Practice Applications for BC3 Program are due by 5pm on April 17th

“The BC3 Program is a 2 year initiative sponsored by The Colorado Health Foundation with practice transformation support provided HealthTeamWorks. The program areas of focus are: Quality Measures, Cost Reduction, Patient Engagement, Provider and Staff Experience, and Community Learning. Click here to view powerpoint slides that will explain the program curriculum for each area of focus in more detail. The BC3 program intentionally aligns with other statewide programs such as the Comprehensive Primary Care Initiative and the State Innovation Model.

The practice requirements for participation in the BC3 Program are:

• Previous practice transformation experience
• QI Team established and meeting 2x/month
• Practice Champion identified
• Reporting Quality Measures in the HealthTeamWorks® Measures Database monthly
• Completion of program evaluation surveys
• Participation in community learning sessions and events

Practice Applications are due by 5pm on April 17th. Completed forms may be submitted: electronically to Heather Walker (hwalker@healthteamworks.org), by fax 303.934.6200, or by mail to the HealthTeamWorks® Office.  Outlined below the steps for the Practice Application:

1. Complete a Practice Information Application electronically via this link:  Practice Information Application
2. Sign and submit a Business Associate Agreement
3. Sign and submit a Data Use Agreement

There is limited space available in this program and practices will be selected for participation based on engagement and previous accomplishments in their transformation work. Practices will be notified if they have been selected to participate in the BC3 Program by April 30, 2015. We strongly encourage you to apply and look forward to continuing our work with Colorado-based practices! Contact Kristin Martina at kmartina@healthteamworks.org with any questions.” [Source: HealthTeamWorks]

HealthTeamWorks Webinar: Statewide Practice Transformation Opportunities

“HealthTeamWorks is hosting an Introductory Webinar on Friday, April 3rd, from 12-1PM to provide an update on Statewide Practice Transformation Opportunities. We are also excited to announce and outline the practice application process for the BC3 program that has been generously sponsored by The Colorado Health Foundation. Participation in this webinar is a mandatory first step in the application process. Click here to register.” [Source: HealthTeamWorks]

State Health and HealthTeamWorks release pregnancy-related depress guideline

“HealthTeamWorks and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) are releasing their Pregnancy-Related Depression Guideline. This new resource supplements the widely used Adult Depression Guideline previously developed by HealthTeamWorks. The supplement covers risk factors, cross-cultural considerations and suggested approaches. HealthTeamWorks and CDPHE will continue their collaboration in 2013-14 to implement the PRD supplemental guideline in diverse settings around Colorado. To learn more, contact Krista Beckwith (krista.beckwith@state.co.us) at CDPHE.”  [Source:  COPrevent]