DBHR COVID-19 weekly update

Washington State Health Care Authority sent this bulletin at 04/24/2020 12:09 PM PDT

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DBHR COVID-19 weekly update
What we are watching
News from the Health Care Authority
Telehealth information
Additional resources

Reminders

Weekly DBHR COVID-19 call for service providers

Every Tuesday through May 5
12 to 1:30 p.m.
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Weekly DBHR COVID-19 from April 21

Behavioral Health Institute webinar: how to stay connected during COVID-19

Tuesday, April 28
10 to 11:30 a.m.
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Webinar: Apple Health (Medicaid) telehealth policy

Thursday, April 30
12 p.m.
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Download the telehealth/telemedicine brief

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DBHR COVID-19 weekly update

Information about providing prevention, intervention, treatment, and recovery support services during the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve. The Health Care Authority's Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery (DBHR) will send out a weekly news update to behavioral health providers and stakeholders who have signed up for GovDelivery announcements. We hope that you find this information useful and remember to take care of yourself as well as those you serve.

For additional questions contact HCADBHRBHCOVID19@hca.wa.gov.

What we are watching

CDC guidelines around homemade cloth face coverings
CDC’s COVID-19 page
CMS’ Current emergencies page
DOH’s COVID-19 page
Governor's Office COVID-19 resources page
HCA’s Information about COVID-19 page

News from the Health Care Authority

DBHR weekly newsletter for behavioral health providers
Fact sheet for Integrated Managed Care behavioral health provider support during COVID-19

Telehealth information

Request a loaner laptop for telehealth during the COVID-19 pandemic
For information on billing for telehealth see the FAQ
Watch the Webinar: The use of telehealth in behavioral health and recovery services in response to COVID-19. You will need to enter your name and email to watch.
Learn about HCA’s no-cost Zoom licenses for providers
Request a Zoom license to connect with patients (during the COVID-19 pandemic
Read HCA’s telehealth policy and billing FAQs: clinical| behavioral health
Inslee signs proclamation on telehealth

Additional resources

About the Health Care Authority (HCA)

The Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) is committed to whole-person care, integrating physical health and behavioral health services for better results and healthier residents.

HCA purchases health care for more than 2.5 million Washington residents through Apple Health (Medicaid), the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) Program, the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) Program, and the COFA Islander Health Care Program. As the largest health care purchaser in the state, we lead the effort to transform health care, helping ensure Washington residents have access to better health and better care at a lower cost.

Please do not reply directly to this message. For more information, visit the HCA website, where you'll also find contact information.

Disclosure notice

All messages we send via GovDelivery are subject to public disclosure, as are the names and email addresses of those who sign up for email notifications.

Nondiscrimination

The Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) complies with all applicable federal and Washington state civil rights laws and is committed to providing equal access to our services. Visit HCA’s website to view complete nondiscrimination statements.