Click here for a flyer about PainNet and there’s also a PainNet Video for more information. 

Interested providers, please contact Agi Erickson (ericksa@chc1.com) to sign up.  

[Source: HCPF]

DUE DATE EXTENDED: Program Year 2015 Attestation to September 20th

Due to some unforeseen issues, the state has granted an extension for EHs and CAHs to attest for Program Year 2015. The Colorado Registration & Attestation site will now be open until 9:59 pm on September 20th. There will absolutely not be another extension granted.

EH Workbooks for Program Year 2015:
· EH Incentive Payment Calculation Workbook (PY2015)
· EH Eligibility Workbook (PY2015)

We are here to help, so please reach out to us if you need assistance. You can also download several resources on our Eligible Hospitals page.

[Source: CORHIO]

Thank you for a great Safety Net Clinic Week!

Thank you for a wonderful Safety Net Clinic Week! This year we had 17 affiliate clinics host an event or a site visit for a policymaker or candidate for office. Two members of Congress, Congressman Jared Polis and Congresswoman Diana DeGette, visited Fort Collins Family Medicine and Inner City Health Center, respectively. Jerry Pifer from Congressman Ed Perlmutter's office visited Kids First Health Care as well. We had five clinics host an open house, 12 site visits from members/candidates of the Colorado State Legislature, and a visit from Aurora Mayor Steve Hogan to the DAWN Clinic. Additionally, we celebrated the Kaiser Permanente Educational Loan Repayment for Safety Net Clinical Support Staff award recipients from Seton Women's Clinic, Caritas Clinic, and Value Care Health Clinic. On top of that, Spanish Peaks Outreach Clinic in Walsenburg and Southern Colorado Family Medicine in Pueblo received media coverage of site visits. The complete list of clinics who participated in #SNCW16 are: Kids First Health Care, St. Benedict Health and Healing Ministry, Rocky Mountain Youth Clinics, Children's Hospital Child Health Clinic, Jewish Family Services, DAWN Clinic, Fort Collins Family Medicine, Inner City Health Center, Caritas Clinic, Seton Women's Clinic, Value Care Health Clinic, Samaritan Clinic, Spanish Peaks Outreach Clinic, Southern Colorado Family Medicine, and SET Family Medical Clinics.

The important conversations that took place during Safety Net Clinic Week will forever be remembered, and the impact that our affiliate clinics make, forever appreciated. ClinicNET continues to be a resource for you! P.S. All of our affiliate clinics should use this link to fill out our Safety Net Clinic Week Participation survey.

Happy Safety Net Clinic Week!

Tobacco Tax increase in Colorado is on the November ballot!

The Colorado Secretary of State has approved The Campaign for a Healthy Colorado's petitions for the November ballot. Now the hard work begins!  The work and the commitment needs to stay strong to win this campaign.

ClinicNET supports the proposed tobacco tax increase and we encourage your organization to also endorse it! Click here to learn more and sign on in support! Engage with the campaign on social media via Facebook and Twitter!  Click here to learn more!

[Source:  The Campaign for a Healthy Colorado]

TCHF: Telehealth Funding Opportunity

As part of the Foundation's strategy to strengthen the delivery of comprehensive, person-centered primary care, this initiative 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. 

The Foundation seeks applications that focus on: 

• Teleconferencing between providers and patients
• Telemonitoring to increase regular contact with care providers and monitor condition.
• 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 Deadline: Oct. 15, 2016
Program Officer: Sara Overby at soverby@coloradohealth.org or 303.953.3634

[Source:  The Colorado Health Foundation]

Delta Dental: $200,000 available for innovative ideas!

The Delta Dental of Colorado Innovation Grants program is accepting proposals of $5,000 to $50,000. A total of $200,000 in grant awards will be issued. Any Colorado-based organization or individual with an innovative approach to improve oral health should apply bySeptember 1st.

"This is an exciting opportunity for anyone with the next big idea for advancing the oral health of our state, whether you are a dentist, entrepreneur, in public health or education, or perhaps a student," said Barbara Springer, executive director of the Delta Dental of Colorado Foundation.

