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DENVER — A community in need of help with food security and healthy eating now has a new food bank thanks, in part, to a partnership between Colorado Access and the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy & Financing. On July 31st an event was held at St. Mary Magdalene Roman Catholic Church to launch … Read More

By Integrating Care with Several Middle and High School Health Centers, This Program Works to Address the State’s Pediatric Mental Health Crisis DENVER – With the toll the pandemic has taken on youth in terms of isolation, missed experiences and fragmented learning, children and youth are struggling to access resources to address their increased mental … Read More

DENVER – Colorado Access announced today that Donald Moore has been elected to its Board of Directors. Moore is the CEO of Pueblo Community Health Center (PCHC) and will join the board in August of this year. “We are excited to welcome Donald to the Board and benefit from his vast experience in community health,” … Read More

Our mission, to “partner with communities and empower people through access to quality, equitable, and affordable care,” continues to guide our efforts within the community. Last week’s decision by the Supreme Court of the United States will make accessing equitable care more difficult and intensify inequities in some of our most vulnerable communities across the … Read More

Aurora, Colo – Colorado Access, the largest public sector health plan in the state, announced that Vice President of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Bobby King is the recipient of the inaugural Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Award by Denver Business Journal. “Diversity, equity, and inclusion are part of our core values at Colorado Access,” said Annie … Read More

Colorado Access Tackles Challenges Faced by Behavioral Health Providers With Funding, Reimbursement Increases, Incentive Programs and Specialty Trainings DENVER – In Colorado and nationwide, the behavioral health workforce faces staffing shortages, lacks cultural and linguistic diversity and isn’t always in a position to offer culturally responsive care to meet the needs of patients. Nationally, the … Read More

Aurora, Colo – Colorado Access, the largest public sector health plan in the state, has announced the expansion of their Child Health Plan Plus plan into Kit Carson County, in eastern Colorado. This expansion goes into effect July 1, 2022, and brings a continued health plan option for children ages 18 and younger as well … Read More

Aurora, Colo – Colorado Access, the largest public sector health plan in the state, announced that Dr. Alexis Giese, senior vice president of health care systems and chief medical officer, was honored with the Outstanding Achievement Award by the Colorado Psychiatric Society for outstanding contributions to the field of mental health. “Colorado Access has a … Read More

DENVER – Colorado’s Hispanic/Latino community makes up nearly 22% of the state’s population (the second largest population behind white/non-Hispanic) and yet has many unmet needs when it comes to accessing culturally responsive physical and behavioral health care. Throughout the pandemic, this community has faced disproportionate health and economic impacts, including a higher risk of COVID-19 … Read More

AURORA, Colo. – In response to pandemic-related provider shortages, increased costs and a heightened demand for behavioral health services, Colorado Access is investing $12 million in its behavioral health provider network by providing additional financial reimbursement for services provided to health plan members. “We’re on a mission to improve the health of Coloradans, and this … Read More

DENVER – The Colorado Access Board of Directors has appointed Annie H. Lee, JD as the next President and Chief Executive Officer of Colorado Access. Ms. Lee will start in her new role on February 14, 2022. In April 2021, current President/CEO Marshall Thomas, MD announced his plan to retire by the first quarter of … Read More

(Burlington, Mass., Nov. 16, 2021) – HealthEdge Software today said it is excited to upgrade long-time Altruista Health customer Colorado Access to a fully integrated ecosystem with the addition of HealthRules Payor® (HRP) to its operations via HealthEdge’s complementary Business Process as a Service (BPaaS) partner, UST HealthProof, a UST company. Colorado Access has relied on Altruista’s … Read More

The Local Nonprofit Organization Uses Data on Demographics and Social Determinants of Health to Adjust Outreach Strategies, With Promising Results DENVER – October 26, 2021 – Nationwide, Medicaid enrollees are getting vaccinated at significantly lower rates than the general population. September data shows that 49.9% of Colorado Access members in Denver county are fully vaccinated, … Read More

