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MHD Surveys Prescribers On PDMP Implementation
DMH Releases Instructions For Post-Discharge Hospital Reimbursement
CMS Reminds Hospitals Of eCQM Reporting Deadlines
Pemiscot Memorial Health System Names Interim Administrator
Missouri HOSA Seeks Judges For Upcoming Conference
MHA, Partners Host Virtual Health Care Career Day
Staff Contact: Sarah Willson or Brian Kinkade
The MO HealthNet Division is requesting prescribers to complete a survey on the state’s implementation of the PDMP mandate included in the federal SUPPORT Act of 2018. MHD-enrolled providers with prescriptive authority who prescribed a controlled substance to an MHD participant between Oct. 1, 2022, and Sept. 30, 2023, should take this brief survey. The survey is confidential and should take five minutes to complete.
Staff Contact: Sarah Willson or Brian Kinkade
The Department of Mental Health Division of Developmental Disabilities released instructions for hospitals requesting reimbursement for clients of the division who are boarded for a period of time because suitable placement is unavailable at the time of discharge. MHA has secured $2 million in appropriations for these payments for state FY 2024. If requests for reimbursement exceed the $2 million appropriation, reimbursement will be prorated. MHA is requesting the legislature increase the appropriation to $7 million for fiscal year 2025 to match the expected demand for these payments.
Staff Contact: Sherry Buschjost
The deadline for hospitals participating in the Hospital IQR and/or Medicare Promoting Interoperability Programs to submit CY 2023 eCQM data is Thursday, Feb. 29. Participating hospitals are required to submit data for at least four eCQMs for two self-selected quarters of CY 2021 data. Each quarter must include at least three self-selected eCQMs, plus the mandatory Safe Use of Opioids-Concurrent Prescribing eCQM. The eCQMs must be the same across quarters. To meet CMS CY 2023 eCQM reporting requirements, report the Safe Use of Opioids-Concurrent Prescribing eCQM, and at least three eCQMs from the CY 2023 Available eCQMs Table, for four quarters using EHR technology certified to the 2015 Edition Cures Update criteria. The Medicare Promoting Interoperability Program requirements and attestation deadline for eligible hospitals and critical access hospitals also is Thursday, Feb. 29.
Staff Contact: Becky Boyce
Dr. David Ketchum will serve as the interim administrator at Pemiscot Memorial Health System, Hayti, Mo., effective Jan. 24. Dr. Ketchum replaces Joan White-Wagoner who has served as the CEO since September.
Staff Contact: Jill Williams
Missouri HOSA is hosting its 2024 State Leadership Conference on Monday, March 25, and Tuesday, March 26, in Rolla, Mo. To make this event possible, judges are needed for the competitive and recognition events. Please complete the judge registration form by Friday, March 15. Additional information, including details on competitive and recognition events, is available.
Staff Contact: Jill Williams
MHA, the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and DESE are hosting the 3rd Annual Health Care Career Day on Friday, Feb. 23. This statewide, virtual event invites K-12 and higher education students inside Missouri health care organizations to learn about the future of health care and engage with professionals from around the state. Complimentary registration is open for students and school groups. A promotional toolkit is available, which includes a flyer, agenda and visual assets.