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We were notified that the distribution of our Provider Newsletter in September did not reach some recipients. We are redistributing to ensure that this reaches our entire network.

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CT BHP Provider Relations

CT BHP Provider eNewsletter 

Autism Services - Intensive Response Team

Since Medicaid began coverage of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) services in January of 2015, there has been a growing awareness of the need to address the increase of Emergency Department (ED) admissions and Inpatient psychiatric (IP) hospitalizations for children and young adult Medicaid members on the autism spectrum. Additionally, these members often struggle with their transition back to their community, sometimes resulting in a readmission to the hospital discharge. This trend is due to demand for service outpacing the number of  Connecticut Medical Assistance Program (CMAP) ASD enrolled providers and ASD providers with the knowledge, resources, and support to properly treat this unique group of members. The CT Behavioral Health Partnership (CT BHP) has been focused on enhancing the system of care for members and families impacted by autism spectrum, intellectual disability (ID) or development disorders (DD). The CT Behavioral Health Partnership (CT BHP) has been focused on enhancing the
system of care for members and families impacted by autism spectrum, intellectual disability (ID) or development disorders (DD).   In April, the CT BHP implemented an ASD Intensive Response Team (IRT) to address the needs of this population. The function of the IRT is to deliver Intensive Care Coordination (ICC) services within the Emergency Departments of Yale Hospital and Connecticut Children’s Medical Center (CCMC). These two hospitals were selected for the program due to volume, location, and their prior collaboration through the Autism Advisory Council and Developmental Disabilities Workgroup. The IRT includes one Licensed Intensive Care Manager (ICM) with specific training and expertise in ASD, ID, and DD and two ASD Care Coordinators. 
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CT BH(el)P! Desk

CT B H(el)P! Desk – In August of 2019, the Provider Relations Department will be offering a weekly, 45 minute webinar to all CMAP providers. This open webinar will provide a quick 20 minute overview of the ProviderConnect application for new providers, new staff members or any user that may need a brush up on the authorization system. The remainder of the webinar will be open to provider inquiries or requests for assistance with CT BHP policies and procedures.  Information on the CT B H(el)P! Desk will be distributed to the provider network in the coming weeks.
5th Annual iCAN Conference

The Consumer and Family Advisory Council (CFAC) of the Connecticut Behavioral Health Partnership (CT BHP) are proud to host the fifth annual iCAN Conference. The iCAN Conference is committed to educating and supporting consumers and their families to successfully self-advocate for needed behavioral health services, in order to live their lives to the fullest potential. The conference highlights the keys to success and the power of partnerships among Connecticut HUSKY Health consumers, families, agencies, and providers. The goal of this year’s conference is to enhance communities and sustain true partnership.

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