The Two Local Nonprofits are Evaluating Initial Results From Nearly 500 Patient Screens and See Potential for Greater Impact DENVER – September 13, 2021 – Suicidal ideation is one of the top 10 reasons for emergency department (ED) visits among Colorado Access members. At the national level, a recent study published in the Journal of … Read More

Colorado Access Allocated Funding to Providers Serving the State’s Native Population, Set Up Telehealth Rooms at Area Shelters and Even Supported a Full-Time Case Manager DENVER – June 23, 2021 – Native Americans are one of the most likely groups to experience homelessness compared to all other racial or ethnic groups (source). In Denver, Native … Read More

King Will Build on Current DEI Energy and Momentum, Allowing Colorado Access to Better Deliver on its Mission and Serve the Underserved DENVER – June 7, 2021 – Colorado Access announces the appointment of Robert “Bobby” King as its vice president of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). In this newly created position, King will work … Read More

Colorado Access Supports Section 9 of SB21-194 to Extend Maternal Health Benefits of Medicaid Members From 60 Days to 12 Months, Allowing New Mothers Access to Critical Physical and Behavioral Care DENVER – May 4, 2021 – In the context of a nation grappling with a maternal health crisis that is disproportionately felt by women … Read More

Denver – Colorado Access, the state’s largest and most experienced Medicaid health plan, announced today that its longtime President and Chief Executive Officer, Marshall Thomas, MD, will retire within the next year. Dr. Thomas has been the executive leader of the organization since 2006 and leaves the health plan positioned for continued success and in … Read More

DENVER – March 31, 2021 – Colorado Access is working to support participating providers in their efforts to distribute COVID-19 vaccines fairly in Colorado, ensuring they are accessible to marginalized and underserved populations while also following guidelines issued by the state. The nonprofit organization sees disparities within its own member data when it comes to … Read More

DENVER – Paul Huberty has joined Colorado Access to lead its strategic services and communications team. As vice president of this integral group, Huberty will lead the corporate strategy, strategic communications, and learning and development departments at the company. Huberty brings 27 years of experience in the health care field, with a range of leadership … Read More

The Nonprofit Organization Reinvested Funds to Help Combat COVID-19, Increase Food Security, and Housing Support for Community Members DENVER – More than 150 community organizations and health care providers in the Denver metropolitan area received supplemental funding in 2020, amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. A total of $10 million was reinvested back into the community by Colorado Access, a … Read More

DENVER – Colorado Access announced its support of Proposition EE. If passed, the proposition will create a new tax on nicotine vaping products and raise existing taxes on tobacco products. The tax is projected to contribute more than $168 million just next year alone back into the Colorado economy. Colorado Access is one of more … Read More

DENVER – Colorado Access announced the third installment in their release of funds to support providers and the community through COVID-19 relief efforts in the state. With the pandemic disproportionately affecting communities of color, the goal is to support those providers serving the communities hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. “Our plan all along has … Read More

AURORA, Colo.  – Colorado Access, a nonprofit community-based health plan striving to improve the health and lives of the underserved, today awarded $1.83 million to 19 organizations across Colorado to support the transformation of a coordinated, accountable system of care that improves health delivery and reduces inequities exacerbated by COVID-19. The Community Innovation Pool awards … Read More

AURORA, Colo. – Colorado Access, a 501(c)4 nonprofit health plan serving the Medicaid and Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+) populations, hosted U.S. Representative Diana DeGette for an invite-only, virtual townhall focusing on the state of primary care during the COVID-19 pandemic. The townhall focused on telehealth, the public health system, and access to primary care … Read More

AURORA, Colo – Colorado Access, a local nonprofit health care company, volunteered to participate in the statewide Business Process Reengineering project. Specifically, the Colorado Access medical assistance site volunteered and was the only site chosen from the Denver metropolitan region to participate in the project, sponsored by the Department of Health Care Policy and Financing. … Read More

AURORA, Colo. – Colorado Access, a 501(c)4 nonprofit health plan serving the Medicaid and Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+) populations, hosted U.S. Senators Michael Bennet and Cory Gardner for an invite-only, bipartisan virtual townhall. The townhall focused on access to and the importance of behavioral health services in Colorado in light of the COVID-19 outbreak. … Read More

