PROVIDER MEETINGS & TRAININGS
Optum is pleased to work with our Alaska Medicaid providers to provide training opportunities throughout the year. Please be sure to take note of registration requirements and details.
Upcoming Trainings
Technical Assistance Teleconferences are held on the 2nd Wednesday of each month.
Previous Trainings
Please be advised that Technical Assistance Teleconferences posted to the Optum Alaska website prior to 02/01/2024, with reference to 1115 SUD or 1115 BH regulation information are only valid through 02/01/2024.
| 2024 | ||
| Date | Description | Presentation Name |
| 05/08/2024 | Technical Assistance Teleconference | Clinical Appeals, Claims Appeals, Retrospective Reviews, and Peer Reviews |
| 05/01/2024 | Technical Assistance Teleconference | Preparation for May 12th – Service Authorizations |
| 04/30/2024 | Technical Assistance Teleconference | Tribal Health Organization, State Fiscal Year Limit Process |
| 04/10/2024 | Technical Assistance Teleconference | Level of Care Guidance for Substance Use Disorders |
| 04/03/2024 | Technical Assistance Teleconference | Crisis Residential and Stabilization Services Overview |
| 03/27/2024 | Technical Assistance Teleconference | Therapeutic Treatment Homes & Home Base Family Treatment Overview |
Click here for 2020-2023 trainings.
Intensive Case Management and Community Recovery Support Services
Assertive Community Treatment Services
Therapeutice Treatment Home Services
Home Based Family Treatment Level I-III - October 9, 2020
Assessment and Treatment Plan Review Development
Community Recovery Support Services
Adult Behavioral Health Residential Services
Behavioral Health Crisis Services
Childrens Residential Programs
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.
Previous Meetings
2021 Optum Collaborative Day One March 31, 2021
2021 Optum Collaborative Day Two April 1, 2021
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