Behavioral Health
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Approvals in Five States that will Keep Eligible Children and Adults Enrolled in Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
In a press release dated 11/14/24, it was said that the Biden-Harris Administration, through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services ...
Behavioral Health Updates
Managed Care Organizations Updates as of 11.20.2024
Biden-Harris Administration Launches National Behavioral Health Workforce Career Navigator
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) announced today the launch of the Behavioral Health Workforce Career Navigator, designed to help current and aspiring behavioral health professionals identify ...
Updated Psychiatric Outpatient Clinic Regulatory Compliance Guide
As part of OMHSAS' commitment to quality in licensing, the Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS) is working on developing Regulatory Compliance Guides (RCGs) for each licensed ...
Behavioral Health Updates
Managed Care Organizations Updates as of 11.6.2024
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Final Rule Creating New “Four Walls” Exceptions Options
Federal Final Rule Creates New Exception Options for “Four Walls” Rule On Friday November 1st, CMS released an anticipated Final Rule “CY 2025 Medicare Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System and ...
Civil Rights Compliance Updated Notice for clarification
Important Notice – Immediate Action Required for Regulatory Compliance – Please Read Carefully The Department of Human Services (DHS) Bureau of Equal Opportunity (BEO) develops, implements, and monitors policies and ...
PA Autism Training Conference (PATC) Registration is Open!
Registration is Open for the 2024 Pennsylvania Autism Training Conference! November 5 – 7, 2024 ODP's Pennsylvania Autism Training Conference (PATC) will be conducted virtually on a three-day schedule that ...
Behavioral health Updates
Managed Care Organizations Updates as of 10.23.2024
The Benefit of Consistent Rate Increases for Behavioral Health Providers
PCCYFS has released a document advocating for consistent rate increases for behavioral health providers. This document includes information gathered from a survey in addition to conversations with our members surrounding ...