CBH News

CBH Provider Bulletin 21-10: Utilization and Retrospective Review

September 1, 2021

Previous Bulletins were issued on April 13, May 18, and June 10, 2020, detailing a temporary suspension of utilization review to align with a mandate from The Department of Human Services, Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS) Pennsylvania...

Governor Wolf Signs Renewal Of COVID-19 Disaster Declaration To Aid In Recovery

May 21, 2021

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...

Cordon Daley Joins CBH As Director Of Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion

May 10, 2021

Cordon Daley has joined CBH as its new Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). The newly created role was born out of data analysis from Statera Consulting, following feedback and research from recent JEDI (Justice, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion)...

CBH Ends Autism Acceptance Month With State Approval For CAPS Program

April 28, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Glynnis Richard Phone: 215-413-7127 Email: Glynnis.Richard@phila.gov April 28, 2021, PHILADELPHIA — Pennsylvania’s Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS) has approved the Community Autism Peer Specialist (CAPS)...

DBHIDS Provider Notice: Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)

February 8, 2021

To read the DBHIDS notice, click here.

Philadelphia Health Commissioner Issues Guidance On Health Care Worker Definition For COVID-19 Vaccine

January 20, 2021

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...

DBHIDS COVID-19 Vaccination Update

January 12, 2021

On January 12, 2021, DBHIDS Commissioner Dr. Jill Bowen released an update regarding COVID-19 vaccinations. Per the update, in order to maintain the most accurate and up-to-date information every step of the way, DBHIDS is aligning all actions concerning vaccinations...

Philadelphia DBHIDS HIPAA Breach Update

January 4, 2021

To read the latest update on the HIPAA breach, click here.

CBH Executive Staff Members Nominated For 2021 Greater Philadelphia Innovation Awards

December 9, 2020

CBH Chief Operating Officer Donna E.M. Bailey and Interim Chief Medical Officer Dr. Chris Tjoa have been nominated for the 2021 Greater Philadelphia Innovation Awards. The Greater Philadelphia Social Innovation Awards honors Philadelphia’s most passionate social...

CBH Names Dr. Faith Dyson-Washington As New CEO

September 28, 2020

PHILADELPHIA – Community Behavioral Health (CBH), a division of the City’s Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services (DBHIDS), has selected Dr. Faith Dyson-Washington to serve as chief executive officer. Washington will strive to expand...

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