Colorado Medical Home Community Forum Mar. 8: Supporting Integrated Care

“RSVP today for the next Colorado Medical Home Community Forum about Supporting Integrated Care on March 8th 4:30-6:30pm. Presenters include Nicole King (Colorado SIM Office), Ashlie Brown (Colorado Health Institute), Kyle Knierim, MD (University of Colorado) and Shannon Breitzman (CDPHE).

The event will be held at the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, DOC Room, Building A, 4300 Cherry Creek Drive South, Denver, CO 80246. RSVP by clicking here. You can also attend the meeting via the webinar link and call-in 1-877-820-7831 - Participant passcode: 300218#. Contact Anne Jones at anne.jones@state.co.us with questions.” [Source: Colorado Medical Home Initiative]

Citrix ShareFile for Healthcare professionals – discount pricing for free and charitable clinics

“Citrix ShareFile for Healthcare professionals is essentially a HIPAA compliant drop box. It directly and securely integrates with your existing email and medical software, basically giving you a really easy way to send and receive any type of protected health information whether it’s a large file like an x-ray, full patient health record, etc. Click here to view a brief video introduction.

This is available to all clinics, however it is offered at a discounted pricing to free and charitable clinics through a partnership with the National Association for Free and Charitable Clinics. 

Citrix representatives are scheduling brief 15 minute demonstrations for individual clinics the 3rd week of March. Please email Cali Hussey at Sarah.hussey@citrix.com to set up a demonstration.” [Source: Citrix ShareFile]

Transforming Clinical Practices Initiative (TCPi) 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 30, 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: http://www.practiceinnovationco.org/tcpi/.” [Source: TCPI]

Denver Human Services Offers Navigator Training

“Denver Human Services (DHS) offers a navigator training for community partners. The navigator training includes an overview of the programs DHS offers, including food assistance, basic eligibility for Medicaid and cash programs, energy assistance, child support, childcare assistance program, PEAK, and a brief overview of the ACA. For more information and to register, please contact Kathy Crusan-Ford, Agency Trainer for SNAP Into Health, at Kathleen.Crusan-Ford@denvergov.org. The upcoming trainings will be held:

• April 15, 2016, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 1200 Federal Blvd., Room 1019, Denver
• May 20, 2016, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 1200 Federal Blvd., Room 1019, Denver”  [Source: DHS]

Attention Providers: ECHO Colorado learning communities - Hepatitis C

“Attention primary care providers: ECHO Colorado is accepting registrations for their 2016 learning community on Hepatitis C. Join our learning community to gain a clearer understanding on Medicaid requirements, current diagnosis tools and best treatment options. Please forward this opporutnity to all providers!

• 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 9. Sessions will be conducted via live video from your home or office during lunch hours. 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

ECHO Colorado is also still accepting participants for their Development Behavioral Pediatric Connections and Pediatric Epilepsy learning communities. We also are working with Build a Clinic on an ECHO Learning Community focused on Integrating Tobacco Cessation Services Into Primary Care starting March 15. To register or learn more, please go to: http://echocolorado.org/topics/clinical-practice-support” [Source: ECHO Colorado]

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.

Free Dental Screening and Exam Provided by Dental Students

“The University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine senior students are currently looking for patients to participate in clinical board exams. All applicants will receive free dental x-rays and a screening exam. Patients who qualify may receive up to two free filings and/or a free cleaning, plus compensation for their time. Click here to learn more, including qualifying criteria and dates.” [Source: University of Colorado]