HCI Behavioral Health Provider Newsletter
A monthly collection of must-know information and resources
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In this issue:
- Provider Resources and Information
- Mental Illness Awareness Week
- Depression and Mental Health Screening Month
- Breast Cancer Awareness Month
- Health Literacy Month
- Attention Substance Use Disorder Providers!
- Updated Uniform Services Coding Standards
- COVID
- Statewide COVID Vaccine Information
- Upcoming events and webinars
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PROVIDER RESOURCES AND INFORMATION |
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MENTAL ILLNESS AWARENESS WEEK
Sunday, Oct. 3 through Saturday, Oct. 9
Each year, millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental health condition. Mental illness affects everyone directly or indirectly through family, friends or coworkers. That is why each year, during the first week of October, NAMI and participants across the country raise awareness of mental illness, fight discrimination and provide support through Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW). We believe that mental health conditions are important to discuss year round, but highlighting them during MIAW provides a dedicated time for mental health advocates across the country to come together as one unified voice.
Below are infographics and facts sheets about the prevalence and impact of mental illness, provided by NAMI.
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DEPRESSION AND MENTAL HEALTH SCREENING MONTH
This observance brings awareness to the need for depression and mental health screenings. A number of different factors can often come into play with depression that can include a mix of environmental, genetic, psychological, and biological /biochemical components. Not everyone experiences depression in the same way, but it can affect anyone at any time. So, it is important to take that next step and seek out professional help and be screened if someone feels they may be depressed. Depression is a highly treatable condition with many different options available, but a professional should be sought out to help determine the best course of action for every individual that is suffering from it. Mental health screenings allow for early identification and intervention and help bridge the gap. Early identification and treatment leads to better outcomes. Early treatment may also lessen long-term disability and prevent years of suffering. Below are facts sheets and resources that are at hand.
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BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
Breast cancer is the second most common cancer among women in the United States, behind skin cancer. An estimated 281,550 new cases of breast cancer will be diagnosed in U.S. women in 2021, according to the American Cancer Society. Breast cancer accounts for 15 percent of all new cancer diagnoses and 7 percent of all cancer deaths each year. Finding breast cancer early and getting state-of-the-art cancer treatment are the most important strategies to prevent deaths from breast cancer. Breast cancer that’s found early, when it’s small and has not spread, is easier to treat successfully. Getting regular screening tests is the most reliable way to find breast cancer early. Below are educational resources and fact sheets.
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HEALTH LITERACY MONTH
Basic health literacy is fundamental to the success of each interaction between health care professionals and patients—every prescription, every treatment, and every recovery. Basic health literacy is fundamental to putting sound public health guidance into practice and helping people follow recommendations. It's critical that individuals have the capacity to obtain, process, and understand basic health information and services needed to make appropriate health decisions. The Colorado Health Literacy Coalition promotes health literacy by providing resources, training and best practices through collaboration with organizations across the state. The CDC’s health literacy website is for health communicators, public health professionals, and community leaders who seek information and tools on health literacy research, practice, and evaluation. The Institute for Healthcare Advancement provides tools and resources for education and promotion of Health Literacy Month.
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ATTENTION SUD PROVIDERS!
The initial authorization mandatory minimums will be updated effective October 1, 2021. These are the minimum time frames to request an initial authorization. Please see the chart. If you have any questions please call 888-502-4185 or 888-502-4189.
ASAM LEVEL INITIAL AUTH TIMEFRAME
3.1,3.3,3.5 14 days minimum
3.7 7 days minimum
3.2WM 5 days minimum before concurrent auth
3.WM 4 days minimum before concurrent auth
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UNIFORM SERVICES CODING STANDARDS (USCM) UPDATE EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2021
Effective October 1, 2021 the USCM will be updated. This document sets forth the requirements of billing procedure codes for behavioral health services covered by the Colorado Health Care Policy & Financing (HCPF) and the Office of Behavioral Health (OBH). Impactful changes are as follows:
- New H0019 page for Qualified Residential Treatment Programs (QRTP)
- New joint OBH/Medicaid H0018 page for Crisis Services Unit (CSU)
- A "per diem procedure codes" sub point was added to the Time/Untimed code guidance section
- Deleted the 3.2 WM partial per diem coding page
It will be updated on the HCPF website on October 1. View the new updates and the document here under Behavioral Health Services. |
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STATEWIDE COVID-19 VACCINE INFORMATION
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment provide extensive resources and up to date information regarding the COVID vaccine.
