Welcome to the Lacuna Lowdown archive, your go-to hub for all past updates from Lacuna Consulting. Here, you’ll find every edition of our newsletter, packed with insights on inclusive services, regulatory updates, strategic guidance, and stories from the field. Whether you’re catching up or revisiting a favorite resource, this archive makes it easy to stay connected with everything we’re building together for Colorado’s I/DD and mental health communities.
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Previous Lacuna Lowdown Newsletters
Lacuna Lowdown - Alliance Summit Recap Vol. 1
This month’s Lacuna Lowdown is a special edition highlighting our Alliance Summit presentation, “Unlocking Innovation Through Understanding Regulations.” We share answers to key questions from the Summit, with tips on RFP responses, Class B licensure and CFC compliance, termination letter requirements, PRN psychotropic medications, and reading regulations more efficiently.
August 2025
This month’s Lacuna Lowdown features our upcoming Alliance Summit session and raffle, expanded training offerings including CPR and First Aid, a reminder about base wage reporting and updated RAE maps, a warm welcome to Tiffany Montaño, LCSW, new waiver comparison charts, and a spotlight on our inspiring partners at Ability Advocates.
July 2025
This month’s Lacuna Lowdown includes new QMAP training options from our nursing team, key updates on CFC billing guidance and provider rate changes, an introduction to human services leader Kyle Hammond, and a spotlight on SafeinHome’s tech-enabled support services.
June 2025
This month's Lacuna Lowdown brings you a sneak peek at our interactive Alliance Summit session, key updates on HCBS base wage reporting and the CFC rollout, an introduction to Dr. David Kalis and his expertise, plus a warm welcome to our newest partner, Community Link.
May 2025
This month’s Lacuna Lowdown celebrates Lacuna’s milestone as Alliance’s 100th member, explores the new Community First Choice program, and introduces our billing expert, Sam Henderson.
April 2025
This month’s Lacuna Lowdown highlights key 8.700 rule updates, ARPA provider payments, and introduces our newest team member, nursing consultant Ashley Withington, RN.
March 2025
This month’s Lacuna Lowdown explores the power of empathetic leadership and introduces the newest member of the Lacuna Consulting team.