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Telehealth in Colorado Survey & Chance to Win $100

Health care in Colorado is collaborative — Our solutions are stronger when we work together. Here’s a prime example: Telehealth. OeHI partnered with Prime Health to create a survey to gain more insight into telehealth usage throughout Colorado. We are seeking input from community leaders in healthcare to inform the creation of strategies and recommendations for a statewide telehealth infrastructure. Take the survey to make your voice heard! 3 participants will win a $100 VISA gift card!

Applications Open for the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program (EBB)

Applications opened for the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program (EBB) on May 12th! The EBB Program was created to help households struggling to pay for internet service during the COVID-19 pandemic. It allows eligible households to receive a discount from their providers on broadband Internet services and associated equipment rentals of up to $50 per month, or for eligible households on tribal lands, up to $75 per month.  For information about how to apply, call 833-511-0311 or visit getemergencybroadband.org/how-to-apply

Fill out your application today using the forms below:

• EBB Application Form in English
• EBB Application Form in Spanish

Exciting Legislative Updates!

Today, Governor Polis signed HB21-1097, Establish Behavioral Health Administration, into law! HB-1097, sponsored by Representatives Young & Pelton and Senators Fields & Gardner, directs the Department of Human Services (CDHS) to create a Behavioral health Administration (BHA) which would receive, coordinate, and distribute funds for community behavioral health programs; oversee the quality of behavioral health services; and monitor and evaluate behavioral health outcomes across the state. This is a huge step in improving Colorado’s behavioral health system to ensure all Coloradans have access to the behavioral health services they need and deserve! 

Yesterday, 4/21, HB21-1289, Funding For Broadband Deployment, was introduced in the House by bill sponsors Representatives Kennedy and  Baisley, and Senator Bridges. HB21-1289 proposes $75 million in three grant programs which aim to support critically underserved Coloradans and businesses. The Digital Inclusion Grant Program specifically prioritizes telehealth, and will be available for health care providers to apply for these funds. While the Office of eHealth Innovation has been sharing stories and needs for increased broadband connectivity and devices throughout the state, legislators need to hear directly from YOU! Please call your local senator and representative (find yours here) and share your personal and professional stories about broadband in your area!

Check out our new Projects tab!

We are so excited to share CHI’s recent publications on the value of telemedicine during the COVID-19 pandemic as well as their reports on the value of telemedicine through the eyes of three Colorado providers. The Office of eHealth Innovation partnered with CHI to examine the value proposition of telehealth services in light of the COVID-19 pandemic and Colorado's rapid transition to virtual care delivery. Learn more by clicking here, or visit our Telemedicine and Broadband page nested under the new Projects tab!