A138DA4E88E0A5BA8725878700756296 Hearing Summary

Mr. Esquibel provided an overview of working group recommendations for integrated and coordinated care.  The recommendations may be found in their entirety here:  http://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/images/committees/2017/bhttf_subpanel_integrated_and_coordinated_care_recommendation_11-8-21_revised.pdf

Camille Harding, Strategy and Innovation Officer, Office of Behavioral Health, Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) and Jacob Bornstein, Wellstone Strategies, presented recommendation #1: care coordination.  Dr. Brooks also contributed to the conversation.  Committed members asked questions.

Dr. Brooks presented recommendation #2: require the State of Colorado to develop a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) Model and provide capacity building funds for providers meeting criteria.

Candie Burnham, Executive Director, Atlantis Community, Inc., presented recommendation #3: create policies to ensure a safe discharge from hospitals and reduce preventable readmissions.

Dr. Brooks discussed recommendation #4: increase the number of access points for short-term behavioral health services for individuals with multiple chronic conditions, children and youth, and those with disabilities; and increase the number of primary care providers embedded in mental health clinics and centers.

Committee members asked questions and engaged in conversation about the recommendations.