23-21-901. Regional health connector workforce program - creation - school of medicine - re

23-21-901. Regional health connector workforce program - creation - school of medicine - repeal. (1) There is created in the university of Colorado school of medicine the regional health connector workforce program, referred to in this section as the "program". The program shall: (a) Educate health-care providers on evidence-based and evidence-informed therapies and techniques to enable health-care providers to incorporate such practices in their work and to improve community health; (b) Provide support and assistance to primary care providers as a link between primary care services, behavioral health services, public health services, and community agencies to improve community health and health care, including attention to behavioral health needs; (c) Assist primary care practices and community agencies in connecting patients with mental health or substance use disorders to support and treatment options; (d) Educate health-care providers about preventive medicine, health promotion, chronic disease management, and behavioral health services; and (e) Provide clear information to providers and community members regarding COVID-19 prevention, treatment, and vaccines. (2) This section is repealed, effective July 1, 2025.