PROVIDER MEETINGS & TRAININGS

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The Division of Behavioral Health is sponsoring the 4th Annual MAT Conference virtually. This two-day, online event invites professionals from all disciplines to attend.  At this conference, participants will learn information to improve services provided to individuals experiencing opioid use disorders across the state of Alaska using a multidisciplinary approach.

Focus areas include:

• Addressing Stigma and Methadone Discussion
• Recovery Oriented Systems of Care
• Family Inclusion in Treatment
• MAT in Rural Alaska
• Criminal Justice Populations

Continuing education units: 7 CEU from NACAAC and 3 CEU from ATTC. Attendees must attend the virtual conference and stay through the entirety to receive CEU credits.
Complete your registration today

For questions on registration please contact Martha Keele at 907-302-2323 ext 101 or martha@stateofalaskaevents.com 

OptumHealth Education is an Accredited Medical Education platform for the Interprofessional Health Care Team.

We offer Free CEU’s to those meeting the criteria of each activity.

There are over 10 overarching activity Categories with multiple subject topics, under each category. Most learning is on-demand, so you can gain knowledge at your leisure, get on a mailing notification for new or updated activities as they are added monthly. Click here for information on how to create an account to access OHE’s content. 

Care Philosophy Training Program

The Care Philosophy program offers a foundation for establishing a trauma-informed environment, rooted in evidence-based best practices and integrates the medical, behavioral, and social components of care for individuals with the most complex needs. Designed with the inter-professional healthcare team in mind, this series was developed to promote collaborative practice in health care delivery by providing a broad range of topics for a variety of learners.

This no-cost program is made available through a partnership with OptumHealth Education and provides for up to 6 CEUs/CMEs to those interested in earning credit.

Click here for registration instructions.

Please join us for this informative training

When it's time, start the Webex event here.

Host: Lisa Brown (lisa.b@optum.com)

Event number (access code): 171 648 5257

Event password: SUjK5vsu$23

Wednesday, September 9, 2020 9:00 am, Alaska Daylight Time (Anchorage, GMT-08:00)
Wednesday, September 9, 2020 12:00 pm, Central Daylight Time (Chicago, GMT-05:00)

• Event address for attendees: https://optum.webex.com/optum/onstage/g.php?MTID=ee25430a4651fd037ff36bf2a328e1b57
• Event address for panelists: https://optum.webex.com/optum/onstage/g.php?MTID=eb006110848255df0537327e32e78ad9a
• Program: Alaska ASO Program address: https://optum.webex.com/optum/onstage/g.php?PRID=2899c365d0316cbd26c7d5ccb52feec8

Please join us for this informative training

When it's time, start the Webex event here.
Host: Lisa Brown (lisa.b@optum.com)
Event number (access code): 171 879 6533
Event password: i3gGmhJ4F?3 

Wednesday, September 23, 2020 12:00 pm, Central Daylight Time (Chicago, GMT-05:00)

• Event address for attendees: https://optum.webex.com/optum/onstage/g.php?MTID=eb91e94e28df5e6f1290f7c367516f20d
• Event address for panelists: https://optum.webex.com/optum/onstage/g.php?MTID=ed5b7fc552fb2498a5037c43d6d52e38d
• Program: Alaska ASO Program address: https://optum.webex.com/optum/onstage/g.php?PRID=2899c365d0316cbd26c7d5ccb52feec8

• Introduction to Optum Alaska Behavioral Health Administrative Services Organization (pdf) - December 20, 2019
• Claim Modifiers for 1115 Waiver SUD Services (pdf) - January 30, 2020
  
• Claims Problem Resolution (pdf) - February 12, 2020
• Service Authorization Training for 1115 Waiver SUD Services (pdf) - February 28, 2020
  

Procedural Updates and Practical Telehealth Strategies for Behavioral Health Providers - April 22, 2020

• Slides: Procedural Updates 
  
• Slides: Practical Telehealth Strategies
  
• Recording: Procedural Updates and Practical Telehealth Strategies for Behavioral Health Providers

Navigating through Change - May 13, 2020

• Recording

Managing in a Work at Home Environment - May 27, 2020

• Slides
• Recording

Stress Management Strategies - June 10, 2020

• Slides
• Recording

Introduction to Optum – Onboarding Alaska Medicaid Behavioral Health Providers - June 24, 2020

• Slides
• Recording

Cultural Competency - July 22, 2020

• Slides
• Recording

Claims Problem Resolution - August 12, 2020

• Slides
• Recording

The Right Service to the Right Person at the Right Time: Introduction to Levels of Care - August 26, 2020

• Slides
• Recording

Case Management Services - September 9, 2020

• Slides
• Recording

Slides:

• SB74 7 AAC 135 Regulation Changes
  
• SB74 Clinical Documentation Requirements and Changes
• SB74 7 AAC 70 Regulation Changes
  
• SB74 Psychologists and LCSW Enrollment and Claims Processing
  
• SB74 7 AAC 110 Regulation Changes
  
• SB74 Independent Psychologists 
  

Recordings:

• SB74 7 AAC 135 Regulation Changes 
  
• SB74 Clinical Documentation Requirements and Changes
  
• SB74 7 AAC 70 Regulation Changes
  
• SB74 7 AAC 110 Regulation Changes
  
• SB74 Independent Psychologists

Slides:

• Introduction to Optum
• History of Behavioral Health in Alaska
• 1115 SUD  and Behavioral Health Waivered Services
• Alaska Mental Health Trust and SeaView Community Services
• Managing Through Disruption
  
• ASAM, LOCG and other four-letter words: How evidence-based tools positively impact care delivery
  
• Introduction to Optum Alaska Care Coordination and Advocacy (CCA)
  
• Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement (QAPI) Committee Structure
  
• OptumHealth Education: Accredited Medical Education for the Interprofessional Health Care Team 

Recordings:

• Welcome and Introduction to Optum
  
• 1115 Waiver Services
  
• Managing Through Disruption
  
• ASAM, LOCG and other four-letter words: How evidence-based tools positively impact care delivery
  
• Introduction to Optum Alaska Care Coordination and Advocacy
• Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement (QAPI) Committee Structure
  
• Optum Health Education: Accredited Medical Education for the Interprofessional Health Care Team