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The Use of Telemedicine in Community Mental Health

The Use of Telemedicine in Community Mental Health. Presentation to the House Appropriation Committee June 28, 2006. Telemedicine: Current Use in Mental Health Services. Increased access to quality care Psychiatry and sub-specialty care, e.g. child and gero

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The Use of Telemedicine in Community Mental Health

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  1. The Use of Telemedicine in Community Mental Health Presentation to the House Appropriation Committee June 28, 2006

  2. Telemedicine: Current Use in Mental Health Services • Increased access to quality care • Psychiatry and sub-specialty care, e.g. child and gero • Screening and assessment in a crisis • Jail diversion • Reduced travel time for law enforcement • Increased productivity for community and inpatient psychiatrists • Reduced Travel • Reduced waiting time in courts

  3. DSHS Telepsychiatry Pilot: Medicaid Reimbursement • Psychiatric Services are currently being provided to Medicaid and Indigent clients. • The pilot will allow Local Mental Health Authorities to bill 6 codes for 4 services. • Reimbursement will be for the federal share only, using the MH allocation as match. • The pilot will be budget neutral to the state. • Projected start date is September 1,2006.

  4. Eligible Service Hub Site Location Eligible Provider Remote Site Location Eligible Telepresenter Medication Management 1-90862 Diagnostic Interview 1-90801 Interactive PsychiatricDiagnostic Interview 1-90802 Psych office visit 1-90805 1-90807 1-90809 Local Mental Health Authorities contracted by DSHS MD's DO's APN's PA's Service Providers contracted by Local Mental Health Authorities Qualified Mental Health Professionals

  5. Evaluation ExampleSFY 2006 YTD

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