Grant proposals must:

1. Originate in Colorado - No out-of-state applications.
2. Demonstrate innovation - We want new, untested, cutting edge ideas.
3. Be impactful - Funded ideas will truly advance the field of oral health in Colorado.

Share this news with your network! For more information on our Innovation Grants visit Delta Dental of Colorado Foundation. Remember: Applications are due Sept. 1, 2016.

[Source: Delta Dental Foundation of Colorado]

CCHAP Practice Manager Meeting: Behavioral Health Integration in Primary Care Practices

Thursday September 29th
Noon - 1:15PM
(Lunch will be available starting at 11:30AM)

Fitzsimons Village

13100 East Colfax Avenue, Aurora, CO 80045
(click here for parking map)
Silverton Conference Room - 6th Floor
ReadyTalk Web Conference for remote attendees
Please click here to RSVP

Presented by:
Bridget Burnett, PsyD
Director of Behavioral Health Integration, CCHAP
Senior Instructor
University of Colorado Denver, SOM
Department of Psychiatry
Children's Hospital Colorado

Please open this short survey to help our presenter better understand the issues you would most like to hear about

Instructions to join the meeting remotely:
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

2016 Building Skills for Effective Teams (BSET)

The BSET training program is scheduled to start in October 2016 and run through September 2017, in Parker, CO. Over the course of a 12-month period, the BSET Program will include:

• Four-2.5 days of Workshop
• Ongoing Team Coaching
• Implementation of UDS Quality Improvement Project
• Completion of High and Low Ropes Course

Training is open to CHCs and safety-net clinics. All members of teams must commit to attend all scheduled dates.
•Session 1 of 4: Oct. 20-22, 2016
•Session 2 of 4: Dec. 14-16, 2016 (tentative dates)
•Session 3 of 4: March 8-10, 2017 (tentative dates)
•Session 4 of 4: May 10-12, 2017 (tentative dates)
•Final Capstone Presentation: Sept. 22, 2017 (tentative date)

More information on Team Composition, Capstone, Coaching, and Cost
•Teams must include at least two of the following professions: primary care physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, dentists, mental health providers, behavioral health providers, social workers, and pharmacists.
•Teams can range in size from four (4) to seven (7) staff members.
•Over the course of the year, teams will complete a UDS-focused capstone project.
•Individualized team coaching throughout the year will be provided by Colorado Center for Nursing Excellence.
•Cost: $475.00 per person
To Register: Contact Angela Rose at Angela@cchn.org or 303-867-9511

[Source:  Colorado Community Health Network]

Upcoming Patient Navigator Trainings

Level 1: Patient Navigator Fundamentals (Colorado Springs)
Our most popular course! Patient Navigator Fundamentals is a three-day in-person course with an online course component designed to improve your patient navigation skills.
Date/Time: Oct. 18-20, 8:30 am-5 pm
Location: Colorado Springs, CO
Register here

Advanced Care Coordination
Coordinated care contributes to patient-centered, high-quality care. This Level 2 course prepares patient navigators to coordinate care for their clients consistent with Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) and Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) guidelines and requirements.
Date/Time: Sept 20, 9 am-5 pm
Location: Fort Collins, CO
Register here

Leading and Administering a Patient Navigation Program

This course is designed for supervisors of navigators, program planners and administrators of patient navigator programs. 

Date/Time: Sept 29, 9 am-5 pm
Location: Colorado Springs, CO
Register here

Facilitation Skills for Patient Navigators

Are you a patient navigator looking to enhance your group education sessions or improve collaboration with your co-workers? Or maybe you're a PN manager seeking to learn more about group dynamics and the individual needs of your employees. Whether you facilitate group-level interventions, staff meetings, or other group activities, this training is for you. All experience levels welcome.

