Practice Management Insight

August 2009

A report on events affecting Oklahoma providers

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August 13

Oklahoma’s Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (OKHITECH) Summit

Southwestern OK State University

Student Union Building

100 Campus Dr

Weatherford, OK

Event Information

August 13-14

SOAR Training

Hardesty Regional Library

8316 E 93rd Street

Tulsa, OK 74133

Contact: Kelly Earles

at 405-522-0103

Fax: 405-522-8661

Event Information

August 14

ASAM with Steve Stewart

Tulsa Technology Center

Lemley Campus

Career Services Center

3420 S Memorial Dr

Contact: 405-522-8300

Fax: 405-522-8320

Event Information

Online Registration

August 14

QPR Instructor Training

High Plains Technology Center

3921 34th Street

Woodward, OK

Contact: WyAngela Knight Singh at 405-522-8774

Event Information

August 20

Improving Access to

Medicaid and Food Stamps

ODMHSAS Training Center

at Shepherd Mall

2401 NW 23rd Street, Suite 1F

Contact: Kelly Earles

at 405-522-0103

Event Information

August 20, 25

Oklahoma Mental Health Planning and Advisory Council Meeting and

Following Public Meeting

For more information,

seethe article to the left

August 26-28

Oklahoma Health Care Authority Board Retreat

Tulsa Marriott Southern Hills

1902 E 71st Street

Tulsa, Oklahoma

Contact: Sue Branstetter

at 405-522-7329 or email [email-masked]

Fax: 405-330-3201

Retreat flyer

August 28

Festival of Hope—

Working with Families

in the Aftermath of Suicide

Metro Technology Center

Springlake Facility

Oklahoma City

Contact: Sarah Dunn

at 405-522-8300

Event Information

Online Registration

SAMHSA Awards 25 Grants Totaling $190 Million for Strategic Prevention Framework State Incentive Programs

“[SAMHSA] announced 25 grants totaling up to $190 million over five years to implement the Strategic Prevention Framework State Incentive Grants to advance community-based programs for substance abuse prevention. SAMHSA’s Center for Substance Abuse Prevention will administer the grants. ….”  Read more

Coming demo in OKC shows centers how they can get ready for OHCA, ODMHSAS December changes

From ODMHSAS: Updates to the 2010-2011 Mental Health Block Grant Plan

“In 2008, Oklahoma’s Mental Health Block Grant Plan for 2009-2011 received a 3-year approval by the Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS) within the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). The state must reapply annually for continued funding based on the approved plan. Updates to this plan will be included in that annual application and will be discussed by the Oklahoma Mental Health Planning and Advisory Council at its August 20, 2009 meeting and at a Public Meeting on August 25. Public comment will be received at that meeting as well as additional written comment can be received until 5:00 pm, August 25. Comments should be forwarded to John Hudgens, ODMHSAS, 2401 NW 23rd, Suite 85, Oklahoma City, OK 73107 or by email at [email-masked]. Additional information is also available by calling (405) 522-3800.” To access a copy of the current plan, click here.

AHIMA August 25 Webinar

ARRA: What’s Next for HIM and Privacy?

“On February 17, 2009 President Barack Obama signed into law the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). The healthcare industry and HIM professionals in particular, have been anxiously awaiting further clarification in regards to changes to existing privacy rules and regulations In August of 2009, further privacy clarifications are expected. Join industry privacy expert Jill Callahan Dennis and AHIMA for the latest update on privacy as defined by ARRA.” For more information, click here.

SAMHSA Accepting Applications for $1.5 Million in Funding of Physician Clinical Support System for the Treatment of Substance Use Disorders (PCSS) Program

“[SAMHSA is accepting applications for fiscal year (FY) 2010 for the Physician Clinical Support System for the Treatment of Substance Use Disorders (PCSS) cooperative agreement. The purpose of this program is to enhance and further develop the current DATA Physician Clinical Support System designed to assist physicians in treating patients dependent on heroin or prescription opioid drugs with FDA approved products containing buprenorphine. ….”   Read more

Healthcare Reform Update Webinar Series: Aug 5, 19

From the National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare: “Healthcare continues to move quickly through Congress—make sure you keep up with what’s going on and how it impacts mental health and addiction services …. America’s Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009—a bill that seeks to provide affordable, quality healthcare for all Americans—was introduced in the House of Representatives in July and has been approved by all three House committees with jurisdiction over the content of the bill. The Energy and Commerce Committee—the last committee to pass the legislation—approved in on July 31, before heading home for the August recess. The Senate Finance Committee continues to work on their version of healthcare reform. Join us … to find out the latest on healthcare reform and what you can do to move favorable action when Congress returns from recess. ...” Read more

With the State rolling out significant changes in the behavioral health industry this December,  many centers need help keeping up. By working with the State and related agencies, OrionNet Systems’ ThinkHealth software is able to stay ahead of the game and provide a system that will keep its members more than prepared for the coming rollover, the company says. OrionNet is offering a free demonstration of ThinkHealth this September 3 to any Oklahoma centers that will be facing the changes unprepared.