The Department of Health Care Policy and Financing (HCPF) announced that Adela Flores-Brennan, MA, JD is the new Medicaid Director, reporting to Executive Director Kim Bimestefer. Flores-Brennan will also assume the role of Office Director, leading our newly titled Health Policy Office (formerly Health Programs Office), which designs, maintains and oversees Health First Colorado and CHP+ medical policies and contracts. HCPF also announced the formation of a new Office of Medicaid and CHP+ Behavioral Health Initiatives and Coverage being led by Cristen Bates who will serve as Director. Bates’ office will govern HCPF’s specific behavioral health policies, benefits, special projects, and strategies that were previously part of our Health Programs Office. Bates will hold the role of Deputy Medicaid Director.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Mary Staples at 817-442-1155.