Dates/Time: Oct. 11 and 12, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Location: Arvada, CO
Register here

Social Determinants and Health Equity: Widening The Lens Of Health Promotion
This two-day course will examine the effects of social determinants of health such as economic status, stigma, homophobia, racism and other social and political issues on risk, prevalence and access to services.
Date/Time: Nov. 2-3, 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Location: Denver, CO
Register here

[Source: Patient Navigator Training Collaborative]

Impact Investing for Nonprofits

Colorado is leading the way in "Impact Investing" and there are exciting opportunities for nonprofit organizations to rethink how to finance their important work. Come learn more about this topic and have a chance to ask questions and discuss these ideas with fellow innovators.
Topics will include:

• Different kinds of philanthropic capital
• Local examples of what is happening in this space 
• How it relates to development and nonprofit capacity
• Facilitator: Cindy Willard of Full Potential Philanthropy

August 25, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Colorado Collaborative for Nonprofits
$120 Regular Price

REGISTER

Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition Advocacy Training

The Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition is now accepting enrollments in its upcoming session of Basic Advocacy Training held at the University of Denver starting on Sept. 6.

Click here for more information

[Source: COPrevent]

Financial Sustainability Calculator for Safety-Net Family Planning Centers

A new online tool created by the Guttmacher Institute will help safety-net health centers that provide family planning services assess their financial sustainability in an evolving U.S. health care system. Specifically, it will enable centers to estimate the extent to which they are maximizing reimbursement from Medicaid and private insurance. 

Click HERE for more information.  

[Source: Guttmacher Institute]

It's Safety Net Clinic Week 2016!

Safety Net Clinic Week 2016 (August 15-19) is officially underway! We kicked-off the week last Thursday at Rocky Mountain Youth Clinics. Dr. Larry Wolk, Executive Director of the CO Department of Public Health & Environment, presented us with the Governor's Proclamation! The week has been filled with site-visits and open houses! Follow @ClinicNET and see #SNCW14 on Twitter or Facebook to see all of the wonderful activities happening this week.

From left to right: Jessica Dunbar, Executive Director, Rocky Mountain Youth Clinics; Larry Wolk, MD, Executive Director & Chief Medical Officer of the Colorado Department of Health and Environment; and Sharon Adams, Executive Director, ClinicNET.

(ClinicNET affiliates: please follow this link to complete our Safety Net Clinic Week survey asap! )

DEADLINE September 1: TCHF Special Projects Program Stage 1 Application

The purpose of the program is to fund time-limited projects that address a pressing community need; propose new work or build on existing work; support a promising innovation or practice; and may set the groundwork for sustainable collaboration and programs.

Click here to view a short video that explains the program and answers frequently asked questions.
Visit our website for more information, including funding criteria and how to apply.

Grant Application Deadlines:
Stage 1: Sept. 1
Stage 2: Oct. 15
If you have questions or would like to discuss your idea, contact one of the assigned program officers.
Thank you for your interest in joining us as we work to make Colorado the healthiest state in the nation.

[Source:  The Colorado Health Foundation]

Important Audit Information - EHR Incentive Program

Program Year 2015 Attestation Information

Expect to be audited!  In order to comply with the federal requirements for Medicaid EHR Incentive Programs, every Eligible Professional (EP) or Eligible Hosptial (EH) that attests for the Colorado Medicaid EHR Incentive Program will be subject to review before payment is made (this is the pre-payment attestation review) and a random selection of EPs and EHs will be subject to an extended review after payment is received (this is the post-payment review).

For more important audit information, click here

[Source: COHRIO]

Regional Health Connector Program Awards Contracts to Host Organizations

The Colorado Regional Health Connector (RHC) program is excited to announce that 11 new RHC Host Organizations have been selected to join seven existing RHC Host Organizations across Colorado. By the end of this year, 21 Host Organizations will be selected to support RHCs who will serve regions that cover the entire state.
For more details, click here

[Source: Colorado Regional Health Connectors]

