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Accountable Care Collaborative
Phase II Update
May 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 contact information, proposals  and contracts for each of the entities on CO.gov/HCPF/ACCPhase2 . 

In this issue, you'll find:
  • Countdown to Phase II: Update on Our Progress
  • Contracting Guidance for Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Providers
  • Resources
  • Contacting Your Regional Accountable Entity
Update on Our Progress

RAE Contracts
The Department has executed contracts with the RAEs and has made them available on CO.gov/HCPF/ACCPhase2. All contracts must be approved by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

RAE Readiness Reviews
The Health Services Advisory Group has completed site visits and desk audits of each of the RAEs. All RAEs satisfactorily met the basic requirements to begin operations.

Section 1915(b) Waiver
The Department has responded to questions from CMS regarding the waiver application and is currently on schedule for formal approval of the waiver by July 1.

Colorado interChange
All RAEs are successfully enrolled as a new RAE provider type. The Department is continuing to work with DXC Technologies (DXC) to implement system changes to support the implementation of Phase II, including attribution processes, compensation, and reporting.

Assignment & Attribution
 RAEs have submitted their list of contracted Primary Care Medical Providers (PCMPs) for processing of the initial enrollment of all eligible members. These PCMPs will be affiliated to their RAEs within the Colorado interChange for attribution processing.
  • Now to Mid-May: DXC will process attribution and assignment for all eligible Health First Colorado members.
  • Mid-May to End of May: The Department will work with RAEs and large, multi-clinic practices to ensure Health First Colorado members are attributed to the appropriate service location ID and other quality checks.
  • Early June: The Department will submit final attribution information to the Health First Colorado Enrollment Broker for processing of member notification letters.
  • June: Health First Colorado Members will receive notification of their RAE and PCMP via Health First Colorado Enrollment Broker letter.
The Department acknowledges that there have been changes to some provider's billing practices, including the requirement for providers to bill under their practice site id, that may impact member attribution and assignment. In addition, the Department is implementing a new approach to attribution that seeks to better meet provider and member needs. While the Department and the RAEs are taking a number of steps to ensure a smooth attribution process, we recognize there will be issues. The Department and the RAEs have systems in place to work through any issues that arise and will provide guidance at a later time about how to report attribution issues. We ask for everyone's cooperation as we work with providers and the RAEs to identify and resolve critical issues in attribution and assignment.

What Physical Health Providers Must Do to Have Members Attributed
  • Be validated by the Department and enrolled as a Medicaid provider in the Colorado interChange. Providers that successfully revalidated do not need to do so again.
  • Contract with a RAE. Each site of a practice must be contracted with a RAE as a PCMP to receive attributions. For more information see our Primary Care Medical Provider Contracting Guidance Fact Sheet on CO.gov/HCPF/ACCPhase2.
  • Use the correct site ID in billing. Submit claims with the right service location ID and address where services are rendered, so the member is attributed to the right location. For guidance, see our Multiple Service Locations Fact Sheet.
For more information on attribution review our webinar and frequently asked questions .

Member Communications
The Department has been working alongside the outgoing Behavioral Health Organization and Regional Collaborative Care Organization contractors and incoming Regional Accountable Entities to develop member communications about the transition. Communications and resources will be posted to a forthcoming Member Messaging Resource Center on CO.gov/HCPF/ACCPhase2.

Contracting Guidance for Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Providers
 
On July 1, 2018, the new RAEs will administer the capitated behavioral health benefit. All behavioral health providers who want to receive reimbursement for providing mental health and substance use disorder services covered by the capitated behavioral health benefit must contract directly with the RAE(s).
 
Behavioral health providers will need to contract with the RAE and be credentialed by the RAE to receive reimbursement for providing capitated behavioral health services as of July 1, 2018. Behavioral health providers must be enrolled as a Health First Colorado provider before they can be credentialed by a RAE.

Who Does Not Need to Contract with the RAEs
  • Behavioral health providers who do not provide services covered by the capitated behavioral health benefit.
  • Behavioral Therapists who do not provide mental health or substance use disorder services.
  • Contact a RAE immediately to begin the contracting and credentialing process. Behavioral health providers must contract with and be credentialed by a RAE to receive reimbursement for providing capitated behavioral health services after June 30, 2018.
  • Continue billing your current BHO for capitated behavioral health benefit services through June 30, 2018.
For more information please see the follow resources:
Resources Available on CO.gov/HCPF/ACCPhase2

ACC Phase II Implementation Process Overview
Recorded Webinar

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

ACC Phase II: Performance Measurement

Phase II Questions

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
1 
Rocky Mountain Health Plans 
2 
Northeast Health Partners 
9925 Federal Drive, Suite 100
Colorado Springs, CO 80921
Phone: 1-800-804-5040
Email:  [email protected]
3 
Colorado Access 
Amber Garcia
Phone: 720-744-5487
Email:  [email protected]
4 
Health Colorado, Inc. 
9925 Federal Drive, Suite 100
Colorado Springs, CO 80921
Phone: 1-800-804-5040
Email:  [email protected]
5 
Colorado Access 
Amber Garcia
Phone: (720) 744-5487
Email:  [email protected]
6 
CO Community Health Alliance 
Phone: 303-256-1717 (Local) 855-627-4685 (Toll-Free)
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7 
CO Community Health Alliance 
Phone: 303-256-1717 (Local) 855-627-4685 (Toll-Free)
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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 .


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