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CHA Memo Helps Hospital EDs with Psychiatric Emergencies Under AB 1316
What’s happening: As of Jan. 1,hospital emergency departments (EDs) have a clear pathway for Medi-Cal reimbursement for behavioral health visits under Assembly Bill (AB) 1316, a CHA-sponsored bill. In a recent memo to members, CHA provides guidance to hospitals about these new requirements, as well as hospitals’ obligations for stabilizing or transferring individuals in EDs experiencing a mental health crisis.
Federal Funding Will Bolster Medi-Cal Reimbursement for Inpatient Psychiatric Care
What’s happening: On Dec. 16, California was approved for the large BH-CONNECT behavioral health demonstration project, which is estimated to bring $5 billion of new federal Medicaid dollars for California over the next five years. What else to know: During this time,BH-CONNECT will use the funds to test new approaches to behavioral health treatment, housing, and workforce development.
Behavioral Health Care Symposium Features CNN Hero of the Year
What’s happening: CNN’s 2023 Hero of the Year, Kwane Stewart, DVM, is a featured speaker at CHA’s upcoming 2024 Behavioral Health Care Symposium, being held in Long Beach Dec. 4-5. What else to know: Dr. Stewart, a practicing veterinarian in California, will share his personal story about founding Project Street Vet, which offers free veterinary care, treatment, and support to the pets of individuals experiencing homelessness and/or financial hardship.
2024 Behavioral Health Care Symposium’s Early Bird Deadline Draws Near
What’s happening: CHA’s 2024 Behavioral Health Care Symposium is coming to Long Beach on Dec. 4-5, and will bring California’s hospital leaders together to discuss innovative ways to connect patients with community-based care, among many other things. Registration is open, and early bird tuition ends Nov. 11. What else to know: California Surgeon General Dr. Diana E.
Summary: FFY 2025 Inpatient Psychiatric Facility PPS Final Rule
What’s happening: The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued its federal fiscal year (FFY) 2025 inpatient psychiatric facility (IPF) prospective payment system (PPS) final rule. What else to know: Finalized payment rates are slightly higher than proposed, but still insufficient relative to input cost inflation.
Hospitals Can Now Apply for Funds to Treat Patients with Behavioral Health Needs
What’s happening: Following the March 2024 passage of CHA-supported Proposition 1, applications are now open for $4.4 billion in new Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program (BHCIP) funding to support capital projects that expand the behavioral health services continuum. What else to know: Hospitals can start the application process now for the first round of grants. Required pre-application consultation must be requested by Oct. 15 and applications are due by Dec. 13.
Behavioral Health Infrastructure Grants Available in July
What’s happening: The Newsom administration will start taking applications for behavioral health infrastructure grants this summer; hospitals will be eligible to apply. What else to know: When voters passed Proposition 1 on the March 2024 ballot, they approved a $6.4 billion bond to finance new investments in housing and treatment for Californians experiencing mental health conditions and substance use disorders. In May, Gov.
Passage of Prop 1 to Change California's Behavioral Health Spending Priorities
What’s happening: The passage of Proposition (Prop) 1 in March renamed a major part of California’s mental health laws and changed state and county spending priorities that have been in place for 20 years. What used to be the “Mental Health Services Act” is now renamed the “Behavioral Health Services Act.” What else to know: CHA will provide members with additional details over the coming months, including advice on ensuring hospitals’ voices are heard in county-level decisions about funding.
Deadline Extended for Mental Health Funding Opportunity - California Hospital Association
The request for applications deadline for the expansion of emergency psychiatric assessment, treatment, and healing (EmPATH) units in eligible California hospitals has been extended to 3 p.m. (PT) on Feb. 24. The Mental Health Services Oversight & Accountability Commission (MHSOAC) will grant six awards to investor-owned, not-for-profit, faith-based, and tribally operated California hospitals serving unserved and underserved populations.
If AB 1300 helped people access emergency care during a mental health crisis, counties, doctors, people living with mental health conditions, and their families would be the first in line to support it.
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