Capitalize on Federal Dollars to Fund Practice Innovation

"Colorado practices have a unique opportunity to apply for two federal initiatives in the next two months to fuel practice transformation. The Colorado State Innovation Model (SIM), which helps integrate behavioral health and primary care in healthcare settings throughout the state, is preparing to recruit its second cohort of primary care practices. In addition, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced earlier today that Colorado was selected as one of 14 regions for the Comprehensive Primary Care Plus (CPC+) initiative, a new program that also seeks to transform care delivery in the state. The SIM Office is excited about this new opportunity for Colorado practices, and believes CPC+ dovetails with SIM efforts currently underway. The CPC+ practice application was released this month and more information on the application for the second cohort of SIM practices will be released by the end of the month. More information will be posted to the SIM website as it becomes available."
Additional reading:
Q&A document on CPC+ and SIM

For more SIM news, click here

[Source: SIM]

COPrevent Updates and Action Needed

Overdose Awareness Day

Join us as we gather to pay tribute to those we have lost and raise awareness on what we can do to stop accidental overdoses here in Colorado on August 31, International Overdose Awareness Day.

https://www.facebook.com/events/892721947499196/

We will meet at the Harm Reduction Action Center (231 E. Colfax Ave.) at 3:30pm and proceed to Colfax & Broadway where we will raise awareness with passerby's and hold signs to raise awareness to the drivers in that intersection. We have pushed our event to later in the day this year (4:00 - 5:30pm) in an effort to allow more to attend and in hopes to create a bigger impact by raising awareness during rush hour. We need to stop the silence in our community.

Help prevent overdose fatalities - www.stoptheclockColorado.org is a website that Harm Reduction Action Center has put together to help Coloradans find where they can access Naloxone today throughout the state.

Patient Navigator Supervisor: Leading and Administering a Patient Navigation Program
Learn more about defining the PN role, how to craft job descriptions, and how to identify the training needs of your patient navigator staff.  The course also provides a basic understanding of the patient navigator intervention model, reviews challenges facing PN program managers and provides strategies for an effective PN program.  We will review identifying evidenced-based clinical guidelines utilizing registries for identifying patients, developing standard work flows, PN training, key supervision needs and evaluation of PN services.

Level 3: Patient Navigator Supervisor: Leading and Administering a Patient Navigation Program
Time/Date: 9 am-5 pm, Sept. 29, 2016
Location: Tim Gill Center, 315 E. Costilla Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
REGISTER HERE

HI-5 Initiative: Community-Wide Approaches with Positive Health Impacts

The Health Impact in 5 Years (HI-5) initiative highlights non-clinical, community-wide approaches that have evidence reporting 1) positive health impacts, 2) results within five years, and 3) cost effectiveness and/or cost savings over the lifetime of the population or earlier.

For more information about HI-5, click here

[Source:  COPrevent]

SBIRT Trainings

Wednesday, August 17th at 8:30am -5:00pm: SBIRT Training of the Trainer (TOT): Ways to incorporate and teach others about the SBIRT practice within your own organization. After attending, you’ll be given information, materials and other tools to teach SBIRT to your internal network.
Wednesday, August 24th at 2:30-4:30pm: SBIRT Implementation training: Introduction to SBIRT with an overview of the practice, opportunities to practice and be connected to resources to support SBIRT as a standard of care.
Location for Trainings:  Peer Assistance Services, Inc. Training Center (2170 S Parker Rd Ste 229, Denver, CO 80231).

Learn more and register for in-person and online trainings here: http://improvinghealthcolorado.org/training/

3-Part Grantwriting Clinic: Community Resource Center

This 3-part series will provide you with coaching and peer review of a current grant application. Each session will focus on a different element of the Common Grant Application (CGA), including: narrative, goals & objectives and grant attachments.

1. Develop Your Effective Case for Support, Tues, Aug 23; 9:00am - 4:00pm
2. Mission Building Blocks, Thurs, Sept 1; 9:00am - 4:00pm
3. Grant Attachments & Tips for Success, Weds, Sept 7; 9:00am - 4:00pm

Location: Colorado Collaborative for Nonprofits

Cost: $350
Register Now

Governor Hickenlooper proclaims August 15-19, 2016 Safety Net Clinic Week!

Today we will kick-off the 7th Annual Safety Net Clinic Week  (#SNCW16) with a celebration from 4-6pm at Rocky Mountain Youth Clinics, Thornton Clinic!

Still need help obtaining proclamations, outlining social media posts, promoting a open house or inviting local officials for a site-visit? Follow this link to the toolkit! Activities confirmed for #SNCW16 thus far include but are not limited to:

Monday, August 15th:
-Children's Hospital Child Health Clinic (Aurora) will host an Open House, 10 am -11:30 am, with State House candidates Dafna Jenet and Dominique Jackson visiting.
-Congressman Jared Polis will be visiting Fort Collins Family Medicine Center 
-Rep. Rosenthal will visit Jewish Family Services, Mental Health Program (Denver)
-Dream Centers Women's Clinic (Colorado Springs) will host an Open House, 3pm - 5pm

Tuesday, August 16th:
-Rep. Ginal and Sen. Kefalas will visit Fort Collins Family Medicine Center 
-DAWN Clinic (Aurora) will host an Open House, 4 pm- 6pm, with Mayor of Aurora Steve Hogan visiting

Wednesday, August 17th:
-Sen. Morgan Carroll will visit Rocky Mountain Youth Clinic (Aurora) 
-Sen. Crowder will visit Spanish Peaks Outreach Clinic (Walsenburg) and Samaritan Clinic (Trinidad)

Thursday, August 18th:
-Rep. Beth McCann will visit Inner City Health (Denver)
-Rep. Moreno will visit Neighbor Outreach of Colorado (Denver)
-SET Family Medical Clinics (Colorado Springs) will host an Open House, 4pm-6pm
-Kids First Healthcare (Commerce City) will host an Open House, 4pm-6pm, with Jerry Pifer from Congressman Ed Perlmutter's Office visiting   


Friday, August 19th:
-Rep. Esgar will visit Southern Colorado Family Medicine (Pueblo).
-Congressional candidate for office, Dr. Hans Hoccheimerwill, visit Fort Collins Family Medicine Center 

We look forward to celebrating all our clinics hard work! Happy Safety Net Clinic Week 2016!

For more questions or concerns, please contact our #SNCW16 Coordinator Sidharth Tripathi.
Email: sidharth.tripathi@clinicnet.org
Phone: 720-278-6386

News from Colorado State Innovation Model (SIM)

Capitalize on Federal Dollars to Fund Practice Innovation

"Colorado practices have a unique opportunity to apply for two federal initiatives in the next two months to fuel practice transformation. The Colorado State Innovation Model (SIM), which helps integrate behavioral health and primary care in healthcare settings throughout the state, is preparing to recruit its second cohort of primary care practices. In addition, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced earlier today that Colorado was selected as one of 14 regions for the Comprehensive Primary Care Plus (CPC+) initiative, a new program that also seeks to transform care delivery in the state. The SIM Office is excited about this new opportunity for Colorado practices, and believes CPC+ dovetails with SIM efforts currently underway. The CPC+ practice application was released this month and more information on the application for the second cohort of SIM practices will be released by the end of the month. More information will be posted to the SIM website as it becomes available."
Additional reading:
Q&A document on CPC+ and SIM

For more SIM news, click here

[Source: SIM]

Colorado Children's Healthcare Access Program: Practice Manager Newsletter

New Medicaid Fee Schedule Effective July 1, 2016

"The new and complete Medicaid provider rate fee schedule has just been released for dates of service effective July 1, 2016.

Medicaid reimbursed these codes at a Medicare equivalent rate to comply with Section 1202 of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) for Calendar Year 2013 and Calendar Year 2014 and temporarily extended the Medicare equivalent rate through June 2016.

Effective July 1, 2016, evaluation & management (E&M) and vaccine administration services will be reimbursed at the December 2012 level, except as noted below. From July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017, through the efforts of HCPF and provider associations, one year of additional funding is authorized to reimburse important E&M code categories and vaccine administration codes at somewhat higher rates. 

Click here for common Medicaid July 2016 codes for Pediatrics.  

Click here for the entire Medicaid July 2016 fee schedule.

