Practice Innovation Program

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Medium of studying

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Program Details

Degree

Courses

Major

Health Administration | Healthcare Management | Medical office Administration

Area of study

Business and Administration | Health

Course Language

English

About Program

Program Overview

The Practice Innovation Program is a comprehensive initiative aimed at transforming primary care practices through innovative approaches and evidence-based methods.

Introduction

The program introduces a range of initiatives, including the 1302 Behavioral Health Integration, PREPARE 4 CGM, Integration of Perinatal and Substance Use Care, Primary Care Diabetes Lab, Implementation Support for MOUD, Glycemic Excursion Minimization/Glucose Everyday Matters (GEM) Supplements, and Diabetes Distress.

Current Initiatives

1302 Behavioral Health Integration: This initiative focuses on integrating behavioral health services into primary care settings.
- About: Overview of the initiative
- For PTOs: Information for Practice Transformation Organizations
- For Practices: Guidance for primary care practices
- Collaborative Learning Sessions: Details on collaborative learning opportunities
PREPARE 4 CGM: An initiative aimed at preparing practices for Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM).
- Patient Resources: Materials for patients
- Practice Resources: Guidance and tools for practices
  - How to get CGM for Patients: Detailed instructions
    - How to get CGM for Medicaid Patients
    - How to get CGM for Medicare Patients
    - How to get CGM for Commercial Insurance Patients
    - Professional CGM
  - Research Study Materials: Access to research materials
Integration of Perinatal and Substance Use Care: Focusing on integrating perinatal and substance use care services.
- About: Overview of the initiative
- Publications: Relevant publications
- ICWB and IMPACT BH Site Partners: Information on partnerships
- Project Resources: Tools and resources for the project
  - ICWB Practice Onboarding
  - ICWB/IMPACT BH Implementation Guide
  - Shared Learning Calls
- 2026 Colorado Perinatal SUD Integration Conference: Details on the conference
Primary Care Diabetes Lab: A lab focused on primary care diabetes research and innovation.
- About: Introduction to the lab
  - Team Members: List of team members
  - Who We Are: Description of the lab's mission
- FAQs: Frequently asked questions
- Patient Advisory Council: Information on the patient advisory council
- Research: Overview of current and past research projects
  - Current & Past Projects: List of projects
  - Publications: Relevant publications
- Resources: Access to resources
- In the Media: Media coverage
- Contact: Removed for compliance
Implementation Support for MOUD: Providing support for Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) implementation.
- Overview: Introduction to the support
- For Practices: Guidance for practices
- New to MOUD Provider Training: Training information
- Monthly MOUD Forum: Details on the monthly forum
- Resources For Your Office and Patients: Access to resources
- Practice Facilitator Resources: Tools for practice facilitators
- Contact: Removed for compliance
Glycemic Excursion Minimization/Glucose Everyday Matters (GEM) Supplements: Focusing on minimizing glycemic excursions.
- FAQs: Frequently asked questions
- Food Options: Information on food options
- Significant Others: Guidance for significant others
- Testimonials: Testimonials from participants
Diabetes Distress: Addressing diabetes distress in patients.
Practice Transformation Training and Support for Value Based Payment: Training and support for practice transformation.
- About: Overview of the training and support
- For Practice Facilitators: Guidance for facilitators
- For Practices: Information for practices
- Resources: Access to resources

Get Engaged

Regional Health Connectors: Information on regional health connectors
- About Us: Description of the connectors
SPLIT Login: Removed for compliance

Previous Initiatives

EvidenceNOW Southwest: Overview of the EvidenceNOW Southwest initiative
State Innovation Model: Details on the State Innovation Model
Transforming Clinical Practice Initiative: Introduction to the initiative
- Cost and Utilization Training: Training information
- Developing Practice Stories: Guidance on developing practice stories
Facilitating Alcohol Screening & Treatment: Focus on facilitating alcohol screening and treatment.
- About: Overview of the initiative
- For Practices: Guidance for practices
- For PTOs: Information for Practice Transformation Organizations
- Resources: Access to resources
6 Building Blocks: Introduction to the 6 building blocks initiative
- For Practices: Guidance for practices
Innovation Support Project: Overview of the innovation support project
- Implementation Guide: Guide for implementation
- Practice Learning Community: Details on the practice learning community

For PTOs

Six months of facilitation, plus one follow-up visit at 9 months to perform the final assessment
50% randomized to "traditional" practice facilitation: monthly virtual meetings with QI Team
50% randomized to practice facilitation with eLearning modules: monthly virtual meetings with QI Team

Introduction

February 5, 2020: Introductory webinar for PTOs on FAST/ISP/Opioid Management

Recruitment

Why Alcohol? Why Now? - FAST microwebinar: A microwebinar presented by Carolyn Swenson

Training

March 4, 2020: Slides for the training session
May 27, 2020: Slides for the training session
June 3, 2020: Slides for the training session
Session 4: Recording of the session
Session 5: Recording of the session
Nov 4, 2020 SBIRT Update: Update on Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT)
CU eLearning Modules: Access to eLearning modules

During Practice Facilitation

Practice Agreement: FAST Practice Letter of Agreement to Participate
Baseline Surveys: FAST Practice Survey, Monitor Assessment, SBI/RT and MAT Implementation Checklist
Monthly FAST Touchbase Meetings: Schedule of monthly meetings
Resources: Access to resources, including UAU Registry Sample and Alcohol SBIRT Billing/Coding

Practice Facilitation 9-Month Follow-up

9 Month Assessments: Monitor Assessment, SBI/RT and MAT Implementation Checklist
Follow-Up: Details on the follow-up process
Resources: Access to resources, including FAST Assessment Schedule, FAST Metrics and Reporting Schedule, and eLearning Modules