Important update on NPI/Taxonomy
/HCA has received a notification from clearinghouses that they cannot accept the local taxonomy codes created by HCA. Updated guidance from HCA within.
Read MoreTechnical Council Activity Summary
/See summaries of notable Technical Council and Board activities and decisions for October 16-November 12, 2018.
Read MoreVBP Readiness tools & resources
/Tools and resources about Value Based Payment (VBP)
Read MoreEarly Warning System update
/Update from the workgroup and what’s coming up in 2019.
Read MoreAmerican Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter Services for Medicaid-Eligible Clients
/Interpreter services for Medicaid eligible clients can be requested through the Health Care Authority's (HCA's) current vendor Universal Language Service (Universal).
Read MoreOpen Enrollment is Here!
/The Better Health Together enrollment center will be staffed with trained Navigators who are ready to guide residents through the enrollment process.
Read MoreSuccessful Bidders for Pathways Hub RFP
/BHT selected the two who we felt could immediately serve the criminal justice-involved clients of this Pathways Hub Pilot launching November 2018. We are pleased to announce that we will offer contracts to…
Read MoreTechnical Council Activity Summary
/Summaries of notable Technical Council and Board activities and decisions for September 10-October 15, 2018.
Read MoreMaterials from IMC Behavioral Health Provider Symposium
/The MCOs are hosting a symposium, offered on two days, for Behavioral Health providers that were previously contracted with the Spokane BHO. These sessions will provide detailed instruction on the clinical and operational requirements and processes for providers making the change to Integrated Managed Care (IMC).
Read MoreMedicaid Transformation Update
/Medicaid Transformation work is running full speed ahead. Partnering Providers and Collaboratives have created Transformation Plans and now BHT is planning steps for how move forward into 2019.
Read MoreRequest for Proposals | Care Coordination Agency
/The Better Health Together Accountable Community of Health, is initiating this Request for Proposal (RFP) to solicit proposals to enter into an agreement with care coordination agencies to provide direct care coordination services using the Pathways Community Hub Model (Pathways) and Care Coordination Systems (CCS) data/reporting platform.
Read MoreMCO Behavioral Health Provider Symposiums - updated!
/The MCOs are hosting a symposium, offered on two days, for Behavioral Health providers that were previously contracted with the Spokane BHO. These sessions will provide detailed instruction on the clinical and operational requirements and processes for providers making the change to Integrated Managed Care (IMC).
Read MoreFIMC Funds FAQ
/Detailed questions and answers regarding the transition to fully integrated managed care (FIMC/IMC).
Read MoreProject Funds FAQ
/Detailed questions and answers regarding the earning, allocation, and distribution of 1115 Waiver Project Funds.
Read MoreMedicaid Transformation Learning Symposium: Managing Change and Advancing Equity
/Hosted by the Washington State Health Care Authority's Healthier Washington team, the Learning Symposium is a full-day conference focusing on Medicaid Transformation in Washington State, and is specifically tailored for you as our partner in community and health systems change.
Read MoreChanges Coming to Washington Apple Health
/Starting in 2019, Apple Health (Medicaid) plans will cover behavioral health treatment services, in addition to the already covered physical health services. Read on to find out what this means for Apple Health clients and what you need to know to answer their questions.
Read MoreMCO Meet & Greet contacts
/Slides from the MCO Meet & Greet on Sept. 12, which include contact information for MCO representatives.
Read MoreClaims and Encounters Delegation Grid
/Claims and Encounters Delegation files from each of the managed care organizations (MCOs) in our region can be found here.
Read MoreLearn More: Changes to Washington Apple Health
/Starting in 2019, Apple Health (Medicaid) plans will cover behavioral health treatment services, in addition to the already covered physical health services. Read on to find out what this means for you.
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