| Notice Filed with SOS |
12/19/2024 |
| Rule |
ProposedRuleAttach2024-00634.pdf
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| Additional Information |
AddInfoAttach2024-00634.pdf
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| Statutory Authority |
Sections 25-1.5-404 and 25-1.5-501 et seq, C.R.S. |
| Description of Subjects/Issues |
The state Board of Health will consider amendments to 6 CCR 1015-6, State-Designated Health Professional Shortage Area Designation to correct a reference to licensed dental hygienists. |
| Purpose/Objective of Rule |
State-Designated Health Professional Shortage Areas identify regions of Colorado with the greatest need for healthcare professionals, informing the PCO regarding the allocation of CHSC contracts with clinicians to areas where workforce shortages are most critical. On October 25, 2024, the PCO received notice from the Office of Legislative Legal Services(OLLS) of the Colorado General Assembly that the Colorado Department of Regulatory
Agencies revised its reference to the profession of Dental Hygiene, replacing the term "Registered" Dental Hygienist with "Licensed" Dental Hygienist.
6 CCR 1015-6 uses the term "Registered Dental Hygienist" when defining which health professionals are to be considered in creating State-Designated Health Professional Shortage Areas. Because this reference in rule is inconsistent with the definition in statute, the OLLS
informed us that the rule will be proposed for invalidation by the Committee on Legal
Services. Failure to promptly address this inconsistency between rule and statute will cause administrative challenges that will hinder the PCO’s ability to effectively administer the CHSC and implement strategies to improve access to oral health care in Colorado. Accordingly, the PCO requests to amend the rule to align it with statute as identified by the OLLS. |
| Basis And Purpose |
BasisAndPurposeAttachment2024-00634.doc
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| Regulatory analysis |
RegulatoryAnalysisAttachment2024-00634.doc
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| Submitted in response to issues raised by COLS/OLLS? |
Yes
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| Is this rule adopted in response to recent legislation? |
No
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| Hearing Date |
02/19/2025 |
| Hearing Time |
10:00 AM |
| Hearing Location |
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, 4300 Cherry Creek Drive South, Denver, CO 80246 |
| Contact Name |
Stephen Holloway |
| Contact Title |
Director, Primary Care Office |
| Contact Telephone |
303-692-2582 |
| Contact email |
stephen.holloway@state.co.us |