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by Gerry Bernhard Published 2 years ago Updated 2 years ago

1) “The Pulse” (important network‐wide issues) 2) Clarification on commonly received questions about the SAPC Treatment Plan form. 3) Review treatment plan documentation requirements. 4) Provide guidance and clarification on when and how to conduct Treatment Plan Reviewsand Treatment Plan Updates.

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How do I choose the right treatment for Sud?

SUD TREATMENT CARE CONTINUUM AND PROGRAM STANDARDS . Needs assessments and other research have shown that not all state Medicaid programs offer the full continuum of services needed by individuals with a SUD. 2 3. The SUD continuum of services should include interventions that are capable of meeting the various types of individual’s needs,

How do I get SUD treatment in South Dakota?

Under Initiative 4: State dollars continue to be repurposed for treatment. Reduced administrative burden for providers, plans, and Washington State. There is increased availability of medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) treatment options. Managed care organization (MCO) contracts now require providers to provide or make referrals for ...

What is the primary goal of SUD treatment?

Patients with low severity (8-15 on AUDIT or 1-2 on DAST) received a brief intervention on-site, which utilized motivational interviewing and the Brief Negotiated Interview approach, which consists of the following steps: 1) raise the subject, in a respectful manner; 2) provide personalized feedback on health risks and consequences; 3) enhance motivation to change, …

What are the different types of SUD treatment programs?

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What is the staffing requirement for social residential withdrawal management?

For example, readily available physicians and nurses are required for outpatient withdrawal management, whereas social residential withdrawal management requires only that such personnel be available for consultation if protocols are in place and the care setting is staffed by appropriately credentialed and trained counselors.8

What is residential treatment?

This gradation of residential treatment is specifically designed for specific population of adult patients with significant cognitive impairments resulting from substance use or other co-occurring disorders. This level of care is appropriate when an individual’s temporary or permanent cognitive limitations make it unlikely for them to benefit from other residential levels of care that offer group therapy and other cognitive-based relapse prevention strategies. These cognitive impairments may be seen in individuals who suffer from an organic brain syndrome as a result of substance use, who suffer from chronic brain syndrome, who have experienced a traumatic brain injury, who have developmental disabilities, or are older adults with age and substance-related cognitive limitations. Individuals with temporary limitations receive slower paced, repetitive treatment until the impairment subsides and s/he is able to progress onto another level of care appropriate for her/his SUD treatment needs.

What is level 3.7 in addiction treatment?

These services are differentiated from Level 4.0 in that the population served does not have conditions severe enough to warrant medically managed inpatient services or acute care in a general hospital where daily treatment decisions are managed by a physician. Level 3.7 is appropriate for adolescents with co-occurring psychiatric disorders or symptoms that hinder their ability to successfully engage in SUD treatment in other settings. Services in this program are meant to orient or re-orient patients to daily life structures outside of substance use.

How many hours of outpatient therapy is level 2?

Level 2.1 intensive outpatient programs provide 9–19 hours of weekly structured programming for adults or 6–19 hours of weekly structured programming for adolescents. Programs may occur during the day or evening, on the weekend, or after school for adolescents.

What is SBIRT level 0.5?

These early intervention services—including individual or group counseling, motivational interventions, and Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT)—seek to identify substance-related risk factors to help individuals recognize the potentially harmful consequences of high-risk behaviors. These services may be coverable under Medicaid as stand-alone direct services or may also be coverable as component services of a program such as driving under the influence or driving while intoxicated programs and Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs). Length of service may vary from 15 to 60 minutes of SBIRT, provided once or over five brief motivational sessions, to several weeks of services provided in programs. Medicaid coverage of services and component services, whether provided directly or through programs, must comport with all applicable rules, such as state plan benefit requirements.

Can a physician prescribe buprenorphine?

However, waivered physicians are not permitted to prescribe in inpatient settings. Physicians must complete an eight-hour training approved by the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment and must submit their training credits to the Drug Enforcement Agency to achieve waiver status that allows them to prescribe buprenorphine. Overall, federal regulation applies to the prescribing physician rather than the facility where s/he is practicing.9

What is the MTP waiver?

In July 2018, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) approved an amendment to our Section 1115 Medicaid demonstration waiver, called the Medicaid Transformation Project (MTP). The amendment allows Washington State to make improvements and use federal funds participation (FFP) for Medicaid SUD treatment services in facilities ...

Why are rules changing in MOUD?

Rules are changing to ensure that MOUD services and care coordination occur.

What is a SUD locator?

The VA SUD program locator will help you find local VA treatment programs that address all types of problems related to substance use — from health effects to life-threatening behaviors.

What is smart recovery?

SMART Recovery: This international program aims to help people recover from SUD as well as reduce risky behaviors like gambling. SMART Recovery sponsors face-to-face meetings around the world and daily online meetings.

What is crystal meth fellowship?

Crystal Meth Anonymous: This fellowship offers an opportunity for people who have used crystal meth to share their experiences — and their strength and support.

What is the National Institute on Drug Abuse?

National Institute on Drug Abuse: This site provides information about drug use, drug-related legislation, and more.

When is National Recovery Month?

National Recovery Month: While the national observance takes place in September, this site, part of SAMHSA, provides resources throughout the year to promote the societal benefits of treatment for SUD.

What is MedlinePlus?

MedlinePlus: This site answers health questions by bringing together information from the National Library of Medicine, the National Institutes of Health, and other government agencies and health-related organizations.

What is the SUD system in Minnesota?

Minnesota is implementing a Substance Use Disorder (SUD) System Reform Federal Demonstration Project that incorporates the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) criteria to establish specific residential and outpatient levels of care for SUD treatment services under the authority of section 1115 (a) of the Social Security Act.

When will SUD services be available?

Effective Oct. 1, 2020, until July 1, 2022, SUD treatment services may be accessed directly by going to a provider (Direct Access) or obtaining a service agreement from a county ...

How is the effective date of MHCP determined?

After approval, the effective date of the provider’s participation will be determined by MHCP Provider Eligibility and Compliance based on when the assurance statement was received, and will be communicated to providers in a letter.

What is MHCP in Minnesota?

A provider must be enrolled as a Minnesota Health Care Programs (MHCP) provider for Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Services to provide, bill and receive payment for SUD services

What is BHF in SUD?

If an individual has not yet been determine financially eligible but has SUD treatment needs, they may access services through Behavioral Health Fund (BHF) if they meet clinical and financial eligibility requirements:

How is SUD billed?

SUD services can be billed with a service agreement or through the Direct Access Process. Providers are encouraged to verify member eligibility in MN–ITS on a monthly basis.

Who is eligible for SUD?

All MHCP members are eligible for SUD services delivered by MHCP-enrolled 1115 SUD System Reform Demonstration providers. Only members in major program MA, NM or EH qualify for the enhanced rate.

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