The Alliance Fall 2024 Webinar Series –
Implementation of reimbursement mechanisms and sustainability support for the CHW/PN workforce in Colorado: Latest Perspectives and Technical Assistance
The Colorado Alliance for Community Health Workers (CHWs), Patient Navigators (PNs), and Promotores de Salud (PdS) is hosting a 4 part series during Fall 2024 dedicated to discussing the payment and sustainability strategies of community health work and patient navigation in Colorado. The Alliance and several partners have advocated for fair and equitable wages and workforce support for CHWs/PNs/PdS within the community and clinical settings, now questions remain regarding how to implement these available payment mechanisms to the fullest extent and also advocate for continued support?
This series will provide the latest information, guidance, and technical assistance for implementation in Colorado. Each session will feature perspective on the CHW/PN reimbursement mechanisms and workforce support from a key opinion leader, followed by time for discussion and providing input and feedback to help plan for future technical assistance sessions!
Session 1
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Principal Illness Navigation Codes and Community Health Integration Codes – How Do The New Codes Work? What to Know…What Are Your Questions?
September 30, 1-2:15 pm MT
Presenter: Katie Garfield, JD, Clinical Instructor; Center for Health Law and Policy Innovation, Harvard Law School
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Session 2
Colorado SB 23-002: Medicaid Reimbursement for Community Health Workers- What to know to prepare for reimbursement implementation in 2025
October 9, 11:30 am-12:45 pm MT
Presenter: Alaina Kelley, MPH, Community Health Worker and Prevention Services Policy & Benefit Specialist; Policy Office, Colorado Department of Healthcare Policy and Financing
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Session 3
Community Health Worker and Patient Navigator Workforce and Training Development Opportunities: Impact and resources of the HRSA CHW training program and linkages between training and CHW reimbursement
October 23rd | 12-1 PM MT
Hosted by Trailhead Institute, Patient Navigator and Community Health Worker Training Program, and The Alliance
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Session 4
Performance-Based and Quality-Based Payment Approaches to Support Sustainability of Patient Navigation and Community Health Work in Colorado: Examples in the field and your experience
November 6, 1-2:15 Pm MT
Presenters: Mary Kay Knode, Specialty Clinic Director; Melissa Memorial Hospital
Linda Overholser, MD, MPH, Associate Professor, Internal Medicine; University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
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