May 4, 2023— Stakeholder Meeting Concerning The House Bill 1294 & House Bill 22- 1401

 

To: All Stakeholders  From: HFEMSD   You are invited to participate in the Stakeholder Process for The House Bill 1294 review process. The House Bill 1294 Stakeholder Forum is an opportunity to promote dialogue and transparency for issues of interest and concern to all licensed healthcare facilities. This forum is statutorily required for such purpose and had been postponed since the onset of the COVID pandemic. During this time a smaller, Subject Matter Expert (SME) group members wishing to have ongoing discussions with the department about policy-level questions, issues regarding the financial impact of the pandemic, reimbursement rates for Medicaid providers, long-term planning to deal with healthcare worker shortages, and how to bring more people into the workforce was established. Members of this group are encouraged to continue these discussions through the re-establishment of the HB 12-1294 Stakeholder Forum.  Meetings are held virtually monthly, on the 1st Thursday of each month. Our next stakeholder meeting will be held on May 4, 2023, from 2:00 to 3:00pm.  Additionally, pursuant to C.R.S 25-3-113, the Stakeholder Forum consists of representatives from various types of provider facilities licensed by the department along with consumers, consumer advocates, ombudsmen, and other interested parties which meet at least four times each year for the Department to discuss and take into consideration the concerns and issues of interest to the forum members and other attendees regarding the development and implementation of rules and other matters that affect all licensed health care facilities. To participate, we have a number of resource links below.  HB 1294 Stakeholder Forum Website (includes meeting information and invite/communication sign-up)  Agenda Item Request Form   If you have any further questions or comments prior to the meeting please contact Rachel Bader at rachel.bader@state.co.us