Course Summary

An introduction to public sector behavioral health in Colorado, roles and responsibilities of BHA and HCPF, funding sources for Medicaid and non-Medicaid services, and regulatory and statutory accountability.

Learning Objectives

1. Learn about the roles of the two largest funders of public sector behavioral health in Colorado to engage in funding and quality improvement opportunities.
2. Recognize the appropriate agency for questions about regulation, licensure, funding, or other operational considerations to further your engagement in the safety net system.
3. Describe non-Medicaid and Medicaid public sector behavioral health services and recognize opportunities for new services or changes in services.

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.

Course Duration

• 35 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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