DENVER – Colorado Access announces the release of $1.2 million to support its provider network and community partners through COVID-19 relief efforts in the state. Given the urgency of the COVID-19 outbreak and financial impacts to providers, these funds are being distributed to support these entities so that they can continue to serve members and … Read More

AURORA, Colo – Colorado Access, a local nonprofit health care company, was selected to participate in the Consumer Partnership Early Adopter Program. This program was created by the Center to Advance Consumer Partnership (CACP) – a partnership between Commonwealth Care Alliance and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. “We are excited to begin this work with … Read More

AURORA, Colo – Paula Kautzmann, chief information officer at Colorado Access, was named as a finalist for the 2020 Colorado CIO of the Year ORBIE Awards. Kautzmann was chosen as a finalist amongst 75 nominations received. “Paula has brought technology and innovation to a new level at Colorado Access,” says Marshall Thomas, MD, president and … Read More

AURORA, Colo – Colorado Access, a local nonprofit health care company, donated materials and supplies to local area nonprofit organizations, furthering the company’s mission to partner with communities and empower people through access to quality, affordable care. “We live and work in the community, just like our members and providers, so it is important to … Read More

DENVER – Robert Bremer, vice president of network strategy at Colorado Access, joins the Alternatives to Jail advisory group, sponsored by Caring for Denver Foundation. Bremer also serves as commissioner and co-chair of the Denver Crime Prevention and Control Commission (CPCC). “Colorado is one of the healthiest states in the nation, but this can be … Read More

DENVER – Gretchen McGinnis, senior vice president of health care systems and accountable care at Colorado Access, has been selected to serve on the Division of Insurance Primary Care Payment Reform Collaborative. The Collaborative, having most recently met on August 19, 2019, focuses on improving primary care and offering recommendations to the insurance commissioner about … Read More

DENVER – Colorado Access is pleased to announce that Alexis Giese, MD, senior vice president of health care systems and chief medical officer at the nonprofit health plan, has been selected as a member of the Long-Term Competency subcommittee of the Colorado Behavioral Health Task Force. The task force, formed by the Colorado Department of … Read More

DENVER – Colorado Access, a local nonprofit health plan that serves members throughout Colorado, has joined Catalyst HTI, a health care innovation campus located in the heart of the River North (RiNo) district in Denver, CO. Colorado Access is the only organization in Colorado caring for members across the continuum of health services, from Health … Read More

AURORA, Colo. – Colorado Access announces the addition of Stephanie Glover as the senior health policy analyst. Glover brings years of health policy experience to the company, helping fortify Colorado Access as a leader in health care policy in Colorado. “Stephanie’s background working with the different populations to increase access to quality, affordable health care … Read More

AURORA, Colo. – AccessCare Services, the telehealth subsidiary of Colorado Access, is pleased to announce the receipt of a grant from the Rose Community Foundation to support the delivery of behavioral health services such as depression screening, counseling, and medication management, for pregnant and postpartum women in the Colorado Access network. The grant will leverage … Read More

AURORA, Colo. — Colorado Access is pleased to announce that Gretchen McGinnis, senior vice president of health care systems and accountable care at the nonprofit health plan, was selected to be part of an important new committee. The State Innovation Model (SIM) Rural Health Innovation Global Budgets Workgroup is a 24-member workgroup, which started meeting … Read More

DENVER — Colorado Access, a leader in providing excellent access to quality care, is now leveraging new technology to improve communications to its million-plus members. The Colorado based nonprofit health plan serving Medicaid and Child Health Plan Plus members announced today a collaboration with Welltok to coordinate and streamline member communications. Welltok’s EngageME solution organizes … Read More

AURORA, Colo. — Colorado Access is excited to announce that Alexis Giese, MD, senior vice president of healthcare systems and chief medical officer at the nonprofit health plan, is an honoree for the 2018 C-Suite Awards, the annual award by the Denver Business Journal to recognize executives who have made a significant contribution to the … Read More