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Outcome Measurement System(OMS): State and federal governments are requiring Public Mental Health Systems to collect outcome data regarding each consumer who receives services. In Maryland , specific information regarding the treatment outcomes for individuals 6 years of age or older will be collected from Out-patient Mental Health Clinics (OMHCs), Federally Qualified Health Clinics (FQHCs), and Hospital-based clinics.

Consumer outcomes regarding the management of their illnesses and the quality of their lives are the most important measures of the benefit provided by services in the Public Mental Health System. In addition, information about outcomes of mental health services is a key element to supporting the recovery and resiliency of consumers (along with access to appropriate services, active consumer participation in treatment decisions, & a recovery culture) because knowledge about what treatments are effective is empowering and engenders hope.

COMAR 10.09.70.07 permits the Mental Hygiene Administration to establish the process for pre-authorization of services.

The implementation of OMS and related changes to the authorization process for clinical services is September 18, 2006.

Important Notice Regarding OMS Tools Sept. 08, 2006
OMS Start Date Sept. 01, 2006
Notice: End User License Agreement & EULA Sept. 15, 2006
 

Important information regarding OMS will continue to be posted here.

   
OMS Announcements Date Posted
OMS Data Mart Update November 13, 2008
Outcomes Measurement System Announcement September 23, 2008
Go to OMS Reporting Website
OMS Consumer Focus Groups September 23, 2008
OMS Update May 14, 2008
OMS Discharge Reminder July 26, 2007
OMS EULA July 2, 2007
OMS Provider Update May 4, 2007
Service Code 161 Feb. 16, 2007
OMS Administrative Closes Dec. 04, 2006
Initial Evaluation (90801) Clarification Dec. 06, 2006
Interdisciplinary Team Treatment Planning and the OMS "Bundle" Oct. 30, 2006
OMS Go-Live Date Delayed July 20, 2006
Definitions for the Adult OMS Interview July 17, 2006
Definitions for the Child and Adolescent OMS Interview July 17, 2006
OMS Training Presentation Sept 20 , 2006
FAQ #1 July 20, 2006
FAQ #2 Aug. 28, 2006
FAQ #3 Sept. 20, 2006
FAQ #4 Sept. 20, 2006
Sample Letter June 06, 2006
Provider Acknowledgement June 06, 2006
OMS Tools Announcement Sept. 08, 2006
   Adult Questionnaire Sept. 08, 2006
   Child and Adolescent Questionnaire Sept. 08, 2006
   Adult Questionnaire Response Cards Sept. 08, 2006
   Child and Adolescent Questionnaire Response Cards July 07, 2006
   Discharge Information Sheet Sept. 08, 2006
   Adult Discharge Form – Consumer Not Participating Sept. 08, 2006
   Child and Adolescent Discharge Form –
   Consumer/Caregiver Not Participating
Sept. 08, 2006
   Outcomes Measurement System (OMS) Interview Guide Sept. 08, 2006
   

Supported Employment (SEP): Beginning at 8:00 am on October 18, 2006, APS CareConnection® Authorization Request screens for Supported Employment (SE) will be changed to accomplish the following goals:

  1. Information needed to apply for DORS services will be incorporated into the Supported Employment authorization request;
  2. DORS vocational counselors, with the consumer's consent, will have access to Supported Employment authorization requests in order to expedite eligibility;
  3. Service Codes will be changed to accommodate new and revised codes for EBP-SEP providers.

Important information is available to orient providers, CSA staff, and DORS vocational counselors to new and streamlined workflows for requesting authorization for Supported Employment from the Core Service Agencies and developing and planning services with DORS vocational counselors. Please see the following announcements including the SEP regional training forums in September.

   
SEP Announcements Date Posted
DORS Temporary Closure Order July 11, 2007
Policy Implementation Memo July 11, 2007

CSA SE Liaisons Directory

April 09, 2008

MHA DORS 07 CONFERENCE – Save the Date!

March 30, 2007

Additional APS CareConnection® Upgrades

Jan. 24, 2007

SEP FAQ #1

Jan. 11, 2007

APS CareConnection® Upgrades

Dec. 04, 2006

DORS Program Directive for MHA Funded Supportive Employment

Oct. 16, 2006
DORS Application of Policy and Procedures for MHA Funded Supported Employment Oct. 16, 2006
MHA Evidence-Based Practice in Supported Employment Implementation Memorandum Oct. 16, 2006
List of Core Service Agency (CSA) Supported Employment Liaisons Oct. 16, 2006
List of DORS Contacts – Supervisors & Mental Health Specialists Oct. 16, 2006
Maryland Medical Assistance for Employed Individuals with Disabilities Program Brochure Oct. 16, 2006

Maryland Medical Assistance for Employed Individuals with Disabilities Program Fact Sheet

Oct. 16, 2006
   

Important Announcement: Effective Monday, January 9, 2006, please call
1-800-888-1965, option 5,
for all claims inquires.

