Information for Providers
The Whole Person pain Service (WPPS) is a virtual service for those with chronic pain managed with opioids.
WPPS is comprised of:
- Pain Management Providers: Family medicine providers who are experienced in pain management.
- Clinical and Pain Psychologists: Offering evidence-based therapies for improved pain self-management and well-being.
- Support Staff: Medical assistants and staff providing support and guidance throughout your pain management journey.
We are hiring!
Clinical Psychologist (Senior Instructor) - This position provides behavioral health services to patients receiving care within the Whole Person Pain Service (WPPS). The role provides clinical interdisciplinary pain care and behavioral health services for patients with chronic pain, particularly those on chronic opioid therapy, supporting patient-centered, equitable care, education, and program growth in conjunction with the WPPS team. For clinical services within WPPS, the behavioral health clinician will see patients in individual virtual visits and group virtual visits co-facilitated with a medical provider, as well as participate in case conferences and regular team operational meetings. Learn more and apply/share.
Information for Providers
The WPPS is a virtual service for those with chronic pain managed with opioids. This comprehensive solution works to improve patient outcomes and reduce provider burden.
How Can the WPPS Help Providers?
- Evidence-Based Care: Multidisciplinary, behavioral health-focused pain management.
- Reduced Provider Burden: We handle all pain medication management, refills and prior authorizations.
- Improved Patient Outcomes: Holistic approach addressing physical and psychological aspects of pain.
- Enhanced Patient Engagement: Virtual appointments, regular check-ins and connections to PCPs keep patients engaged in their care.
- Patient Referral: Primary care providers refer eligible patients.
- Initial Assessment: Thorough evaluation to assess the patient’s pain, functional status and psychosocial factors.
- Quarterly Group Visits: Psychologist-led group visits with a pain management provider, including:
- Evidence-based behavioral health
interventions - Comprehensive medication review
- Three-month medication refills for stable
patients
- Evidence-based behavioral health
- Primary Care Coordination: We coordinate with
the patient’s PCP to ensure:- Timely urine toxicity screens
- Updated controlled substance agreements
- Annual check-ins for preventive care and other health concerns
- As Needed Support: Our team provides:
- Individual patient visits with a pain management provider
- Interdisciplinary collaborative care conferences for high-risk patients
- Responses to calls and inbox messages regarding refills
About
Clinics Currently Onboarded:
Boulder, Lone Tree, Westminster, AF Williams
Patients to Refer:
Those with chronic pain, being managed with opioid pain medication
Contact WPPS:
- Send EPIC Staff Message - Pool: CU Virtual Pain
- Send EPIC Secure Chat for urgent matters - Pool: WPPS
Want to learn more about the WPPS program before referring? Check out our Patient Information page, which includes a helpful list of FAQs.
Visit the WPPS Patient Information Page
Clinics currently being served: UCHealth Primary Care Clinis: Boulder, Lone Tree, Westminster, AF Williams
- Note: Referrals will not be accepted from clinics outside of the above currently served clinics
- You will need to place 2 referrals:
- General WPPS Department Referral > Search: Whole Person Pain Care for referral > Dept: Cu Virtual Pain OP
- WPPS Behavioral Health Referral > AMB REF Behavioral Health > Ref 8 > Search preference list for Allison Costello > Department: CU Virtual Pain OP > Requested Services: Whole Pain Person > Select for Behavioral Health Psychotherapy and Primarily to Mental Health Condition
Possible CPT codes (enter in comments box):
| 90853 90832 90834 90837 90839 | 90840 | 90785 96101 96102 96103 96127 | 96110 96156 96164 96165 96158 | 96159 96167 96168 96170 96171 | 99213 99214 99215 G2211 |