The Secretary of Health and Human Services has declared and extended a public health emergency (PHE) related to the COVID-19 pandemic since January 27, 2020.

• The secretary must issue a PHE renewal every 90 days
• Many waivers and policy implementation dates are tied to the expiration of the COVID-19 PHE. 
• HHS has reiterated its intent to provide states with a 60-day notice prior to the expiration of the PHE
  
  

Effective Nov. 3, 2022, all fee schedules currently listed on the NC Medicaid website will be moved to a new fee schedule and covered code website available to the public. The new website offers enhanced search options for fee schedules, covered procedure codes and covered revenue code data.

To ensure beneficiaries can seamlessly receive care on day one, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) will delay the implementation of the NC Medicaid Managed Care Behavioral Health and Intellectual/ Developmental Disabilities Tailored Plans (Tailored Plans) until April 1, 2023.

From Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina:

Beginning November 1, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC) will not allow separate reimbursement for office/outpatient or inpatient consultation codes.

This week, the Practice Support Team brings you news from NC Tracks.

Check all providers in your practice in PECOS to ensure they are associated with the appropriate practice Tax ID number. 

The Collaborative Care Model (CoCM) is one of the most highly researched integrated care models that applies a team-based, interdisciplinary approach to deliver evidence-based diagnoses, treatment, and follow-up care for patients with mild to moderate behavioral health needs.

Join the Office of the National Coordinator (ONC) and the Office of Civil Rights (OCR) on a webinar about the Security Risk Assessment (SRA) tool.

In response to provider concerns about ongoing member assignment and panel management issues for Advanced Medical Homes (AMHs), North Carolina Medicaid is working with the Standard plans to analyze errors and create easier pathways for providers to resolve panel issues.

This webinar series is designed to support all Medicaid providers, practice managers, quality improvement professionals, care coordinators and other leaders within your practice to help you prepare for the launch of Tailored Plans in December of 2022.