Attention Providers: In support of MAPS-MD’s focus on continuing education for our clinical staff, MHA has given permission for us to implement monthly in-service training sessions.

Training will take place on the first Tuesday of every month, from 10:00-11:30 a.m., beginning May 9, 2006. During this time, Care Managers will be available only for emergency calls.

We apologize in advance for any inconvenience you may experience, and thank you for your consideration.

Enrollment for Automated Bank Transfers – click "ACS" and then "Automated Bank Transfer Enrollment" on the left hand menu and follow the directions for enrollment.

   
MAPS-MD Announcements Date Posted
NPI – Additional Billing Information September 22, 2008
Courtesy Reviews and Uninsured Eligibility August 5, 2008
Reminder: PRP & Mobile Treatment August 5, 2008
Rx Connection for PCPs July 24, 2008
FY 2009 PRP Cascade June 24, 2008
MAPS-MD Clinical Director June 11, 2008
NPI April 25, 2008
Provider Manual March 20, 2008
Salary Survey Worksheets - Update + OMHC Salary Survey + PRP Salary Survey March 07, 2008
APS CareConnection® Upgrade – Veterans March 06, 2008
LCMFT – Correction February 27, 2008
DES 1000 Process – Updated February 27, 2008
MAPS-MD Organizational Changes February 20, 2008
Uninsured Eligibility Update February 20, 2008
APS CareConnection Update February 20, 2008
Case Management Tracking Form June 4, 2008
Medicare Retractions: Clarification January 23, 2008
Veterans January 23, 2008
Primary Diagnosis for PRP Services January 15, 2008
Claims Payment Retractions for Retroactive Medicare Enrollment January 15, 2008
PRP Reviews January 2, 2008
Important Notice Regarding Claim Forms January 2, 2008
APS CareConnection® Access and Training October 24, 2007
Revised Provider Audit Policy October 24, 2007
PRP Authorizations October 11, 2007
Medication Management Update for OMS Providers October 11, 2007
High Inpatient Utilization Project September 24, 2007
Electronic Billing Update September 20, 2007
TCM Update September 19, 2007
PRP “missing or insufficient encounter” letters September 11, 2007
Pharmacy Data August 29, 2007
Crisis Bed Initial Evaluations August 15, 2007
Regulatory Changes August 1, 2007
Medicaid Citizenship and Identity Requirements July 25, 2007
CMS 1500 Billing Instructions July 25, 2007
APS CareConnection® Upgrades July 25, 2007
Rx Connection FAQ June 28, 2007
PRP Uninsured Eligible Services June 28, 2007
UB04 Hospital Instructions June 22, 2007
Pharmacy Data June 22, 2007
FY 2008 PRP Cascade June 22, 2007
Companion Guide 837 June 7, 2007
Companion Guide 835 June 7, 2007
Printing ITP/IRP Plans from APS CareConnection® May 16, 2007
Targeted Case Management Changes June 11, 2007
NPI Frequently Asked Questions May 4, 2007
New Credit/Adjustment Request Form May 4, 2007
NPI Website for Maryland Medicaid Providers May 4, 2007
Important Reminder – Medication Management March 28, 2007
Claims Update March 7, 2007
Mobile Treatment and TCM March 7, 2007
Crisis Bed Professional Billing Feb. 06, 2007
APS CareConnection® Discharge Screen Enhancement Feb. 05, 2007
Medical Necessity Criteria Dec. 13, 2006
MAPS-MD Training Announcement Dec. 01, 2006
TBS Changes Dec. 04, 2006
Inactive Provider Status Nov. 21, 2006
H&P for PHP/IOP Nov. 21, 2006
Referrals for Child and Adolescent PRP Services Oct. 05, 2006
Room and Board Billing for General and Crisis Residential Beds Oct. 05, 2006
Changes to SEP and EBP Rates – Training Available Aug 30, 2006
PRP Billing Cascade – July 2006 July 6, 2006
Important Announcement Regarding Reimbursement July 1, 2006
APS CareConnection® Password Change Requests June 27, 2006
Administrative Days – Nursing Home Placements June 15, 2006
Medication Management Update – Revised May 31, 2006
Medication Management Update – Revision Notice May 31, 2006
Extended Group Therapy May 30, 2006
Respite Care May 04, 2006
Administrative Days Claims April 28, 2006
APS CareConnection® Updates April 21, 2006
Administrative Days April 17, 2006
APS-Share Address Change April 17, 2006
Reporting Fraud, Waste and Abuse April 17, 2006
Therapeutic Behavioral Services (TBS) April 17, 2006
MAPS-MD Automated Attendant Message Change April 17, 2006
Adjustments for July 1, 2005 PRP Rates March 6, 2006
Uninsured Eligibility Spans February 27, 2006
Overlapping Authorizations February 22, 2006
Initial Evaluation and Medication Management February 13, 2006
PRP Rate Increase + PRP Billing Cascade December 13, 2005
Important information regarding Emergency Petitions December 5, 2005
2005 Annual Regional Training Information and Presentations November 4, 2005
Hurricane Evacuee's Announcement October 10, 2005
Uninsured Elegibilty Information: Corrections & Merges + Form August 29, 2005
Claims and Coding Update August 17, 2005
APS CareConnection® Announcements July 27, 2005
Important Notice Regarding Uninsured Eligibility July 6, 2005
OMHC Bundles/Medication Management June 30, 2005
Two Medication Management Visits On The Same Day June 27, 2005
APS CareConnection® Enhancements June 21, 2005
HIPAA/MAPS-MD EOP Code Crosswalk May 27, 2005
Important Information For Hospitals, RTCs And PHPs April 25, 2005
Requests For Adjustments April 25, 2005
PMHS Explanation Codes for the Claims System April 1, 2005
EDI Billing Contact Changes March 29, 2005
Clarification for Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program (PRP) March 29, 2005
Emergency Petition Billing Manual February 14, 2005
Instructions for DES 1000 Forms February 14, 2005
Important Message Regarding Mismatched Provider Numbers February 1, 2005
Grievance and Complaint Information October 1, 2004
   
