INSPIRE WELLNESS
HCI Behavioral Health Provider Newsletter
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In this issue:
- Provider Resources and Information
- July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
- Members Need Your Assistance Getting to their Appointments
- Are You Using ProviderConnect?
- How Telehealth Is Making It Easier to Keep That Therapy Session
- Contracting Opportunity
- COVID
- Statewide COVID Vaccine Information
- Upcoming events and webinars
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PROVIDER RESOURCES AND INFORMATION |
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JULY IS NATIONAL MINORITY MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH
Even though most of the things we need to be mentally healthy are universal — like safe housing, supportive relationships and good health care — a one-size-fits-all approach to mental health care just isn’t enough. We know that people from ethnic and cultural communities are, in general, less likely to receive necessary mental health services and those who are in treatment often receive poorer-quality care. Those who do seek help also may have difficulty obtaining mental health care from professionals who speak their language and/or understand and respect their cultural values. What can you do to promote better mental health in diverse communities?
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MEMBERS NEED YOUR ASSISTANCE TO GET TO THEIR APPOINTMENTS
A Health First Colorado (Medicaid) member who needs transportation through IntelliRide to get to their appointment with you will not be approved for the transportation if the servicing address is not listed with the state. Please take a moment to ensure your service locations match with the state’s database so members can get to their appointments with you. Should you need to make updates, visit the Provider Enrollment webpage and contact the Provider Services Call Center listed on the enrollment page if you need assistance. IntelliRide’s toll-free phone 1-855-489-4999.
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ARE YOU USING PROVIDER CONNECT?
ProviderConnect is Beacon's provider portal. It makes routine tasks such as updating demographic information, processing claims, obtaining claims information, and verifying eligibility status easy and convenient. Below are resources to assist you in using ProviderConnect.
- ProviderConnect Resources
- Video Tutorials
- Upcoming Webinars:
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ProviderConnect Overview--Participants will learn how to use Beacon’s online ProviderConnect portal and it's key features.
- Wednesday, July 21, 2021 12pm (MST) Click here to register
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ProviderConnect Claims--This webinar is designed for providers and office billing staff who submit claims electronically by either batch or directly through ProviderConnect.
- Wednesday, July 28, 2021 12pm (MST) Click here to register
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NO-CANCEL CULTURE: HOW TELEHEALTH IS MAKING IT EASIER TO KEEP THAT THERAPY SESSION
When the covid-19 pandemic forced behavioral health providers to stop seeing patients in person and instead hold therapy sessions remotely, the switch produced an unintended, positive consequence: Fewer patients skipped appointments. Click here for the entire story.
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ATTENTION BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROVIDERS!
NEW CONTRACTING OPPORTUNITY FOR FFPSA
Beacon is looking for independent assessors for Family First Program (FFPSA). Learn more by reviewing the links below.
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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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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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YOUTH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH 101--WEBINAR
Hosted by Beacon, this 2-hour long training will provide a high-level overview of behavioral health in children & adolescents. Topics include: childhood development, risk & protective factors, special population considerations, and an overview of common childhood diagnoses such as ADHD, Oppositional Defiant Disorder & Attachment Disorders. Training is intended for healthcare professionals who are not already knowledgeable and/or experienced in child behavioral healthcare. Experienced child behavioral health providers are also welcome to attend as a content refresher. No CE Credit is available for this training.
- Thursday, July 8, 2021 1pm (MST)
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Click here to register.
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TIMELY BILLING PRACTICES--WEBINAR
Hosted by Beacon, this live training provides an overview of timely billing and claims information and how to bill Beacon using ProviderConnect or eServices along with reviewing best practices and avoiding claim denials.
- Thursday, July 29, 2021 8am (MST)
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Click here to register.
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USING CBT AS THE STANDARD OF CARE--WEBINAR
Hosted by Peak View Behavioral Health and presented by Dr. Cristi Bundukamara, EdD, PMHNP;
Dr. Bundukamara will address the current issues of non-standardization in mental health care. She will discuss behavioral cognitive therapy as a scientifically valid approach and how it can be used as a solution to non-standardization. She will also discuss a unique cognitive behavioral formula known as Choice Mapping that may be used as a tool for therapy.
- Wednesday, July 14, 2021 11:30am-1:00pm (MST)
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Click here for more details and to register.
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NATIONAL COUNCIL AND AAGP WEBINAR SERIES: WEBINAR #1 - AGING AND MENTAL HEALTH
Join the National Council for Mental Wellbeing and the American Association of Geriatric Psychiatry (AAGP) for the first in a six part series as they give an overview of aging and mental health in the country today. . Learn about current trends, commonly occurring geriatric mental health conditions, the diagnosis and treatment of depression and mild cognitive impairments and making medical decisions when caring for an older adult.
- Thursday, July 15, 2021 12pm-1pm (MST)
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Click here to register
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SOCIAL MEDIA TIPS & TRICKS: ENGAGING YOUTH IN SUBSTANCE USE PREVENTION--WEBINAR
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused unprecedented disruptions to the lives of youth. This webinar will highlight the importance of delivering prevention messages on substance use risks in places where youth are – the internet. Hear from the real experts, youth, about best practices and creative opportunities for how providers can engage young people on social media and the internet in substance use prevention.
- Friday, July 16, 2021 12:30pm-1:30pm (MST)
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Click here for more details and to register.
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PSYCHODRAMA 101: WARM UP / ACTION / SHARING--WEBINAR
Hosted by Summit BHC and presented by Cindy Branch, LCSW, CP, PAT
This is an engaging workshop for clinicians to gain knowledge about psychodrama, a group method of psychotherapy utilizing action methods.
- Friday, July 23, 2021 7am-10am (MST)
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Click here for more details and to register. THERE IS A $35 FEE
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HEALTH EQUITY SERIES: PARTNERING WITH COMMUNITIES OF COLOR TO MITIGATE COVID-19--WEBINAR
During these unprecedented times, equity and justice must be prioritized in social policy. In addition, understanding the inequality within communities of color can guide the conversation of how to mitigate COVID-19 through various partnerships. Through this webinar, we hope to encourage community-based organizations (CBOs) to work together to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.
- Wednesday, July 28, 2021 10am-11am (MST)
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Click here for more details and to register.
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