Course Summary

An overview of basic cost reporting concepts, existing resources for cost reporting, how cost reports inform the Prospective Payment System (PPS) rate, and timeline considerations for implementing a cost reporting process.

Learning Objectives

Upon completing this material, learners will be able to:

1. Identify, at a conceptual level, how cost reports are used to inform prospective payment system (PPS) rate development.​
2. Describe the general capabilities and infrastructure needs required to implement a cost reporting process.
3. Distinguish several key concepts, at a conceptual level, related to cost reporting such as allowable and unallowable costs.​
4. Recognize where to find examples of current cost reporting requirements from the national CCBHC demonstration and from Colorado’s current cost reporting processes.

Learning Audience

This asynchronous course is designed for behavioral health providers seeking essential information on attaining and maintaining appropriate licensure and approvals, understanding regulatory requirements, and complying with updated standards in the State of Colorado.

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Course Duration

• 23 minutes

External Content Notice

This learning content is housed and managed outside of the OwnPath Learning Hub system, and is shared in partnership with the Colorado Department of Healthcare Policy and Financing (HCPF).

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