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Family Medicine Resources

Resources for the 2024-2025 Respiratory Season

The CDC anticipates sufficient supply of COVID-19, flu, and RSV immunizations this season. People can receive COVID-19, flu and RSV vaccines at the same visit. If these vaccines are given at different visits, there is no minimum waiting period between vaccines.

COVID-19 Immunization Resources

• Interim Clinical Considerations for the Use of COVID-19 Vaccines in the US 
• Vaccine products summary
• Vaccine information statement – COVID-19  
• Vaccine emergency use authorization (EUA) fact sheets for recipients and caregivers
• HCPF COVID-19 vaccine administration reimbursement – Provider News & Resources – 08-19-2024 Issue 98
• Updated Billing Manuals and Fee Schedules 
• Immunization Providers: COVID-19 Rates –
  • Effective for dates of service on or after October 1, 2024, COVID-19 vaccine administration will be reimbursed at the same rate as all other vaccines. The reimbursement rate for Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code 90480 will change to $21.17. 
  • All vaccine reimbursement rates were updated effective July 1, 2024. The rates and age range for immunizations are reflected on the Immunizations Fee Schedule.  
  • Coverage and rates are the same for members of Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+). 
  • Contact Christina Winship at Christina.Winship@state.co.us with any vaccine policy questions. Contact the Provider Services Call Center for assistance with claims and billing. 

Influenza Immunization Resources

• CDC: 2024-2025 flu vaccine recommendations
• Influenza vaccination: A summary for clinicians
• Vaccine information statements and other clinical resources – influenza vaccine

RSV Immunization Resources

• CDC RSV website
• Vaccine products summary
• Use of Respiratory Syncytial Virus vaccine in adults aged ≥60 years 
• Immunization Information Statement – RSV preventive antibody 
• Vaccine information statement – RSV 

Mightier than Measles Campaign

Measles outbreaks are surging nationally and around the world. Already this year in the United States, there have been more than three times as many measles cases than in all of 2023. Cases have been reported in more than 27 jurisdictions, including a large outbreak in Chicago. Approximately 85% of these cases were in people who were unvaccinated or of unknown vaccination status, and 49% of these cases have been hospitalized. Vaccination rates in many Colorado communities fall well below the community immunity threshold needed to protect our communities from measles.

Primary care physicians and providers continue to be families’ most trusted source of vaccine information, even for families who are vaccine-hesitant or delaying vaccination. You can watch the recording and view the slides from the August 29 webinar presented by subject matter experts from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE). During the webinar, CDPHE reviewed Colorado’s vaccination rates, strategic activities to increase immunization coverage, and efforts providers can adopt within their practice. For questions about the Mightier than Measles campaign or immunizations in general, email the Immunization Branch at CDPHE at cdphe.dcdimmunizations@state.co.us.

Learning Collaborative: Crisis Intervention and De-escalation in Primary Care

In this learning collaborative, Renaye James Healthcare Advisors (RJHA) will help healthcare workers identify, de-escalate, and intervene in crisis behaviors in the health caresetting. Speakers will use evidence-based practice interventions that promote safety for patients and staff by emphasizing preventive measures and least-restrictive/non-physical interventions to reduce the risk of unsafe crisis behaviors.

Patient Resource: Fresh Air & Friends Program for Teen Girls+ Program

The Colorado Center for Primary Care Innovation has partnered with the Colorado Mountain Club to provide an experience to connect teen girls to themselves, others and to nature. The Fresh Air & Friends Program for Teens Girls+ program is designed specifically for teens looking to explore the outdoors, develop new skills, and build meaningful relationships. Taking place every other Saturday throughout the fall, each session offers a unique outdoor activity. This program is FREE thanks to our generous donors and grantors. No experience needed. Adventures include hiking, wilderness survival, rock climbing and more. Learn more.