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Learn about the West Virginia Health Homes Program, a care coordination initiative that aims to improve healthcare outcomes for Medicaid members with chronic health conditions. Discover how becoming a Health Homes provider can help integrate care across existing health delivery systems and promote patient activation and engagement.
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West Virginia Bureau for Medical Services (BMS) West Virginia Health Homes Programs Richard D. Ernest, Jr., MSW, Special Programs Manager, BMS Caroline Duckworth MSW LCSW, Socially Necessary Services Director, KEPRO
What is a Health Home? Health Homes were created by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) as a part of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) of 2010. The Health Homes Program consists of a team of people who assist Medicaid members with managing their healthcare needs. The goal of West Virginia Medicaid Health Homes is to help members be their healthiest and be in control of their lives. The Health Homes Program coordinates physical and behavioral health (both mental health and substance abuse) and long-term services, social services and supports for Medicaid members with chronic health conditions.
Why become a Health Homes Provider? Becoming a Health Homes provider allows you, the premium lead local entity responsible for care coordination, to serve as the bridge to integrate care across existing health delivery systems. This is a unique opportunity to focus on those with the greatest need, improving health outcomes and cost savings. The Health Homes Program is based on the principles of patient activation, engagement and support for enrollees to take steps to improve their own health. Integrating care for enrollees across primary care, behavioral health and community delivery systems care coordinators are charged with engaging enrollees to set health action goals, and increase self-management skills to achieve optimal physical and cognitive health.
Required Core Team Members Provider/Team Lead– MD, DO or Advanced Practice Nurse licensed in West Virginia. Behavioral Health Specialist– Masters or doctoral prepared individual licensed in West Virginia in counseling, psychology or social work. Nurse – Registered Nurse (RN) licensed in West Virginia. Care Manager– RN or behavioral health specialist licensed in West Virginia. Completed an internal credentialing process through a provider designated as a Health Home. Care Coordinator– Bachelor’s degree in a social science with some applicable patient care or counseling experience. Completion of a care coordination training program through a provider designated as a Health Home.
Health Homes Provider Expectations Health Homes providers are expected to address several functions including but not limited to: Providing quality-driven, cost-effective, culturally appropriate and person and family-centered Health Homes services. Coordinating and providing access to high-quality healthcare services informed by evidence-based guidelines. Coordinating and providing access to preventive and health promotion services. Coordinating and providing access to mental health and substance abuse services. Coordinating and providing access to long-term care supports and services. Developing a person-centered care plan for each individual that coordinates and integrates all of his or her clinical and non-clinical healthcare-related needs and services.
CMS Quality Measures Core Set Measures Initiation and engagement of alcohol and other drug-dependence treatment Controlling high blood pressure Screening for clinical depression and follow-up plan Follow-up after hospitalization for mental illness Timely transmission of transition record (discharges from an inpatient facility to home/self care or any other site of care) Plan all-cause acute admission and readmission rate Adult body mass index assessment Prevention quality indicator (PQI92): chronic conditions composite (PQI92) Medication adherence to antipsychotics, antidepressants and mood stabilizers
CMS Quality Measures (Cont.) Percent of Health Homes enrollees completing a risk assessment for Hepatitis B and/or C Medical assistance with smoking and tobacco use cessation Percent of care transitions and referrals for which Health Homes provides a summary of care record or continuity of care document (CCD) Utilization Measures Ambulatory care – emergency department visits Inpatient utilization Nursing facility utilization CMS’ Health Homes website: https://www.medicaid.gov/state-resource-center/medicaid-state-technical-assistance/health-homes-technical-assistance/downloads/FFY-16-HH-Core-Set-Manual.pdf.
Health Homes Services Health Homes services require documentation monthly of at least one of the following listed services per member per month: Comprehensive care management Care coordination Health promotion Comprehensive transitional care and follow-up Patient and family support services Referral to community and social support services
New Health Homes 3 Effective April 1, 2017 A new Health Homes pilot has been launched for Medicaid members having: Two or more of the following chronic conditions: Pre-Diabetes Diabetes Body Mass Index (BMI) > 25 (Obesity), or: One chronic condition and the risk of one of following: • Anxiety • Depression Geographic limitations to the following 14 counties: Boone, Cabell, Fayette, Kanawha, Lincoln, Logan, Mason, McDowell, Mercer, Mingo, Putnam, Raleigh, Wayne and Wyoming
Health Homes 3 – Service Level Level I The basic Level I Health Homes service code is intended to cover the provision of all of the six Health Homes services, as determined to be appropriate to meet the members needs. Reimbursement is $51.00 per member per month (PMPM).
Additional Information Please refer to the BMS website for additional information about the Health Homes Program: http://www.dhhr.wv.gov/bms/WV%20Health%20Homes/Pages/default.aspx The BMS website below will take you directly to the Health Homes Provider Application: http://www.dhhr.wv.gov/bms/WV%20HEALTH%20HOMES/PROVIDERINFORMATION/Pages/default.aspx
Contacts Richard D. Ernest, Jr., MSW Programs Manager, BMS, 304-356-4933 Beverly Turpin Review Assistant – West Virginia Health Homes Program, KEPRO Caroline Duckworth, MSW LCSW Director – Socially Necessary Services, KEPRO KEPRO staff can be contacted by calling: 304-343-9663 or 1-888-571-0262