DHMH Announcements Date Posted
Important PMHS Updates and Announcements December 29, 2008
Change in Benefit Coverage - PHP December 5, 2008
Dishcharge Planning November 26, 2008
Clarification on Completing Documentation for Uninsured Eligibility Form + Form November 06, 2008
Compliance with Medicaid Requirements and Billing the PMHS October 22, 2008
Referral to OMHC for Inmates with Serious Mental Illness Released by Department of Corrections November 16, 2008
Continuity of Mental Health Medication During Hospital to Community Transition for Maryland Medicaid and HealthChoice Patients October 17, 2008
Day Limit Termination Notice and NDC Delay September 15, 2008
Director, Provider Relations & Community Services September 17, 2008
Reimbursement for Outpatient Mental Health Treatment for Medicare/Medicaid Eligibility - Revised September 09, 2008
Uninsured Eligibility Form August 26, 2008
Annual Submission of Financial Audits/Reviews, and Wage and Benefit Surveys July 18, 2008
Coding Clarification July 08, 2008
MAPS-MD response time for non-urgent authorization requests July 08, 2008
Policy Clarification Memo June 18, 2008
Uninsured Documentation Form June 18, 2008
PRP for Minors Policy Clarification June 18, 2008
COMAR Clarifications, June 2008 June 18, 2008
COMAR Corrections and Additional Clarifications June 18, 2008
ShelterPlus 101 Training May 14, 2008
Corrected COMAR Change Clarification April 20, 2008
Save the Date! MHA DORS 08 Annual Conference March 20, 2008
Husband and Wife Convicted of Defrauding State Medicaid Program March 20, 2008
Salary Survey of PRPs and OMHCS + Memo Regarding Website + PRP Salary Survey + OMHC Salary Survey March 6, 2008
Outpatient Research, Clinical Care Program Febuary 27, 2008
Provider Contact Information Update Febuary 5, 2008
TRAINING REMINDER Febuary 5, 2008
Regional Training Invitation Packet January 23, 2008
Medicaid Numbers January 23, 2008
Network of Care January 15, 2008
Final Action on Regulations January 9, 2008
MHA Overview and Q&A Session for Changes to COMAR – Registration Form January 9, 2008
NDC Extension January 2, 2008
Provider Contact Information January 2, 2008
Clarification of PRP Program Director and Rehabilitation Specialist Requirements January 2, 2008
Maryland Community Services Locator Email Release November 29, 2007
Maryland Community Services Locator Flyer November 29, 2007
Bell Sentenced for Role in Felony Medicaid Fraud Scheme November 29, 2007
Attainment Services: Juvenile Competency November 21, 2007
Consumer Right to Choice of Provider November 12, 2007
SCHIP & Tamper-Resistant Prescription Pads Update October 11, 2007
Retroactive Authorization Requests September 12, 2007
Uninsured PRP August 30, 2007
Medication Management Reminder August 15, 2007
Outpatient Services – Nurse Practitioners July 23, 2007
Reminder: Retroactive Authorization Requests July 11, 2007
Baltimore County Woman Charged with Medicaid Fraud May 9, 2007
NPI Information for Individual Providers April 20, 2007
NPI Information for Local Health Departments April 20, 2007
FPE/EBP – Revised April 10, 2007
PRP for Uninsured Eligible Consumers April 9, 2007
Case Management Clarification April 4, 2007
