Behavioral Health News
CBH Awarded NCQA Multicultural Health Care Distinction
PHILADELPHIA, PA – September 8, 2022 – Community Behavioral Health (CBH) announced that it has earned the National Committee for Quality Assurance’s (NCQA) Multicultural Health Care Distinction. The NCQA’s Multicultural Health Care Distinction recognizes organizations...
CBH CEO Dr. Faith Dyson-Washington Appointed to Behavioral Health Commission for Adult Mental Health
PHILADELPHIA, PA – August 12, 2022 – Community Behavioral Health (CBH) announced that CEO Dr. Faith Dyson-Washington has been appointed by Governor Tom Wolf to serve on the Behavioral Health Commission for Adult Mental Health. Recently created as part of...
Governor Wolf Extends COVID-19 Regulatory Suspensions
CBH would like to inform providers that Governor Tom Wolf recently signed Act 30 of 2022 into law, which temporarily extends the suspension of certain regulatory provisions under the COVID-19 disaster declaration until Monday, October 31, 2022. Reference: Suspended...
Department of Human Services MyCOMPASS Text Message Alerts
CBH encourages providers to inform members that they can receive text messages with important updates about their benefits from the Department of Human Services (DHS) through their MyCOMPASS account. This is an easy way for Members to receive in-the-moment news and...
Philadelphia Public Health Alert: Risks of Xylazine Use and Withdrawal
CBH encourages providers to review the Philadelphia Department of Public Health’s alert about the use of xylazine, a veterinary anesthetic and analgesic that has been increasingly found in samples of street drugs throughout Philadelphia. Reference: PDPH Health...
Philadelphia Public Health Advisory: Increase in New HIV Diagnoses Among Injectable Drug Users
CBH encourages providers to review the Philadelphia Department of Public Health’s advisory about recent increases in new HIV diagnosis among people who inject drugs. The advisory includes information about the increase and recommendations for testing, reporting,...
DBHIDS Heat Safety Policy Update
As the warm weather returns, DBHIDS has released an updated heat safety policy. Along with this policy, a collection of flyers, resources, and checklists is included. The policy itself contains safety requirements for the following DBHIDS-funded programs: Residential...
Governor Wolf Signs Renewal Of COVID-19 Disaster Declaration To Aid In Recovery
On May 20, 2021, Governor Tom Wolf signed a renewal of the Proclamation of Disaster Emergency for the COVID-19 pandemic. The renewed emergency disaster declaration provides for increased support to state agencies involved in the continued response to the virus and...
DBHIDS Provider Notice: Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
To read the DBHIDS notice, click here.
Philadelphia Health Commissioner Issues Guidance On Health Care Worker Definition For COVID-19 Vaccine
The Philadelphia Department of Public Health released a letter offering guidance on the definition of a Healthcare Worker, regarding COVID-19 vaccination program planning. The letter defines a Healthcare Worker as a person who delivers care or services to patients, as...
