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Phase II Update
March 2, 2018                                                                                    
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The next iteration of the Accountable Care Collaborative (ACC) is scheduled to begin July 1, 2018. The goals of the next phase are to improve member health and reduce costs.

In November 2017, the Department announced the awards for the seven Regional Accountable Entity (RAE) contracts. The Department has made available the proposals from each of the awarded entities on CO.gov/HCPF/ACCPhase2

In this issue, you'll find:
  • Section 1915(b) Waiver
  • Upcoming Webinars-Register Now
  • Resources
  • Timeline of Activities
  • Contacting Your Regional Accountable Entity
Section 1915(b) Waiver
The Department recently submitted to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) the Section 1915(b) Waiver Proposal for ACC Phase II. This waiver provides the federal authority to establish the ACC as a mandatory program and to create single regional managed care entities responsible for promoting physical and behavioral health for members. This waiver replaces the previous Behavioral Health Organization (BHO) waiver. CMS has 90 days to review and approve the waiver.


Upcoming Webinars--Register Now

Phase II: Overview of Key Concepts
The Department purpose of this webinar is to provide an overview of the key concepts of ACC Phase II, including what portions of the ACC are remaining the same and highlighting what is changing
Date: March 14, 2018
Time: 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Registration: https://cohcpf.adobeconnect.com/evulpvtjg41v/event/event_info.html

Participation is capped at 200. The webinar will be recorded and posted online after March 14, 2018. Participants will be provided a Q&A opportunity through the webinar chat function. 
 
ACC Phase II Behavioral Health Services in the Primary Care Setting
The purpose of this webinar is to describe the Department's policy promoting the provision of short-term behavioral health services within primary care settings for brief episodic conditions.
Date: March 20, 2018
Time: 1:00-2:00 p.m.
Registration:
https://cohcpf.adobeconnect.com/eoizqfa1dizm/event/event_info.html
Participation is capped at 200. The webinar will be recorded and posted online after March 20, 2018. Participants will be provided a Q&A opportunity through the webinar chat function. 


Resources Available on CO.gov/HCPF/ACCPhase2

ACC Phase II Key Concepts
 
ACC Phase II Attribution Webinar
 
ACC Phase II: Provider Contracting (What Providers Need to Know)
Recorded Webinar
 
ACC Phase II Implementation Process Overview
Recorded Webinar
Webinar Slides

Timeline of Activities & Resources
The Department continues to prepare for the implementation of the next phase of the ACC and is working hard to ensure a smooth transition of the program. For a timeline of the Department's major activities related to Phase II, visit CO.gov/HCPF/ACCPhase2 .
 
The Department continues to develop and share resources following the high-level schedule below about the next iteration of the ACC, including webinars and fact sheets.  As new information and resources become available we will announce it in this newsletter and post them on CO.gov/HCPF/ACCPhase2 .

Interested parties can submit their questions to the Department using this form on  CO.gov/HCPF/ACCPhase2 . The Department will not be able to respond directly to all inquiries but will use the questions submitted to tailor upcoming communications and resources. 

Contacting Your Regional Accountable Entity
Providers are strongly encouraged to contact their RAE directly regarding contracting. 

Region 
Regional Accountable Entity 
Contact Information
Rocky Mountain Health Plans 
Northeast Health Partners 
9925 Federal Drive, Suite 100
Colorado Springs, CO 80921
Phone: 1-800-804-5040
Email: 
COProviderRelations@beaconhealthoptions.com
Colorado Access 
Amber Garcia
Phone: 720-744-5487
Email: 
pns@coaccess.com
Health Colorado, Inc. 
9925 Federal Drive, Suite 100
Colorado Springs, CO 80921
Phone: 1-800-804-5040
Email: 
COProviderRelations@beaconhealthoptions.com
Colorado Access 
Amber Garcia
Phone: (720) 744-5487
Email: 
pns@coaccess.com
CO Community Health Alliance 
Phone: 303-256-1717 (Local) 855-627-4685 (Toll-Free)
Contact Us
CO Community Health Alliance 
Phone: 303-256-1717 (Local) 855-627-4685 (Toll-Free)
Contact Us

Stay Informed
We encourage all interested parties to check out our Accountable Care Collaborative Phase II site for the latest information: CO.gov/HCPF/ACCPhase2 .