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HEALTH SERVICES AGENCY / MENTAL HEALTH
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Requested Action(s)
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a) AGREEMENT - Request approval and authorization for the Executive Director to sign Agreement No. 14598-TC-PICR-25/26 with the California Mental Health Services Authority (CalMHSA) for participation in the Psychiatric Inpatient Concurrent Review Program (“PICR”) with a funding amount of $292,320, effective 3/1/26 and shall terminate 6/30/28
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Financial Impact:
Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) dollars will be utilized to pay for these services. Budget Unit is 40131. There is no impact on the General Fund.
Background Information:
This is a new Participation Agreement that will assist in conducting concurrent review and authorization for all psychiatric inpatient hospital and psychiatric health facility services on behalf of participating California County Mental Health Plans. Per the Department of Healthcare Services (DHCS) Behavioral Health Information Notice (BHIN) 19-026 and BHIN 22-017, Mental Health Plans are required to conduct these concurrent reviews. This program uses a technology-assisted concurrent review process that will be compliant with the BHINs.