The National Association for Behavioral Health
Join Us. One Voice.
There are few times in any industry when a number of nationwide threats occur at the same time, all coming from different forces and different directions. In our industry, this is occurring right now.
We are facing proposed rate cuts exceeding 20%, continued attacks from recovery audit contractors, lack of consistency across fiscal intermediaries, and potential pay for performance requirements. We must speak with one voice if we are to be successful in defending our industry against these attacks.
The National Association for Behavioral Health is that voice. The NABH, with the support of the members, reduced proposed cuts by more than 35% over a three year period and stopped self-audits and return of payments made to partial hospitalization programs related to services rendered in CMHCs and IOPs by LCSWs. Further, the NABH has established and forced CMS to recognize that state law as interpreted by state boards is the standard by which reimbursement determinations must be made.
It is now your turn; your organization must be an integral part of the National Association for Behavioral Health. We must work together if we are to achieve success as we continue to be responsive to the behavioral health needs of America's citizens – hourly, daily, in crisis and in times of normalcy.
There are few times in any industry when a number of nationwide threats occur at the same time, all coming from different forces and different directions. In our industry, this is occurring right now.
We are facing proposed rate cuts exceeding 20%, continued attacks from recovery audit contractors, lack of consistency across fiscal intermediaries, and potential pay for performance requirements. We must speak with one voice if we are to be successful in defending our industry against these attacks.
The National Association for Behavioral Health is that voice. The NABH, with the support of the members, reduced proposed cuts by more than 35% over a three year period and stopped self-audits and return of payments made to partial hospitalization programs related to services rendered in CMHCs and IOPs by LCSWs. Further, the NABH has established and forced CMS to recognize that state law as interpreted by state boards is the standard by which reimbursement determinations must be made.
It is now your turn; your organization must be an integral part of the National Association for Behavioral Health. We must work together if we are to achieve success as we continue to be responsive to the behavioral health needs of America's citizens – hourly, daily, in crisis and in times of normalcy.
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2010 Policy Institute
Save the date! We will be holding our annual Policy Institute January 25-27 in Washington, DC.
Health Care Reform Update
Over the coming weeks, your Congressmen and Senators will be looking to their constituents for their opinions on health care reform. The NABH also has an important piece of legislation that we need for you to voice your support for when meeting with your representatives.
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