Discusses goals of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, relevant data points, and a summary of their behavioral health services Read More
Tribal Behavioral Health
Briefly explains behavioral health and the services available to American Indians and Alaska Natives Read More
Improving service systems for youth with serious emotional disorders and their families
Reflection on a tri-state demonstration grant program to improve services that children with serious emotional disorders and their families need to function in their homes and communities Read More
Prevention of Child Maltreatment: Primary Care Interventions
Research proposal to examine the effect of interventions on reducing children’s exposure to abuse or neglect, improving wellbeing, or reducing mortality. Also examines potential harms of intervention Read More
Pediatric Developmental Screening Flowchart
Flowchart detailing the proper procedure for health care providers when a parent expresses concern over their child’s development Read More
Oral, Linguistic, and Culturally Competent Services
To address shifting demographic trends in health care, two guides offer approaches to defining cultural needs in managed care and developing appropriate services for them. Commissioned by CMS. Read More
CMS Offers Roadmap for States to Help Connect Children with Complex Medical Conditions to Critical Medicaid Services
Discusses CMS’s new guidance on a Medicaid health home benefit for children with medically complex conditions such as Cerebral Palsy. Read More
Audiology Services
Explains the new social security codes taking effect in 2023 and their interpretation of audiology services. Hearing and balance assessment services from a qualified audiologist are generally covered, but relevant therapy services may not be. Read More
HHS Invests Nearly $15 Million to Prevent and Treat Stimulant Use in Rural Communities
Announces a new financial commitment to battling psychostimulant misuse in rural communities–including medications for conditions such as ADHD. Read More
Medicaid and CHIP FAQs: Services to Address Autism
Various authorities under which serviced to address ASD could be reimbursed Includes section 1905(a) of the Social Security Act. Read More