Provider Updates
IBHS Billing Questions
To develop written guidance, the CBH Compliance Department is asking for CBH Providers to submit any billing-related questions regarding Intensive Behavioral Health Services (IBHS). Questions may be regarding clarification of relevant regulations and billable vs....
Information Sessions on Complaints and Grievances
CBH conducts an annual Provider Satisfaction Survey (PSS) to gauge performance and obtain provider feedback. The results of the PSS help CBH identify key opportunities for improving the experience of providers. Based on the feedback received from providers, CBH held...
Monthly ASAM Technical Assistance Series
DDAP, along with partners from other state agencies and treatment providers across the continuum, is beginning a Monthly ASAM Technical Assistance Series. On the first Monday of each month from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., DDAP and its partners will present up-to-date...
Telehealth Guidance
The Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS) recently issued Bulletin OMHSAS-21-09, “Guidelines for the Delivery of Behavioral Health Services Through Telehealth,” with an effective date of Thursday, September 30, 2021. The bulletin continues the...
CBH Provider Bulletin 21-12: Access to Timely Treatment (Amended)
This Bulletin is being issued as an addendum to Bulletin 20-14. The addendum to this Bulletin is being issued to highlight the following: CBH has developed a form for providers to utilize as a mechanism for submitting written notice to their assigned CBH Provider...
CBH Provider Bulletin 21-10: Utilization and Retrospective Review
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...
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...
DBHIDS COVID-19 Vaccination Update
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...
DBHIDS Heat Safety Policy, Resources, And Training
As the warm weather returns, DBHIDS has released an updated Heat Safety Policy (.docx) and a collection of flyers, resources, and checklists. The policy contains safety requirements for the following DBHIDS-funded programs: residential programs (including congregate...