The E&M categories with temporary funding are standard office visits, preventive care office visits, newborn visits, neonatal and pediatric critical care visits, and counseling visits. These rates are scheduled to return to the December 2012 level on July 1, 2017."

Check out the CCHAP newsletter for more information on:

• Next CCHAP Practice Manager Meeting
• New Vaccine Resources Available
• SIM Cohort 2 Information

[Source:  CCHAP]

Health Equity Learning Series Returns Sept. 16

The Colorado Trust’s Health Equity Learning Series is back! The Colorado Trust's 2016-17 event series gets underway in Denver.

>Featuring Deliana Garcia, MA of the Migrant Clinicians Network 
>Friday, Sept. 16, 2016, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
>Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village, CO 80111
>CLICK HERE TO REGISTER (Space is limited.)

[Source: The Colorado Trust]

Partnership Development Applications for Funding

"The Colorado Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (CCTSI) Community Engagement & Research and the Partnership of Academicians and Communities in Translation (PACT) are currently accepting Partnership Development applications for funding.

This funding opportunity is open to new or potential community and academic partners who are interested in a Partnership Development project...

• dedicated to relationship building; 
• exploration of shared areas of interest; 
• and the development of a research project focused on T3/T4 Translational Research, which includes research evaluating the translation of evidence-based interventions or practices into real world, clinical and community settings. 

Download the Request for Applications here:

http://www.ucdenver.edu/research/CCTSI/funding/CommunityEngagementPilotProgram/Pages/default.aspx

Intent to Apply Due September 2, 2016.

For additional information, contact: Sarah Lampe, Project Coordinator at slampe@cfphe.org or 303-910-4682."

[Source: COPrevent]

The Latest from Senior Dental News

"The Colorado Dental Health Care Program for Low-Income Seniors (Senior Dental Program) grants funds to agencies to provide low cost dental care to low-income seniors, age 60 and over, who are not enrolled in Medicaid and do not have dental insurance. Grantees determine if a senior qualifies to receive services under the program.

Revised Rules
Click here for the revised rules for the Senior Dental Program. Please note the important dates below:
Public Review Rule Meeting – August 22, 2016 (This information will be updated a couple of days prior to the meeting. The usual start time is 9:00 a.m.)
Medical Service Board - initial approval date – September 9, 2016
Medical Service Board - final adoption date – October 14, 2016

The earliest date that the revised rules can be effective is November 30, 2016. Remember that none of the proposed services (i.e., immediate dentures, removal of torus palatinus, etc.) may be billed until this effective date. If you should have any questions, please contact: Chandra Vital, Senior Dental Grant Program Administrator, chandra.vital@state.co.us

Senior Dental Program's First Year Numbers

• 2,828 unduplicated clients 
• The Colorado General Assembly transferred $2,962,510 to the Department for providing services through the Senior Dental Program. Procedure costs were $2,776,729 and the 7% administrative costs were $161,159 with a total of $2,937,887 spent leaving only a balance of $23,988.
• 19,591 total procedures performed
  per category: 
• Diagnostic - 6,668
• Preventive - 1858
• Restorative - 3,865
• Endodontics - 118
• Periodontics - 1,365
• Prosthodontics - 1,278
• Oral & maxillofacial surgery - 4,422
• Emergency general services - 17

Read more at Senior Dental News Bulletin

[Source:  Senior Dental News Bulletin]

PN, CHW and PdS Alliance Announcements!

Care Coordination Resources for Uninsured Populations Webinar

September 6th 11am-1pm

You are invited to attend a virtual meeting about Care Coordination Resources for Uninsured Populations. This meeting will be hosted via Zoom (please see instructions on how to attend below). We'll explore this conversation with:

• Brief overview from The Colorado Health Institute regarding data estimates and trends to understand uninsured/immigrant Population of Colorado
• Describing current environment and needs of uninsured/immigrant populations
• Presentations from Partner Organization to provide available resources for uninsured/immigrant populations
• Best practices around building community partnerships to meet the needs of uninsured/immigrant populations

Please complete the following survey (4 questions) in preparation for the meeting: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/232WYS2

How to participate via Zoom:
Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://zoom.us/j/353247750
Or Telephone:
Dial: +1 408 638 0968 (US Toll) or +1 646 558 8656 (US Toll)
Meeting ID: 353 247 750
Please contact johanna@cchn.or with any questions.

