In May 2018 there were 1,276,946 Coloradans enrolled in Health First Colorado (Colorado's Medicaid Program) and 91,040 enrolled in
(CHP+).
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Upcoming Events and Helpful Resources
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| Health First Colorado videos for use in waiting rooms and other areas members visit are available for download on our website. |
New to PEAK or Need a Refresher?
The Intro to PEAK and Application Walk-Through recorded webinars are available anytime. For more information and trainings, visit the
PEAK Outreach Initiative website.
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Public Rule Review Opportunities
Anyone interested in a one-on-one discussion with Department staff about upcoming rules is invited to attend the Department's
Public Rule Review Meeting. Information is available on the
Public Rule Review Meetings web page.
For more information, or to be added to the Medical Services Board email distribution list, please contact
Chris Sykes.
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Employment Opportunities
Applying for state government jobs is easy. Applications are electronic, you will receive updates, and you do not need to answer any written questions until it is determined that you meet the minimum qualifications.
Check out the
website for State of Colorado jobs including the Department of Health Care Policy and Financing jobs.
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Welcome to the June 2018 edition of At a Glance!
Thank you for your interest!
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Delivery Systems Innovation
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| Accountable Care Collaborative Phase II Launched July 1, 2018 |
During Phase II, the Accountable Care Collaborative (ACC) will monitor program performance using four mechanisms:
1. Key Performance Indicators
2. Behavioral Health Incentive Program
3. Public Reporting
4. Performance Pool
Incentive payments will be made directly to each Regional Accountable Entity (RAE). This provides RAEs with greater flexibility to design innovative value-based payment arrangements with their network providers and maximize performance.
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A total of 13 companies made it to the semi-final round for the Prime Health Challenge, an event that matches safety net institutions with digital health technologies that address patient and provider needs.
Two SIM team members acted as judges for the first round and continue to work with the Prime Health team to ensure that SIM practice sites have access to technologies that improve efficiency and enhance patient care and experience.
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Partnerships to Improve Population Health
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Depression & Men--Education Module for Care Teams
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Symptoms of depression in men might differ than those care team members see in women, which is one reason why a new care module funded by the State Innovation Model (SIM) focuses on symptoms commonly found in men, screening and treatment options and resources.
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Uniform Service Coding Manual July 2018
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The Department recently updated The Uniform Service Coding Standards Manual, billing guidance for the Medicaid Capitated Behavioral Health Benefit.
Unless otherwise noted, the State (the Department and the Office of Behavioral Health) has agreed that it will accept coding provided under the previous edition through July 31, 2018.
Providers must implement the July 2018 edition by August 1, 2018 for dates of service July 1 and thereafter, regardless of submission date.
There is a corresponding July 2018 Code Manual Changes Form which identifies the changes made for the July 2018 version and the rationale.
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Updated Paper Application for Medical Assistance
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On June 8, 2018, The Department and Connect for Health Colorado released an updated paper application for Medical Assistance: The Application for Health Insurance & Help Paying Costs.
The application was updated to improve readability for applicants and members. As with the current paper application version, the Department will not print the updated paper applications for eligibility sites.
The Department has also created a
desk aid and recorded a webinar to explain the updates made to the new paper application. The desk aid, webinar recording, and webinar PowerPoint slides are under the
Paper Applications link
on the web page.
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| New Videos: Disability Competent Care |
The videos were created collaboratively with people with disabilities, disability advocates, and healthcare professionals. The videos address these topics:
- The Healthcare Experience for People with Disabilities
- What is Disability Competent Care?
- Core Values of Disability Competent Care
- The Three Pillars of Disability Competent Care
- Communication Access: To what extent do providers offer varying methods of communication?
- Programmatic Access: Are there policies or procedures in place to ensure people with disabilities receive the same quality of care as people without disabilities?
- Physical Access: What physical obstacles do people with disabilities encounter when traveling to and within a provider's office?
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Regulatory Efficiency Review Public Notice
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The Department is required to conduct a review of its rules to:
- Assess the continuing need for, appropriateness, and cost-effectiveness of its rules
- Determine if those rules should be continued in their current form, modified, or repealed
Public comment will be collected by August 15, 2018.
Input will help the Department determine if these rules should be continued in their current form, modified, or repealed. All identified rule modifications will go through the standard Department rule making process.
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The Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing complies with applicable federal and state civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnic or national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, creed, political beliefs, or disability. Learn more about our Nondiscrimination Policy.
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At a Glance
