RCPA Member APA Survey Overview
Jim Sharp
Federal PHE Extended to October 13, 2022
The Biden administration on Friday, July 15, 2022, extended the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) for another three months. US Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra officially renewed the declaration, extending it through October 13, 2022. The extensions include the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) standards governing the delivery of services via telehealth.
If you have additional questions, please contact your RCPA Policy Director.
Update: OMHSAS Telehealth Bulletin Provides Verbal Consent Clarification
Gov. Wolf Signs Act 76 of 2022 — Expands Psychiatric Telehealth Flexibilities
Except from Morning Times
July 15, 2022
Mental health services are now more easily accessible for Pennsylvania residents under a bill sponsored by Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna) that has been signed into law by Gov. Tom Wolf. Act 76 of 2022, formerly House Bill (HB) 2419, allows for the expanded use of telehealth technology in the treatment of mental health patients. The new law removes the statutory requirement of 50% of onsite psychiatric time, giving the Department of Human Services more flexibility in issuing waivers to accommodate individual clinics in providing mental health services virtually.
RCPA thanks our General Assembly members for their partnership and support in ensuring these critical services remain in place for those in need of care. If you have questions, please contact RCPA Policy Director Jim Sharp.
RCPA Member UPMC Western Behavioral Health to Host Crisis Management Summit on September 16
OMHSAS to Host Value-Based Purchasing (VBP) TA Session on July 21
RCPA 2022/23 State Budget Overview and Impacts
Pa. Mental Health Funding Key Part of Budget — Mental Health Safety Net Coalition Referenced
2022/23 PA Early Intervention Services Funding: 2021/22 3% Rate Increase Remains in Place
PA General Assembly Passes Telehealth Psychiatric Oversight Bill
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