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Gov. Hickenlooper Appoints Kim Bimestefer As Executive Director Of Colorado’s Department Of Health Care Policy & Financing

Posted: Jan. 2, 2018

DENVER —  Gov. John Hickenlooper announced today that Kim Bimestefer will be the next executive director of the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy & Financing. Health Care Policy & Financing administers Health First Colorado (Colorado’s Medicaid Program) and the Child Health Plan Plus as well as a variety of other programs serving more than 1.3 million Coloradans.

“Kim is an experienced health care leader and innovator,” said Gov. John Hickenlooper. “We are fortunate to have someone with Kim’s tenure of leading health care organizations join our team.”

Bimestefer most recently ran her own consulting company, helping organizations navigate the many changes facing the health care industry. She was president and general manager of Cigna Mountain States and chair of Cigna Healthcare of Colorado from 2012-2016. Bimestefer also founded and then spent 10 years as president and general manager for Cigna’s Taft-Hartley & Federal Business Segment. She began her health care career at a nonprofit insurance company in 1988, rising to a board-appointed officer overseeing about half the company’s membership and revenue.

“I look forward to collaborating with the health care industry and being part of an incredible team that is passionate about serving Colorado’s most vulnerable citizens and committed to improving the health of Colorado,” said Kim Bimestefer.

Bimestefer has been active in the Colorado Forum, Colorado Concern, and the Colorado Women’s Chamber. She served on many boards including the Colorado Association of Health Plans, the Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation, the American Heart Association, and the Precious Child Advisory Board. She also has chaired several community events, such as the American Cancer Society’s CEOs against Cancer.

She earned her bachelor’s degree from Towson State University and her MBA from Loyola College of Maryland.

Bimestefer’s appointment is effective Jan. 8, 2018.
 

Please Welcome HCAC’s Newest 2018 Members

Posted: Jan. 3, 2018

Please help us welcome our most recently renewed/new members:

Home Health/Care Providers: 

  • All for Kids Home Health 
  • Alpha Omega Home Health Care, Inc. 
  • Alpine Homecare, LLC
  • Amblicab
  • At Home Health Care
  • Greeley Center for Independence 
  • Hildebrand Home Care Inc.
  • Hilltop Home Care 
  • Interim Healthcare
  • KidsCare Therapy of Colorado
  • Kit Carson Memorial Hospital HomeHealth
  • Nightingale's Home Care 
  • OvationCare, Inc.
  • Professional Home Health Care, Inc.
  • PSA Healthcare
  • SCL Home Health LLC 
  • VitalCare Corporation

Allied Members:

  • Alpha Omega Healthcare Solutions, LLC
  • CellTrak
  • Sandata Technologies 
  • Shield Healthcare

Has your agency or organization's membership expired, or do you want to join HCAC? Providers, click here for more information on membership and to join. If you are a company that provides good or services to home health/care providers, please join as an Allied member by clicking here.

Thank you for your support!

If you have questions, please contact us at [email protected].
 

Make Joining An HCAC Council One Of Your New Year's Resolutions

Posted Jan. 1, 2018

HCAC members are enthusiastically encouraged to participate in the councils and project teams of the Home Care Association of Colorado. 

The association's councils coordinate and direct the work of the association's project teams; our project teams will research issues, develop positions, and carry out the work of HCAC. Your agency must be a current member to participate in a council(s). Not a member? Join us!

Eight to 12 persons are appointed to serve on each of five councils. Every effort will be made to appoint qualified persons who represent HCAC's membership profile with a broad diversity in geographic location, type of home care business, size of company and major services. The councils are:

  • Education/Professional Development Council
  • Legislative/Advocacy Council
  • Member Value & Service Council
  • Reimbursement/Regulatory Council
  • Private Pay Council

CLICK HERE TO VOLUNTEER!
 

Next West Slope Forum Will Be On Friday, Dec. 15

Posted: Dec. 4, 2017

The next West Slope Forum meeting and statewide members only conference call will take place on Friday, Dec. 15. Please save the date:

Location: Bookcliff Country Club: 2730 G Rd, Grand Junction, CO 81506; 970-243-3323

AGENDA

9:30 am:  Welcome, Introductions, Networking, Review of Agenda
10 am:  HCAC Statewide Members-Only Conference Call: Legislative updates from Ellen Caruso, HCAC Director of Government Affairs, and association update from Don Knox, HCAC Executive Director
11 am-1 pm:  Lunch ordered individually from menu at Bookcliff Country Club. Bring check payable to Bookcliff Country Club. Cost will depend on individual order. We are organizing a community wide emergency disaster drill with Travis Dorr from the Mesa County ESF8 Planning Committee
1 pm: Adjournment 

For questions and to RSVP, please contact West Slope Forum Chair:
Sarah Andrews, RN
970-208-8359
[email protected] 

 
 

HCAC Statewide Members Only Conference Call Is Friday, Dec. 15, 2017

Posted: Dec. 4, 2017

Mark your calendar!

Join Us On Friday, December 15 From 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Call in and learn the latest about Home Care in Colorado from HCAC leaders.

Legislative and regulatory update from Ellen Caruso, HCAC Director of Government Affairs, and Betsy Murray and Eliza Schultz, HCAC lobbyists.

Gather your staff for this valuable update on the state of Home Care in Colorado! 

Members...click here for the 'join' information.

No RSVP required. No cost to call in!

For questions, contact the HCAC office at [email protected] or 303-848-2521.
 
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