New Changes to Behavioral Health Intensive Outpatient Program Coverage in Medicare

August 9, 2024

New Changes to Behavioral Health Intensive Outpatient Program Coverage in Medicare

The Center for Health Care Strategies published a policy cheat sheet highlighting the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ coverage of intensive outpatient program (IOP) services.

As of January 1, 2024, Medicare now covers IOP services. IOPs are structured treatment programs that take place on an outpatient basis. IOPs are designed for individuals with mental health or substance use disorder (SUD) conditions, who have treatment plans demonstrating a need for 9-19 hours a week of therapeutic services.

The cheat sheet highlights:

  • The latest policy changes in IOP covered services
  • How changes impact dually eligible individuals
  • Medicaid-only enrollees
  • New billing requirements and guidance for crossover claims

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NARHC Webinar: 2025 Proposed CMS Rules – What’s in the Rules for RHCs, August 15

August 9, 2024

NARHC Webinar: 2025 Proposed CMS Rules – What’s in the Rules for RHCs, August 15

The National Association of Rural Health Clinics (NARHC) will host this free webinar with details on the recently released Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Calendar Year 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) proposed rule.

This annual regulatory update contains Rural Health Clinic (RHC) specific proposals to eliminate productivity standards, remove hemoglobin/hematocrit from the six required lab services, reform care management billing, and allow RHCs to bill for administration of part B preventive vaccines at time of service, among others.

Additional time for Q&A will be provided.

Advance registration is required.

Cost: Free

When: Thursday, August 15, 2:00 p.m. ET

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Provider Relief Fund Reporting Period 7

August 9, 2024

Provider Relief Fund Reporting Period 7

The Provider Relief Fund (PRF) Reporting Portal opened July 1 and will remain open until September 30, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. ET.

Providers who received one or more PRF (General or Targeted) and/or American Rescue Plan Rural payments exceeding $10,000, in the aggregate, from January 1 to June 30, 2023 must report on their use of funds during Reporting Period 7 to comply with PRF Reporting Requirements.

More information and resources can be found on the PRF Reporting webpage.

Upcoming Maternal Health and Health Workforce Meetings – September 10

August 8, 2024

Upcoming Maternal Health and Health Workforce Meetings – September 10

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) and Office of Intergovernmental and External Affairs, Region 6 and 7 invite you to join the Maternal Health and Health Workforce meetings in September.

These meetings are scheduled for Tuesday, September 10 at the Delta Area Economic Opportunity Corporation Training Room, in Sikeston, MO.

Maternal Health Meeting:

  • Tuesday, September 10, 9:30 a.m. – Noon
    • DAEOC Training Room
    • 203 N. New Madrid St
    • Rm Social 1919
    • Sikeston, MO

Click Here to Register for Maternal Health Meeting

Delta Health Workforce Meeting

  • Tuesday, September 10, 1:30 – 4:00 p.m.
    • DAEOC Training Room
    • 203 N. New Madrid St
    • Rm Social 1919
    • Sikeston, MO

Click Here to Register for Delta Health Workforce Meeting

Delta Grants 101 Workshop – September 11

August 8, 2024

Delta Grants 101 Workshop – September 11

The Delta Regional Authority and the Health Resources and Services Administration, Office of Intergovernmental and External Affairs – Regions 6 and 7, invite you to a Grants 101 Workshop in Sikeston, Missouri.

Topics at a Glance

  • Federal grant application process
  • Federal and regional funding opportunities
  • Common Mistakes and Tips for Writing a Strong Application
  • Technical assistance and resources

Who Should Attend

  • Community and faith-based organizations
  • Hospitals
  • Health centers
  • Health and social services providers
  • Universities
  • Community colleges
  • Public health departments

Cost: Free

When: Wednesday, September 11, 9:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m.

Where: Three Rivers Community College, 1400 South Main Street, Sikeston, MO

Click Here to Register and Save Your Spot

New Funding Opportunity: Teaching Health Center Graduate Medical Education (THCGME) Program HRSA-25-091

July 25, 2024

New Funding Opportunity: Teaching Health Center Graduate Medical Education (THCGME) Program HRSA-25-091

The purpose of the Teaching Health Center Graduate Medical Education (THCGME) Program is to support the training of residents in primary care residency training programs in community-based ambulatory patient care centers.

