BH Forum resources - Dec 2020
/December Topics: Capacity Connect dashboard launch; 2021 BH workforce investments overview
Read MoreBH Forum resources - Oct 2020
/October Topics: Workforce development & support; BH access; Capacity Connect
Read MoreBHT Releases Behavioral Health Access Report
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The report includes a regional overview: behavioral health needs, treatment, and financing, as well as focused subsections of the report provide more in-depth data on: 1) racial/ethnic disparities in behavioral health care access; 2) community behavioral health; and 3) transportation and geographic access to care.
Read MoreRequest for Proposals: Criminal Justice Behavioral Health Access Projects
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BHT 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 MoreBH Forum resources - Aug 2020
/August Topic: Behavioral Health Access report release & planning next steps for our region
Read MoreBH Supplemental Data Provider Support materials - updated 07/22/20
/Materials from the BH Supplemental Data Provider Support webinar hosted by MCOs 12/20/19
Read MoreBehavioral Health Forum resources - July 2020
/Resources & recording from the BH Forum with EWU and SFCC on workforce training opportunities.
Read MoreHCA & DBHR Updates - COVID-19
/Financial 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)
Annual Paying for Value Survey
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HCA’s annual Paying for Value survey due Monday, August 31
Read MoreStatewide COVID-19 Support Line - Washington Listens
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Washington Listens is a new program to support anyone in Washington experiencing stress due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read MoreBHT Trainings & Convenings re: Trueblood Settlement
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This week and next, BHT is offering trainings and facilitated conversations related to the Trueblood Settlement in an effort to increase awareness and access to services in our community.
Read MoreBHT Behavioral Health Forum
/BHT is hosting a call-in forum for partners to discuss challenges and strategies for our behavioral health system responding to the COVID-19 crisis. We are inviting all partners from our health system who are or who interact with behavioral health to join. The call is optional and will be hosted weekly.
Read MoreHow to Structure a 30 Minute Tele-Visit webinar
/Webinar recording & resources on skills to structure a 30 minute tele-visit during COVID-19.
Read MoreTelehealth Tips & Tricks webinar
/Webinar recording & resources on how to prepare before, during, and after a telehealth visit with a patient.
Read MoreDistress Tolerance & Stress Management webinar
/Webinar recording & resources on continuing to function well professionally and personally in this uncertain environment.
Read MoreUpdated Behavioral Health Agency (BHA) Directory - March 2020
/The Department of Health updated and published the new Behavioral Health Agency (BHA) Directory.
Read MoreHCA Resource Roundup - updated March 2020
/Round-up of contacts and resources BHT has received from the HCA.
Read MoreCommunity BH Reporting & Data Standardization - update from HCA
/HCA has updated the Community Behavioral Health Reporting & Data Standardization FAQ document to answer more commonly asked questions about HCA’s Corrective Action Plan with SAMHSA and behavioral health supplemental transactions.
Read MoreSERI and NPI guidance documents - updated Jan. 2020
/The HCA has created several guidance documents to help with questions around Service Encounter Reporting Instructions (SERI) and enrollment of National Provider Identifiers (NPI).
Updated 01/23/20 with important corrections to HCA Interim SERI Guidance.
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