Patient Navigation Workforce Initiative Presentation

October 4th 12-1pm

Alliance members are invited as The Colorado Colorectal Screening Program of the University of Colorado Cancer Center is hosting Dr Pat Uris of CDPHE to provide a 45 min presentation regarding the Patient Navigation Workforce Initiative. There will also be time for questions. Dr Uris will further examine the information provided at the July 8 meeting and there will be time for questions and answer! https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdphe/patient-navigator-workforce

How to participate via Zoom:

https://echo.zoom.us/j/7648943828
Joining by phone ONLY: +1 646 558 8656 or +1 408 638 0968 (US Toll)
Participant ID: Shown after joining the meeting
Meeting ID: 764 894 3828

[Source:  PN CHW PdS Alliance]

Colorado Medical Home Community Forum

SUPPORTING INTEGRATED CARE
Sept. 13, 2016
4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
4300 Cherry Creek Dr S
Denver, CO 80246
DOC Room, Bldg A

The forum will include...

• Updates from the SIM Office
• Barbara Martin, SIM Office Director, Health Care Policy and Financing
• SIM Cohort 1 Provider Panel
• Kyle Knierim, MD, University of Colorado
• Alignment of Standards across CPC+ and SIM
• Dustin Allison or John Hannigan, Associate Regional Administrator, CMS 
• Barbara Martin, SIM Office Director, Health Care Policy and Financing 
• Kyle Knierim, MD, University of Colorado

Please RSVP

[Source: Colroado Medical Home Initiative communications]

You're invited to the Safety Net Clinic Week Kick-off Celebration!

YOU ARE INVITED!

2016 Safety Net Clinic Week Kick-off Celebration!

Rocky Mountain Youth Clinics

-9197 Grant St, Thornton, CO 80229-

Thursday, August 11th. 4:00 – 6:00 pm

RSVP to Sidharth Tripathi: 720-278-6386

or sidharth.tripathi@clinicnet.org

Light refreshments. We hope to see you there!

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. If interested in participating in a training or conference, click here to complete an online application!   


Expedition:  Behavioral Health Integration - Beyond the Basics
Begins August 17, 2016
Session Details

IHI Summer Immersion
August 1 - 5, 2016, Cambridge, MA
Session Details

Improvement Coach
Web-based session:  September 1, 2016
1st in-person session:  September 13-15, 2016, Boston
2nd in-person session:  October 25-27, 2016, Boston
Session Details

Improvement Advisor: Professional Development Program
1st Meeting - September 19, 2016, Cambridge, MA
Session Details

Patient Safety Executive Development Program
Septebmer 8 - 14, 2016, Cambridge, MA
Session Details

IHI Quick Course:  Better Quality Through Better Measurement
September 27, 2016, Philadelphia
October 25, 2016, Chicago
November 7, 2016, Denver
Session Details

Applying Value Management to Health Care
November 2 - 4, 2016, Washington D.C.
Session Details

28th National Forum on Quality Improvement in Health Care
December 4 - 7, 2016, Orlando, FL
Conference Details

Contact Brooke Powers at brooke.powers@clinicnet.org or 720-863-7803 with any questions.  
[Source:  IHI]

TCHF Special Projects Funding Deadlines

TCHF heard from communities and organizations around the state that more flexible funding options are necessary to respond to community needs. The Special Projects Program is designed to address those needs and to help TCHF learn over time how they can better support and invest in projects that are important to achieving the shared vision of a healthiest Colorado.

The purpose of the program is to fund time-limited projects that address a pressing community need, propose new work or build on existing work, support a promising innovation or practice, and may set the groundwork for sustainable collaboration and programs. The program funds project support for planning, implementation, evaluation or capacity building.

