TxSUS Sessions • Exploring Sustainable Funding Models for Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery - University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy

Texas Substance Use Symposium (TxSUS) Featured Education Session

Exploring Sustainable Funding Models for Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery - This TxSUS Sessions recorded webinar supports practitioners in identifying the implications of Mental Health Parity and Addition Equity Act of 2008, the Affordable Car Act, and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicaid and CHIP Mental Health Parity Final Rule, issued March 2016. Join Ms. Ramirez as she discusses the application of the Texas Medicaid and Medicare coverage for SUD-related services and related codes and processes, as well as value-based payment models more broadly, to support sustainability of services.

Recorded Webinar

This TxSUS Session is a recording of the live webinar that took place on July 20, 2022.

Learning Objectives

Identify the implications of the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008, the 2010 Affordable Care Act, and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicaid and CHIP Mental Health Parity Final Rule issued March 2016.
Apply Texas Medicaid and Medicare coverage for SUD-related services and related codes and processes.
Explain value-based payment models and how they work.

Faculty

Karla Ramirez, LCSW, MSSW, MSHA | Director, Be Well Texas | UT Health San Antonio (open tab below for more faculty information and disclosure)

This project is funded in part by Texas Health & Human Services Texas Targeted Opioid Response.

Fee

$0.00

CE Hours

1.00

CE Units

0.100

Activity Type

Knowledge

Support/Credits

Continuing Education Information:

In order to received CE credit for this program, learners must register for the program then complete the online evaluation.

Planning Committee List - Disclosure Summary - PDF opens in new window

CME: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of The UT Health San Antonio Joe R. & Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine and UT College of Pharmacy. The Joe R. & Teresa Lozano Long San Antonio School of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Long School of Medicine designates this material for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ .

The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. This online activity is approved for 0.1 CEUs (1.00 contact hour) of continuing education credit. In order to receive 1.00 contact hour of CE credit, the participant must watch the webinar / video in its entirety, complete the online post-test, and complete online evaluation.

SW/Counseling: The Office of Professional Development at The University of Texas at Austin Steve Hicks School of Social Work provides continuing education in accordance with the criteria and standards of the Texas Board of Social Workers, Licensed Professional Counselors, and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists and Licensed Psychologist under Texas Administrative Code, Title 22, Part 34. § 781.509. Complaints about this program may be made to TSBSWE, 333 Guadalupe St., Tower 3, Room 900, Austin, TX 78701 • 512-305-7700 • 800-821-3205 • bhec.texas.gov/texas-state-board-of-social-worker-examiners/.

TxSUS Sessions • Exploring Sustainable Funding Models for Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery

TxSUS Webinar Details: Exploring Sustainable Funding Models for Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery

Learning Objectives

Identify the implications of the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008, the 2010 Affordable Care Act, and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicaid and CHIP Mental Health Parity Final Rule issued March 2016.
Apply Texas Medicaid and Medicare coverage for SUD-related services and related codes and processes.
Explain value-based payment models and how they work.

Faculty

Karla Ramirez, LCSW, MSSW, MSHA

Director, Be Well Texas

UT Health San Antonio

Ms. Ramirez has over 15 years’ executive management experience and accomplishments in the behavioral healthcare field with a track record of success in operations, leadership, and strategic planning. She has a history of proven success in creating solutions for the current demands placed on the healthcare industry to improve access to care and population health, and reduce cost. Karla's passion for effective programs focused on getting people the right care at the right time at the right place can be traced back to her role as Vice President of Restoration Services at The Center for Health Care Services, the local mental health authority for Bexar County. Under the leadership of President/CEO Leon Evans, she provided the vision and leadership necessary to design, build and relocate all addiction treatment programs, crisis programs, ER and Jail Diversion programs and primary care integration projects in one location, which is now known as the Restoration Center. These programs are consistently visited by thought leaders throughout the Country and are a model of care in the diversion space. In her prior roles in the private sector as Chief Operating Officer at Laurel Ridge Treatment Center, a subsidiary of UHS, Inc. and Market Director of Behavioral Health for BHS/Tenet Health, she developed the skills necessary for sustainability and operational excellence through the development of third party payor programs, seamless transitions-in-care, and centers of excellence for active-duty service members of the US Military. These experiences have led her to Be Well Texas at UT Health San Antonio to create equitable access to low-barrier, evidence-based substance use care to all Texans who need it, with funding from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC).

Disclosure: Ms. Ramrez has no relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies (e.g. commercial interests). Any/all relevant financial relationships have been mitigated prior to the planning/development/delivery of this activity.

Activity Number

0067-9999-22-058-H08-P/T

Release Date: Jul 20, 2022

Credit Expiration Date: Jul 19, 2025

CE Hours

1.00