At the September meeting, the BHT Board of Directors approved an allocation of up to $207,000 in funding from Integrated Managed Care (IMC) dollars to support the Washington State Broadband Office's Feasibility and Grant Maximization Initiative.
Read MoreBHT is inviting proposals with the intent to support innovative approaches that work to reduce recidivism, embed an equitable approach, and improve access to behavioral health services for criminal justice involved individuals, as well as, early intervention and prevention with youth.
Read MoreThe Whole Child Health Collaborative (WCHC) is a workgroup within the Tribal Partners Leadership Council (TPLC) that is focused on engaging youth and families in prevention initiatives that include cultural, learning, and physical activities to nurture mind, body, and spirit.
Read MoreAugust Topic: Behavioral Health Access report release & planning next steps for our region
Read MoreThe Health Benefit Exchange has announced a second Special Enrollment Period, from August 17-September 30.
Read MoreBetter Health Together is offering an Equity 101 Series of workshops with the goal of growing a shared understanding of equity concepts and language across BHT partner organizations.
Read MoreHousing workgroup - Draft policy statement
BH workgroup - Draft resource pocket guide
Webinar recording & resources from the Change Management training series with Cathy Kaufmann.
Read MoreThis month the BHT Board approved for BHT staff to advocate for community water fluoridation via councilmanic action and approved an allocation of $250,000 from our Regional Infrastructure dollars to support the implementation once approved.
Read MoreWe are releasing $1 million of our Community Resiliency Fund in a Request For Proposal process to address racism. We will prioritize awarding dollars to organizations led by and serving Black, Indigenous, and people of color.
Read MoreMaterials from the BH Supplemental Data Provider Support webinar hosted by MCOs 12/20/19
Read MoreSpokane Collaborative meeting materials for July 16, 2020.
Read MoreBHT is addressing racism as a public health crisis by distributing $1 million from our Community Resiliency Fund to model a funding opportunity that prioritizes awarding dollars to organizations led by and serving Black, Indigenous, and people of color. BHT is seeking broad community input on this concept so we can ensure it is an accessible, trusted, and transparent process. Please click here to view the document and provide us with any comments, questions, concerns, or suggestions you may have through the survey linked below.
Resources & recording from the BH Forum with EWU and SFCC on workforce training opportunities.
Read MoreFinancial support for BH providers
For behavioral health providers contracting with the MCOs, please email HCAmcprograms@hca.wa.gov IF you cannot cover necessary operation costs. Subject line should be URGENT FINANCIAL CONCERNS.
For other COVID related questions/concerns, email the DBHR inbox at HCADBHRBHCOVID19@hca.wa.gov
Calls & Webinars
HCA Telehealth in Behavioral Health and Recovery Services - technical assistance
DBHR COVID-19 call for behavioral health providers - weekly through May 5, biweekly starting May 19
July 14: Slides Recording
SAMHSA 42 CFR Part 2 Revised Rule fact sheet
June 30: Recording
Behavioral Health Impact Situation Report - Week of June 8 report
COVID-19 Guidance for BH Inpatient and Residential Facilities - PDF
May 19 call: Notes Slides Recording
Statewide Summary Forecast of BH Impacts COVID-19 - May Update
Telehealth Tips for individuals receiving services - PDF
April 21 call: Notes Slides Recording
Forecasted Behavioral Health Impacts of COVID-19 – DRAFT Report
March 24 call: Notes
Health IT Operational Plan Meeting Monthly Meeting - May 26, Jul 28, Sep 22 3:30-4:30 PM
HCA Resources
Apple Health (Medicaid) managed care changes in response to the COVID-19 pandemic
Apple Health (Medicaid) clinical policy and billing for COVID-19 FAQ
BH Policy and Billing COVID-19 updated 06.30.20 - PDF
Financial support for IMC providers of BH treatment services during the COVID-19 pandemic
COVID-19 and Prescribers of Buprenorphine-Containing Products FAQ
COVID-19 Guidance for BH Inpatient and Residential Facilities PDF
Free perinatal psychiatry consultation line for providers - PAL for Moms
SAMHSA 42 CFR Part 2 Revised Rule fact sheet
List of Treatment Providers Reduction and Closures of Facilities
Mental and emotional well-being public education campaign & resources
General Updates
Request a laptop for telehealth (4/9/20)
CARES Act language on aligning SUD information exchange with HIPAA
Washington submits request seeking Medicaid flexibility for COVID-19 response (3/17/2020) UPDATE (3/20/20)
View the 1115 emergency waiver request here
Alien Emergency Medical COVID-19 Coverage Expansion (WAC 182-507-0115)
HCA supports increased telehealth options for Medicaid clients, public and school employees (3/23/20)
HCA offers limited number of no-cost telehealth technology licenses for providers (3/20/20)
Request a Zoom license here
Updates for Oral Health Providers
Emergency coverage - dental phone triage (3/26/20)
Dental and Orthodontic Authorizations (3/25/20)
Dental emergencies - prior authorization requirement for general anesthesia or intravenous sedation suspended temporarily (3/18/20)
HCA’s annual Paying for Value survey due Monday, August 31
Read MoreWebinar recording & resources from July 7 training with Dr. Patrick Raue
Read MoreOver the next three years, a Partner’s Pay-for-Reporting earnings from each of the three categories of work and will be based on a combination of selecting measures, then reporting on and meeting those measures.
March 2020: The sections “Pay-for-Reporting Payments At Risk” and “Contract Payment Schedules” have been updated to reflect new Board decisions.
Read MoreWebinar recording & resources from June 26 training with Dr. Patrick Raue
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