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Long COVID

Long COVID in Childhood The COVID-19 pandemic turned the world on its head in 2020 and beyond. Many health issues arose out of this pandemic, including long COVID. This module Read More

Value-Based Payment Revenue Cycle Considerations

Does it feel like "alphabet soup" when it comes to new terms and language for value-based payments (VBPs)? This module will define the key terms for VBPs and provide practical Read More

Using the Business Process Assessment to Succeed in a VBP Environment

Is your Practice Ready to Implement Value-Based Payments? In this module, we will review elements of the Business Process Assessment and provide insights from Colorado champions who have experience and Read More

Implementation of Value-Based Payment Programs

Value-based payments require primary care practices to rethink how they provide patient care, and this can feel overwhelming. To address this concern, this module will discuss the key components for Read More

Value-Based Payment Basics

What are Value-Based Payments and how do they impact primary care practices?  Alternative payments models (APM) and value-based payments (VBP) are terms that are used interchangeably, although there are some Read More

Agricultural Behavioral Health: Brief Interventions within a Medical Setting

Having difficulty talking to a farmer about health concerns?  You are not alone. This module discusses the ‘agrarian imperative’ (the notion of protecting the land at all costs) as a Read More

Introduction to the HOPE Project

What is the HOPE project and why is weight management important for primary care clinics? On any given day, over 70% of patients who present to a primary care clinic Read More

Implementing HOPE

Implementing the HOPE Project into your Primary Care Practice This module will walk you through the key components of the Medicare Intensive Behavioral Therapy for Obesity, how to utilize your Read More

Treating the Community

Does your practice want to involve patients and families, but don’t know how to get started? Involving patients and families in their health care decisions is a key part of Read More

The Personal Physician and Family Medicine

Being a “personal clinician” is a current buzzword in health care…but what does it really mean? Practicing medicine as a personal clinician encompasses all of the key components of practice Read More

Improving Patient Outcomes

What is quality improvement, and how can you create a culture of continuous QI in your practice? Quality improvement in health care has been around for centuries and, more recently, Read More

Clinic – The Heart of Family Medicine

Why is clinic the heart of family medicine? The ACGME states that each family medicine resident must be assigned to a family medicine clinic that serves as the foundation of Read More

Population Health Management 2

Does your practice need to know more about population health, and how this may impact payment? Population health management and managing patient panels are important aspects of practice transformation and Read More

Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias in Primary Care: Addressing Risk Factors, Early Diagnosis, and Care Planning

How can your Practice Improve Care for your Patients with Alzheimer's and Dementia? A 2020 survey from the Alzheimer’s Association found 87% of primary care professionals expect to see an Read More

Putting It Into Practice

As a practice facilitator, are you looking for ways to practice your quality improvement skills? This module provides practice facilitators an opportunity to sharpen the quality improvement skills acquired through Read More

ENgaging in Advance Care Planning Talks (ENACT) Module 1

Why conduct advance care planning group visits in ambulatory settings? Research has shown that group visits are an effective and efficient method for engaging patients in their health care. The Read More

Preparing for the ENACT Group Visit: Module 2

Preparing for the ENACT Group Visit Module 1 described the benefits of group medical visits and advance care planning, and now, Module 2 will discuss how to prepare for the Read More

ENACT Session A Group Visit: Module 3

ENACT Session A Group Visit: Module 3 This module will describe the key components for the ENACT Session A group visit. Objectives Understand the content for Session A of the Read More

ENACT Session B Group Visit: Module 4

ENACT Group Visit Session B This module will describe and discuss the key components for the ENACT Session B Group Visit.  Objectives Understand the content for Session B of the Read More

ENACT Group Visit – Facilitator Tips & Tricks: Module 5

Facilitator Communication Skills: The Secret Ingredient for Successful Group Visits The most important ingredient for successful group visits is the ability of the facilitators to create a positive, safe, and Read More