DATE: May 17, 2022
TO: Board of Supervisors
SUBMITTED BY: Susan Holt, Director, Department of Behavioral Health
SUBJECT: Participation Agreement with California Mental Health Services Authority for the Psychiatric Inpatient Concurrent Review Program
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
TITLE
1. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Participation Agreement with the California Mental Health Services Authority for the Psychiatric Inpatient Concurrent Review Program, effective upon execution through December 31, 2024, total not to exceed $918,223; and,
2. Approve and authorize the Department of Behavioral Health Director, or designee, to be the signatory and act as the Fresno County representative on behalf of the Board of Supervisors on associated California Mental Health Services Authority Psychiatric Inpatient Concurrent Review Program related reports and forms, without modifying the maximum compensation.
REPORT
Approval of the recommended actions will allow the Department of Behavioral Health to participate in the Psychiatric Inpatient Concurrent Review Program (Program) which will include utilizing a technology-assisted concurrent review process compliant with Behavioral Health Information Notice (BHIN) 19-026 and Substance Use Disorder Services Final Rule (Parity Rule: Title 42 of the CFR, part 438.910). Approval of the recommended actions will allow the Department Director to sign related reports and forms without modifying the maximum compensation, and act as a representative of the County. The agreement will be fully funded with Realignment funds, with no increase in Net County Cost. The item is countywide.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION(S):
Should your Board not approve the recommended actions, the Department would be unable to participate in the implementation of the newly approved State Program developed by California Mental Health Services Authority. Concurrent reviews and authorization of psychiatric inpatient hospital services are State mandates as identified ...
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