These residency programs will prepare residents to provide high-quality care, particularly in rural and underserved communities, and develop competencies to serve these diverse populations and communities.

This funding will support both the direct expenses associated with sponsoring approved graduate medical residency training programs and indirect expenses associated with the additional costs relating to teaching residents in residency training programs.

Two types of awards are available:

  • Expansion awards for an increased number of resident Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) positions at existing HRSA THCGME Programs
  • New awards to support new resident FTE positions at new Teaching Health Centers (THCs). New THCs are those applicants seeking funding for residency programs that have never received payment under the HRSA THCGME Program for the applicable residency program in any previous fiscal year.

You can apply if you are a community-based ambulatory patient care center that operates an accredited primary care center that operates an accredited primary care residency program, or has formed a GME consortium that operates an accredited primary care residency program, in one of the following specialties/disciplines:

  • Family medicine
  • Internal medicine
  • Pediatrics
  • Internal medicine pediatrics
  • Obstetrics and gynecology
  • Psychiatry
  • General dentistry
  • Pediatric dentistry
  • Geriatrics

Applications due September 5, 2024 11:59 p.m. ET

Learn More

Click Here to Apply

Health Workforce Partnership Meeting

July 22, 2024

Health Workforce Partnership Meeting

Join the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to learn about HRSA health workforce programs and resources, as well as to discuss health workforce issues, including:

  • Challenges
  • Strategies and models to support the health workforce
  • Current technical assistance needs
  • Opportunities for collaboration

This meeting is offered in person only; there will not be a virtual option.

When: Thursday, August 1, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Where: Trails Regional Library – Warrensburg Branch, 432 N. Holden Street, Warrensburg, MO

Click Here to register for Warrensburg Health Workforce Partnership Meeting

Upcoming Missouri Maternal Health Partnership Meeting

July 22, 2024

Missouri Maternal Health Partnership Meeting

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) IEA Region 7 is hosting a Maternal Health Meeting in Warrensburg, Missouri.

Join this meeting to learn about HRSA maternal health programs and resources and discuss maternal health issues, including:

  • Challenges in serving mothers and families,
  • Strategies and models to support maternal health,
  • Current technical assistance needs, and
  • Opportunities for collaboration

This meeting is offered in person only; there will not be a virtual option.

When: Thursday, August 1, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Where: Trails Regional Library – Warrensburg Branch, 432 N. Holden Street, Warrensburg, MO

Click Here to register for Warrensburg Maternal Health Partnership Meeting

Upcoming Grants 101 Workshop

July 22, 2024

Upcoming Grants 101 Workshop

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) IEA Region 7 is hosting a free Grants 101 Workshop in Warrensburg, Colby, Missouri.

Attendees will learn about:

  • The federal grant application process
  • Where to find funding opportunities
  • Strategies for putting together a successful application
  • Resources to support their grant writing efforts

This workshop is offered in person only; there will not be a virtual option. You must register to attend this workshop.

Cost: Free

When: Wednesday, July 31, 12:30 – 4:30 p.m. CT

Where: Trails Regional Library – Warrensburg Branch, 432 N. Holden Street, Warrensburg, MO

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Notice of Funding Opportunity: New Access Points – HRSA-25-085

July 22, 2024

Notice of Funding Opportunity: New Access Points – HRSA-25-085

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) announces the opportunity to apply for New Access Points (NAP) funding under the Health Center Program.

The purpose of HRSA-25-085 is to support new health center service delivery sites to expand affordable, accessible, and high-quality primary care for underserved communities and populations.

Award recipients will use NAP funding to provide primary health care services at one or more new access points.

Eligible Applicants

  • Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments)
  • Special district governments
  • Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
  • Independent school districts
  • State governments
  • City of township governments
  • County governments
  • Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)

Additional Eligibility Information

  • Your organization must be a private, non-profit entity or a public agency in the United States or its territories
  • Tribal and urban Indian organizations may apply

Click Here to Learn More and Apply