àGrant Application Deadlines:
Stage 1: Sept. 1
Stage 2: Oct. 15

àVisit their website for more information, including funding criteria and how to apply. 

àPotential applicants are encouraged to contact one of the assigned program officers before applying.

[Source: The Colorado Health Foundation]

HRSA Funding Announcement: Service Area Competition (SAC)

The purpose of the SAC funding opportunity is to ensure continued access to comprehensive, culturally competent, quality primary health care services for communities and vulnerable populations currently served by the Health Center Program, however, the populations served cannot be limited to a single age group (e.g., children, elderly) and/or service line (e.g., dental, behavioral health). The funding opportunity announcement details the SAC eligibility requirements, review criteria, and awarding factors for organizations seeking funding for operational support to provide primary and preventive health care services. Faith-based and community-based organizations, Tribes, and tribal organizations are eligible to apply.  

àFor application criteria and guidelines click here.

àApplications due September 6, 2016.
[Source:  HRSA]

New Tools on Self-Measured Blood Pressure Monitoring

Self-Measured Blood Pressure Monitoring (SMBP) is the regular measurement of blood pressure by a patient outside the clinical setting. Strong scientific evidence shows that SMBP plus clinical support helps people with hypertension lower their blood pressure.

SMBP and clinical support improve access to and quality of care for individuals with hypertension and make blood pressure control convenient and accessible. Clinical support includes regular one-on-one counseling, web-based or telephonic support tools and educational classes.

Check out the Million Hearts Initiative's new SMBP resources:
Featured Tools
References and Resources
Success Stories

[Source: COPrevent]

HCPF to Seek Federal Authority Waiver for ACC Phase II

Through ongoing conversations with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the Department has received guidance that they can seek the necessary federal authority for the program through a 1915(b) waiver. A new 1915(b) waiver will give the Department the federal authority to fulfill key components of Phase II, including automatic enrollment of members into the ACC and the utilization of one entity per region to administer primary care and behavioral health services for members.

The Department intends to formally submit the waiver draft to CMS on September 1st in order to open up a dialogue with them and move towards the final draft submission in 2017.

[Source:  ACC Phase II Update]

Health First Colorado Member Handbook Now Available

HCPF has created a member handbook that gives member an in-depth look at their coverage and care plans, providers, benefits and more. Additionally, it highlights how to access information through PEAK and PEAKHealth

Click here to take a closer look at the new member handbook.

[Source:PEAKview]

Your Participation Needed in Brief Survey

Smart Mouths Smart Kids (SMSK) is an initiative developed by Oral Health Colorado (OHCO) to encourage communities, schools and providers to incorporate sustainable preventive oral health programs as an important component of general health programs in the schools.

SMSK is now ready to reach beyond the pilot communities. One of the useful tools that will be in the SMSK Toolkit is the Data Collection Tool (DCT). The DCT is essentially a “mini” electronic dental record that captures both demographic and service provision information for children who are seen in an in-school oral health program. Data collected will be available to the individual programs and providers, and will be de-identified and aggregated to be sent to CDPHE.  

The SMSK team has developed a survey to help them target the most important reports that will be included with the DCT. Clinic feedback is very important as it will help frame the reporting component of the DCT and ultimately inform the oral health status of Colorado students. We request that surveys be completed no later than August 5. Thank you so much for your assistance.
The link to the survey is:  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/H85NNVG

[Source:  Karen Cody Carlson at kcodycarlson@smartmouthssmartkids.org}

Save The Date: Comprehensive Outreach and Enrollment Training

Building Better Health 2016 : Roadmap to Health
Wednesday and Thursday | October 13th-14th
Crowne Plaza DIA
15500 E 40th Ave, Denver, CO 80239

This year, attendees will receive training on the health coverage application process and Marketplace plan selection. Individuals will be able to network with other health coverage guides, assistance site navigators, certified application assistants, brokers, community-based organizations and advocates to prepare for the upcoming open enrollment period.

àSign up to be notified when registration opens

àFor more information about presenters, the agenda or how to connect online, please visit their website.