10/4/2021 AMCNO Updates

 

     

 

AMCNO President Dr. Kristin Englund Provides Proponent Testimony for HB 122 (Telehealth Services)

AMCNO President Dr. Kristin Englund provided written-only testimony to the Ohio Senate Health Committee in strong support of HB 122, legislation that would make permanent the telehealth expansions that were allowed during the pandemic.    

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Applications are Available for $25.5 Billion in Provider Relief Fund & American Rescue Plan Rural Payments

The Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) announced that the application is now open for Provider Relief Fund Phase 4 and American Rescue Plan (ARP) Rural payments. The application process will close on Oct. 26, 2021, at 11:59 pm ET. 

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ODM Announces Updates on Electronic Pregnancy Risk Assessment Form

The Ohio Department of Medicaid (ODM) announced that a system modification required to implement the electronic Pregnancy Risk Assessment form (e-PRAF) submission rate increase is using different coding than was originally published in the Medicaid payment rule (OAC 5160-1-60).             

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Overdose Data to Action Online Training is Now Available

The Cuyahoga County Overdose Data to Action (OD2A) grant program is providing a Self-Care training opportunity.  The interactive online training will be held each Tuesday in October, from 9 - 11 am; registration is free but required.   

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ODM Shares Managed Care News

The Ohio Department of Medicaid (ODM) recently announced updates on managed care annual open enrollment and managed care organization provider contracting.   

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National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Oct. 23

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) announced its National Prescription Drug Take Back Day will take place October 23.  Various resources are also available on their website.

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CANCELED: AMCNO Family Fun Day on Oct. 9

The AMCNO has made the difficult decision to cancel our Family Fun Day on Saturday, Oct. 9, at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, primarily because of the rise of COVID-19 cases, especially among children who cannot be vaccinated.  

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