- The MHA submitted a comment letter in response to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Medicaid Policy Bulletin (MMP) 23-39 on Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facilities (PRTF) issued May 30, 2023. The purpose of MMP 23-39 is to establish an MDHHS Medicaid Provider Manual chapter specific to PRTF service providers. The MHA utilized the MHA Behavioral Health Integration Council to inform the development of the comment letter on behalf of MHA member hospitals and health systems. MMP 23-39 was issued with a concurrent final policy effective date of July 1, 2023. Members with questions may contact Lauren LaPine at the MHA.
- Michigan Medicaid Provider Outreach and Provider Support invite new or currently enrolled doula providers to attend the upcoming Doula 101 webinar scheduled Aug. 2 from 1 – 2 p.m. or Aug. 9 from 10 – 11 a.m. ET. This webinar will introduce providers to the Medicaid basics, offer an overview of the CHAMPS provider enrollment process, how to check a patient’s eligibility, submitting Medicaid fee for service claims, common claim denials and additional resources. Members with questions regarding registering may contact Provider Outreach at MDHHS.
- MDHHS issued Medicaid Policy Bulletin (MMP) 23-45, Change in Non-Routine Therapy Prior Authorization (PA) Requirements for Medicaid Beneficiaries Residing in a Nursing Facility, June 30 with an effective date of Aug. 1, 2023. The purpose of the policy is to update PA and prescription signature requirements for non-routine therapy services provided to Medicaid beneficiaries residing in a skilled nursing facility. The change is expected to remove significant hurdles to beneficiaries obtaining services that may allow them to regain or retain crucial functionality while residing in a skilled nursing facility. Members with questions may contact Lauren LaPine at the MHA.
- The MHA and the Huron Consulting Group are hosting the webinar How AI @ Work Will Advance Human Intelligence Aug. 10 from 1 – 2 p.m. The webinar will outline ways to rethink data systems and readiness, clinician training and engagement and ethical frameworks. Gurpreet Dhaliwal, MD, will address each of these and what comes next when AI makes healthcare better, stronger and faster. Members are encouraged to register for the webinar. Registration for these MHA-member events is limited to 25 attendees per session, for a flat rate of $500. Members with questions regarding the webinar series should contact Erica Leyko at the MHA.
