Friday, March 4, 2016

Colorado PEAK Updates

“Register to attend a webinar to learn about the March 2016 Enhancements: To register for a webinar, click on the link of the date you would like to attend: Thursday, March 17 at 1:00pm or Monday, March 21 at 9:00am.

PEAK User Guides: Direct links to the updated user guides are below and can be accessed on our outreach and training site at PEAKOutreach.com/Training.

Community Partner Support Call: Support calls are scheduled to follow PEAK updates to discuss system performance and known issues. The next support call is Thursday, March 24, 3:00 - 3:45 pm. Phone: 877-820-7831, Access code: 349141#.

Brochures, client business cards, and posters are available! Request materials printed in English/Spanish at peakoutreach.com/outreach-materials.

Request training for your organization and access existing user guides, presentations, and webinars at peakoutreach.com/training.” [Source: Colorado PEAK]

Thursday, March 3, 2016

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
In-person Trainings & Conferences
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]


    

ClinicNET Affiliates: 2015 Data Request & 2016 Annual Contribution Reminder!

ClinicNET Affiliates will be receiving our 2015 Data Request in the mail soon. Please be sure to complete it and return it to us at 3033 S. Parker Road, Ste. 500, Aurora, CO 80014 or via fax to 720-863-7801.  If you prefer, you can fill out the electronic version and email it to johanna.gelderman@clinicnet.org.  We greatly appreciate you taking the time to complete this request so ClinicNET can most accurately advocate for you and represent your interests and concerns!

We are proud to be the entity that provides a collective voice and strengthens the statewide network of CSNCs. Our advocacy and policy work, support services, and educational offerings are increasingly robust in order to better meet affiliate clinic needs. We hope you will consider a meaningful contribution in support of our valuable work. Click here to learn more and to access our contribution form. You can also make your contribution online: www.coloradogives.org/ClinicNET.

Wednesday, March 2, 2016

New Publications - Department of Health Care Policy and Financing

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

Click here to view the February 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]

Register today for ECHO Learning Communities: (1) Hepatitis C and (2) Caring for Medically Complex Children

"Attention providers! We want your participation in ECHO Colorado’s two new learning communities on Hep C and complex care pediatrics. Get free and direct feedback on your most complex cases without having to leave your office.

Hep C ECHO Colorado Learning Community starts March 25th.
Join our Hep C learning community to gain a clearer understanding of Medicaid requirements, current diagnosis tools and best treatment options.
  • Review HCV testing recommendations
  • Refresh on initial medical evaluation including fibrosis staging and assessment for extra-hepatic manifestations
  • Receive information on latest HCV treatment options with new direct-acting antivirals
  • Get direct access to HCV treatment experts in infectious diseases and hepatology
Learning curriculum will last for approximately six months and meet twice per month starting March 25th. Registration is limited to twenty participants, so if you would like to participate, get your name on the list!  Register here: http://tinyurl.com/HepCECHO

Caring for Medically Complex Children ECHO Learning Community starts April 27th. 
Treating children with medical complexity involves challenges around treating specific problems, working with a variety of care systems and dealing with different settings and procedures regarding care. This ECHO Learning Community will speak to issues from birth to adulthood and provide expert support for your multifaceted cases.

This learning community is also limited to twenty participants. To register and for more information:
http://www.echocolorado.org/topics/clinic-practice-supoort/caring-for-medically-complex-children." [Source: ECHO Colorado]

Tuesday, March 1, 2016

New Funding Opportunity Announcement from CDPHE

“The Cancer, Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Disease (CCPD) Grants Program is pleased to release a new, competitive Request for Applications (RFA). The intent of this funding during FY 17-18 (October 1, 2016-June 30, 2018) is to expand the reach and impact of the CCPD Grants Program by funding organizations/agencies across Colorado that will focus on further reducing chronic diseases in Colorado, specifically in populations most burdened by cancer, cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases.

The deadline for application submissions is April 8, 2016. Details of the funding opportunity and application materials are now available at: https://www.colorado.gov/cdphe/ccpd-funding. Please contact cdphe_a35grantreviewcommittees@state.co.us with any questions you may have on this process. Thank you for your continued support and partnership.” [Source: CDPHE]

Funding Opportunity for Safety Net Oral Health Providers

“The new National Safety Net Advancement Center (supported by a grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation) is proud to issue a call for proposals (CFP) to facilitate safety net organizations in overcoming challenges posed by payment and care delivery reform. The goal of the CFP is to contribute to the growing evidence base on how to successfully implement payment and care delivery reforms in safety net organizations. Proposal submission deadline is April 1, 2016 – click here to view the prospective applicant webinar recording.

Eligibility: 1) Federally Qualified Health Centers, 2) Community Mental Health Centers, 3) Public County Hospitals, 4) Tribal Health Centers, 5) Critical Access Hospitals, and 6) Safety Net Oral Heath Providers.

The CFP solicits proposals for two components of SNAC’s initiatives: 1) grant awards and 2) virtual learning collaboratives – applicants may choose to apply for either. Examples of potential funded grant projects are: clinical care team transformation strategies; clinical integration across settings; network structure, governance, and operations; risk management and adjustment strategies; financial planning, implementation, and control; and patient attribution and activation. View the CFP for more information.” [Source: National Safety Net Advancement Center]