For vaccine information from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, visit this webpage.
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UPCOMING EVENTS AND WEBINARS |
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RAE ROUNDTABLE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH---2nd Fri of every month at 11am
Or By Telephone:1-669-900-6833---Webinar ID: 995 7438 8100----Passcode: 173943
Visit the HCI website for details on previous calls.
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BEACON HEALTH OPTIONS PROVIDER WEBINARS
Beacon hosts several provider geared webinars throughout the month that you may find helpful for staff and billing personnel. Click here for the current monthly list as well as archives.
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LIFE CARE PLANNING ADVANCE DIRECTIVES VIRTUAL WORKSHOP
A monthly workshop hosted by Health Colorado and Beacon
- Anyone is invited to participate in this "working" workshop where forms are available for members to state their wishes if they were unable to communicate them.
- The last Thursday of each month
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2 sessions are available: 11:30am-1:00pm AND 6:30pm-8:00pm
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Click here for the call-in information and to access to the materials.
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LET OUR MEMBER ENGAGEMENT TEAM BE A RESOURCE
Our Beacon Colorado member engagement team would like to share an opportunity with behavioral health providers to help answer any questions your clients may have about their Medicaid benefits. We want to come along side as a resource. Did you know that we offer live Getting Started ZOOM meetings on the first Thursday of the month at 11am that your clients and their families, or even your staff, can attend to learn about benefits and ask questions in real time?
Use this hyperlink, or copy and paste into your browser, to join.
Or to join by phone: Dial: 1-669-900-6833
Meeting ID: 939 7458 4539
Passcode: 230480
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HEALTH EQUITY: LGBTQ+ ONLINE COURSE - FALL 2021
From the Colorado School of Public Health
Eliminating health disparities and improving health among Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) individuals is imperative to achieving health equity. This introductory online course is about understanding the issues - we will examine ourselves and work to better understand the experience of those in the LGBTQ community.
This six-week online learning experience approaches the issue of LGBTQ health from multiple perspectives. It will provide information and an opportunity for personal reflection, and ends with an introduction to action steps public health and health care can take to improve health outcomes for LGBTQ individuals.
This course starts September 15 and there is no fee. Click here for more information and to register.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR LGBTQI CLIENT: ESTABLISHING A SAFE CLINICAL ENVIRONMENT--WEBINAR
This training brings clinicians, direct care staff, and providers together to learn the spectrum of best practices for our clients. Participants will learn terms and concepts surrounding gender & sexuality, ways of communicating with compassion & respect, and some effects of addiction & trauma.
- Friday, October 8, 2021 7:00am - 10:00am (MST)
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$25 Event Fee; Click here for CE information and to register.
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STRENGTHENING CARE DELIVERY FOR PERSONS WITH DIABILITIES WHO ARE LGBTQ+--WEBINAR
Join the National Council to hear from individuals with lived experience at the intersection of disability and LGBTQ+ justice in health care as well as a state leader working to strengthen health outcomes and reduce stigma. This webinar seeks to provide insights on establishing affirming relationships among individuals, within communities, and between clients and providers are key to achieve affirming, inclusive care for these populations.
- Thursday, October 14, 2021 2:00pm (MST)
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Click here to register.
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EFFECTIVE MESSAGE FRAMING: HOW TO BUILD TRUST AND RAPPORT WITH A YOUNG PERSON--WEBINAR
Engaging young people in conversations related to health behaviors, especially substance use, can be challenging even for trained professionals. To prepare providers for such discussions, the National Council developed a message framework for delivering substance use prevention messages, the foundation of which is building rapport and a trusting relationship with youth. In this webinar, attendees will learn:
• How to frame conversations and deliver substance use prevention messages to youth.
• Recognize the role of building rapport and trust with youth in delivering messages and discussing health related behaviors.
- Friday, October 15, 2021 12:30pm (MST)
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Click here to register.
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HEALTH EQUITY GUIDE ONLINE COURSE - FALL 2021
From the Colorado School of Public Health
“Health equity” is an increasingly popular topic in public health conferences, events, and publications. This course is based on a guidebook developed by the Metro Denver Partnership for Health. The guidebook and this course are intended as tools for public health practitioners who are serious about walking their health equity talk but aren’t quite sure how to get started. It aims to prepare its users to close gaps in health status that result from systemic, avoidable, and unjust policies and practices that create barriers to opportunity for certain people.
This is a six week course on Thursdays from 9am - 10am starting on September 23. There is no fee. Click here for more information and to register.
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