 December 27, 2024 Bulletins Due to communication from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS), a Bulletin posted on December 12, 2024, regarding the coding for Notification of Pregnancy and Risk Screenings changing was posted. That Bulletin has been rescinded, and the coding information below is correct. Additional information was added to this Bulletin as well, shown in red. Read More...
Hot Tips Electronic Visit Verification State Regulation Amended The Electronic Visit Verification (EVV), 13 CSR 70-3.320, has been amended to include the following: - Requirements for Home Health Care Services (HHCS)
- Clarification information regarding the utilization of EVV such as:
- Visit data must be sent to the EVV Aggregator Solution (EAS) at a minimum of once daily for all dates that the data is captured
- All provider agencies must log in to the EAS upon initial connection and at a minimum of once weekly thereafter
- Any manual entry or adjustment related to call in or call out times must be made by a provider agency supervisor or administrator
For questions, contact Ask.EVV@dss.mo.gov. MO HealthNet Education and Training offers live webinars on Home and Community Based Services. To attend, register by visiting the Provider Training Calendar.
New Practical Guide on Advising Patients on Using 988 vs 911 The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has issued a new guide titled Advising People on Using 988 Versus 911: Practical Approaches for Healthcare Providers. Both healthcare providers and patients have experienced confusion in deciding whether 988 or 911 is appropriate across a range of situations. Understanding the differences between 988 and 911 and being able to communicate these differences to patients in ways that address their needs and concerns and respect their desired outcomes can help support effective crisis management. This practical guide encourages and supports primary care, behavioral health, and emergency medical services (EMS) providers to integrate crisis care discussions into routine practice. Through intentional, informative conversations with patients about crisis care and the appropriate use of 988 and 911, providers can assess their patients more holistically and educate them and their trusted networks about available crisis care options. To support these conversations in daily practice, this guide provides practical steps and real-world scenarios. Both are grounded in research emphasizing the importance of early intervention and clear communication in improving crisis outcomes and reducing reliance on emergency response systems. The guide includes sample crisis intervention scripts, grounding exercises, and deep breathing techniques to support crisis de-escalation. For questions, contact SAMHSA at (877) 726-4727 or visit www.samhsa.gov.
Healthy Children and Youth Program Information Missouri's Early Periodic Screening, Diagnostic and Treatment (EPSDT) program is called the Healthy Children and Youth (HCY) Program. HCY is a comprehensive, primary, and preventive health care program for MO HealthNet eligible children and youth under the age of 21. Providers may now access the HCY program page and view a 15-minute video describing the HCY Program and what it has to offer their patients. The presentation explains the HCY screenings, the schedule for these screenings, additional assessments available, telemedicine, services offered, billing tips, and other helpful information. For additional resources refer to the Education and Training Resources page and/or sign up for a live webinar by accessing our Provider Training Calendar.
Email MHD.Education@dss.mo.gov for more information.
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