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On Monday, May 11, 2026, RCPA will be hosting a virtual H.R. 1 Medicaid Summit for all members, non-members, and stakeholders from 9:00 am – 10:00 am. This virtual summit will explore the role of providers, advocates, and stakeholders in the process of ensuring access and care for vulnerable Pennsylvanias. Panelists will include:

  • Hoa Pham, Deputy Secretary, Office of Income Maintenance, Department of Human Services;
  • Peter Delia, JD, Federal Policy & Advocacy Strategist, National Council for Mental Wellbeing;
  • Dr. Matthew Hurford, President and CEO, Community Care Behavioral Health;
  • Leesa Allen, CEO and Medicaid Consultant, Leesa Allen Consulting LLC; and
  • Dr. Richard S. Edley, President and CEO, RCPA.

As part of the event, we will have a Q&A segment. If you have any questions you would like to ask during the Q&A segment, or if you have any general questions regarding the virtual summit, please forward them to RCPA Behavioral Health Policy Associate Emma Sharp.

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The Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS) will be hosting an hour-long virtual listening session on the 55 Pa. Code Chapter 5250 Crisis Licensing Regulations. The listening session is intended to provide an overview of selected updates currently being advanced and to gather provider perspectives on those specific areas.

The listening session will be offered on two different dates. Please mark your calendars for one of the following:

  • Session 1: Tuesday, June 9 from 10:00 am – 11:00 am
  • Session 2: Monday, June 15 from 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Additional details, including registration information, will be coming soon.

Also, the RCPA 988 Crisis Services meeting will take place on Tuesday May 19, 2026 at 10:00 am. In addition to our regular updates, OMHSAS Crisis Services Specialist Steve Ross will be joining the call. Register for the meeting here.

For questions, please contact Jim Sharp.

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Please disregard this reminder if you have already registered.

Strengthening Behavioral Health Self‑Pay Collections: Best Practices & Strategies
Thursday, May 21, 2026 | 1:00 pm
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Join Heather Hearn, Chief Revenue Officer, RCPA Business Member ZMark Health, for a focused session on strengthening self‑pay collections through clear communication, consistent processes, and thoughtfully designed workflows for behavioral health settings. Co-hosting this webinar will be RCPA COO and Mental Health Services Division Director Jim Sharp.

During this session, ZMark Health will cover:

  • Setting financial expectations early and with clarity;
  • Normalizing collections at the point of service;
  • Applying financial policies consistently; and
  • Additional best practices.

As a leader in revenue cycle services for behavioral health organizations, ZMark Health will share practical insights and actionable strategies to help streamline self‑pay workflows and enhance the patient financial experience.

This session supports our ongoing efforts to improve operational efficiency, strengthen financial performance, and deliver service excellence. We hope you can join us!

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The Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS) has shared an upcoming learning opportunity from the Youth and Family Training Institute (YFTI) for professionals across child and family serving systems.

On Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at 12:00 pm, YFTI will present Managing Team Dynamics: Fluid Facilitation in Family Driven Teaming. This webinar introduces the concept of fluid facilitation, the practice of adapting facilitation strategies in real time rather than rigidly following a plan. Participants will explore how responsive facilitation supports respectful dialogue, helps navigate conflict, and guides teams toward shared understanding, integrated solutions, and shared ownership, even when meetings become challenging.

Participants will learn how to:

  • Notice and interpret changes in participation, emotion, and momentum during team meetings;
  • Adapt facilitation approaches to support inclusive, respectful discussion;
  • Respond to conflict and imbalance while keeping meetings constructive and on track; and
  • Promote shared ownership and follow-through within team processes.

This session is designed for facilitators, coordinators, clinicians, family navigators, and system partners engaged in Family Driven Teaming.

Registration information is available here. Please contact RCPA Children’s Policy Specialist Emma Sharp with any questions.

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SCHNECKSVILLE, PA (May 4, 2026) – KidsPeace announced that it has entered into an affiliation agreement with Inperium, Inc., effective May 1, 2026.

KidsPeace, which provides mental and behavioral health services to children and young people, said the affiliation will strengthen its financial security by expanding access to capital and enhancing efficiencies in key back-office support functions. These improvements will help ensure the organization can continue delivering high-quality programs for its clients in support of its mission [read full release].

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National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week in 2026 is observed from May 3–9, focusing on reducing stigma, promoting protective factors, and increasing access to care. The week highlights the importance of supporting the emotional wellbeing of children, youth, and families through community, education, and professional resources. Together, we can create environments where every child feels seen, supported, and able to thrive. Here are some examples on how to access resources and get involved, courtesy of Children’s Mental Health Matters in Maryland.

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The Office of Child Development & Early Learning notified all County Early Intervention (EI) programs and providers regarding next steps for past claims that failed the auto-correction to update payment to the new rate approved for 2025–26.

As expected, there were many ICNs that failed the Mass Claims Adjustment. The Bureau has prepared a document for each EI program to distribute to their contracted providers. The document includes the provider’s name, the original ICN that did not successfully mass adjust, and the Error Status Codes (ESC) that prevented the claim adjustment. EI Programs should work together with providers to resolve these claims errors. After successful resolution of the claims error, providers will be responsible for performing their own claims adjustment for the claims that failed the Mass Claims Adjustment.

Next Steps:

  1. EI County Programs can access their document within DocuShare using these instructions: OCDEL – Bureau of Early Intervention Services- Infant/Toddler & Preschool General Information – PROGRAM NAME – Adhoc Query Results.
  2. EI county programs should immediately download the file and share each provider’s information separately. DO NOT forward the entire document to all providers.
  3. EI providers and county programs should work together to resolve the claims errors.
  4. EI providers will submit their own claims adjustment according to timelines. It is recommended that claims are prioritized by date of service, focusing on July and August claims first and then moving to claims later within the 2025/26 fiscal year.

Resource documentation regarding ESCs that resulted in the failed Mass Claims Adjustment is available by accessing the Learning Management System within this course: PELICAN EI Provider: Financial Management.

Moving forward:

  1. Using the newly published Fiscal Year 2025/26 Fee Schedule – file NEW claims on or after 3/9/26 that contain a date of service on or after 7/1/25.
  2. Using the newly published Fiscal Year 2025/26 Fee Schedule – adjust claims filed on or after 3/9/26 that contain a date of service on or after 7/1/25 if the OLD fee schedule was used.

IMPORTANT REMINDER:

OCDEL reminds providers of the timely filling of all claims. The regulation at 55 Pa. Code § 1101.68 (relating to invoicing for services) establishes requirements for submitting claims for services rendered. Early Intervention evaluations, IFSP services, and Service Coordination claims are all required to follow this regulation.

  1. A provider shall submit original or initial invoices to be received by the Department within a maximum of 180 days after the date the services were rendered or compensable items provided.

Resubmission of a rejected original claim or a claim adjustment shall be received by the Department within 365 days of the date of service.

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