Individual and Group Practice Documentation Standards Jan. 18, 2007
Policy Change – Medication Management Visit Registration Jan. 08, 2007
Outpatient Services/Nurse Practitioners Dec. 28, 2006
ACT-EBP Project – Revised Nov. 21, 2006
Federal Citizenship Requirements for Medicaid Applicants Nov. 21, 2006
Veterans’ Treatment Resources Nov. 21, 2006
Combination of Services Sept. 18, 2006
Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) in Supported Employment (SE) Policy Implementation Memo August 14, 2006
Hospital Discharge Notification July 10, 2006
Deputy Secretary for Health Care Financing June 23, 2006
Evidence Based Practices Letter + ACT/EBP + FPE/EBP + SEP/EBP June 05, 2006
IMPORTANT UPDATE - Beneficiaries Awaiting Assistance from May 15 May 30, 2006
OTCs as Part of Administrative Expenses Memo, link to: May 30, 2006
OTC Q&A May 30, 2006
Updated Guidance on Facilitated Enrollments, link to: May 30, 2006
CMS Memo May 30, 2006
Medicare D - State Preemption, link to: May 30, 2006
Medicare D - State Preemption Q&A May 30, 2006
PRP Summer Services - Reminder May 08, 2006
Facilitated Enrollment Final Fact Sheet April 21, 2006
Full Subsidy Version April 21, 2006
Partial Subsidy Version April 21, 2006
Former Mental Health Counselor Pleads Guilty to Fraud April 21, 2006
Interdisciplinary Treatment Planning April 17, 2006
Transitional PRP April 17, 2006
Family Psychoeducation (FPE) April 6, 2006
Psychiatrist Guilty of Medicaid Fraud February 6, 2006
Psychiatrist Charged With Defrauding Medicaid February 3, 2006
Fourth Level Appeals To The Mental Hygiene Administration February 1, 2006
Appeals Outside Of The Nine Month Timely Filing Statute February 1, 2006
PRP Encounter Data February 1, 2006
OMHC Medical Director Audit January 31, 2006
Hospital Based Treatment Planning January 24, 2006
Clarification of Licensing Requirements for Public MHS Provider January 9, 2006
Policy Clarification, PRP Services to Individuals in SE – U1 January 3, 2006
Billing Clarification for Mobile Treatment Services (MTS) December 30, 2005
90801 – Initial Evaluations November 8, 2005
Policy Clarification - Nurses in OMHC(REVISED) November 2005
Active Treatment within RTC + Clarifying Policy October 20, 2005
Co-payments for Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program(PRP) services October 7, 2005
Rate Increase/Enhanced Client Support August 25, 2005
Targeted Case Management for Children and Adolescents July 13, 2005
Hospitals – Timely Authorizations July 12, 2005
OMHC Clinical Staff June 27, 2005
Changes in Place of Service or Billing Address April 29, 2005
Billing for PRP Services + PRP Billing Clarification(Revised June 2005) February 17, 2005
QMB/SLMB February 14, 2005
Combination Services Letter – Group & Individual Providers February 1, 2005
Combination Services Letter – OMHC Providers February 1, 2005
Medical Necessity Criteria for Child and Adolescent PRP/Cover Letter + Instructions February 1, 2005
Authorization of Admission Physical Examination January 18, 2005
DRG Day Limits/Split Billing + Instructions January 7, 2005
Lab Claims Submission Information December 30, 2004
   
   
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