Federation of State Physician Health Programs

FSPHP Homepage About the FSPHP State Programs Meetings Publications Contact Us	Colorado Demographics and staff - member Program Name: Colorado Physician Health Program Address: 899 Logan Street, Suite 410, Denver, CO 80203 Telephone:  (303) 860-0122 Fax:  (303) 860-7426 E-mail:   CPHP@cphp.org Web site: www.cphp.org Staff: Sarah R. Early, PsyD, Executive Director *Doris C. Gundersen, MD, Medical Director *Michael H. Gendel, MD, Medical Director Emeritus *Mary Ellen Caiati, MD, Associate Medical Director *Jay H. Shore, MD, Associate Medical Director *Elizabeth "Libby" B. Stuyt, MD, Associate Medical Director Cae Allison, LCSW, Director of Clinical Services Karen Chipley, MBA, Director of Finance Administrative Assistant Compliance Coordinator Development Specialist Executive Assistant Four Clinicians Receptionist *Physicians are independent contractors FTE = 1.76 for MDs Program structure The program is operated by: Independent corporation Do you have a formal contractual relationship with the state medical board? Yes The Colorado Medical Practice Act establishes the scope of services and funding mechanism for a "physician peer health assistance" provider. The Board of Medical Examiners (BME) selects the provider based on competitive bids (five year cycle) and authorizes an annual funding level. Peer health assistance fees are collected from physicians at the biannual license renewal; these funds are restricted and may not be awarded for any other purpose. Program services Types of disease, illness, or conditions monitored: Chemical dependency Mental health Behavioral health problems Sexual misconduct and/or boundary violations Physical illness Malpractice litigation Stress management Other: Life stage/development issues; career transition; family issues Services provided to which populations: Physicians - MD Physicians - DO Families of physicians Medical students Residents Physician assistants Other: Physician assistant students Funding Please indicate the primary sources of funding for your program: State licensing agency (76 percent) Hospital and private contributions (12 percent) Participant fees: fees are charged to physicians who do not hold a Colorado license (5 percent) Training Program Contracts (4 percent) Other: Reports, Chart Copies, Interest, Presentation Fees. (3 percent) Monitoring requirements Chemical dependency Length of contract: Depends on the diagnosis and ongoing treatment. Those having stipulated medical licenses with the BME are typically five years. Random urine drug screen frequency: Depends on current assessment, diagnosis and progress in recovery Support (self help) group requirements: Depends on current assessment, diagnosis and progress in recovery Support (self help) group frequency: Depends on current assessment, diagnosis and progress in recovery Therapy or treatment requirement: Each client's requirements are determined on an individual basis Work or practice monitor requirement: Depends on diagnostic assessment and individual circumstances Other provisions: as needed Mental health Length of contract: Depends on current assessment, diagnosis and progress in treatment Support (self help) group requirements: Depends on current assessment, diagnosis and progress in treatment Support (self help) group frequency: Depends on current assessment, diagnosis and progress in treatment Therapy or treatment requirement: Each client's requirements are determined on an individual basis Work or practice monitor requirement: Depends on diagnostic assessment and individual circumstances Other provisions: as needed Please describe any other monitoring services provided: