From dedicated EPIA teams to care management services and partnerships for crisis support, @MAHPHealth member health plans are committed to addressing acute behavioral health needs and reducing ED boarding. Learn more: https://mahp.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/EPIA-Infographic-FINAL.pdf
#DYK? @MAHPHealth member plans support recommendations from the EPIA Advisory Council 2024 Report such as convening expert panels for challenging cases, increasing awareness on ED diversion programs & advocating for 24/7 psych unit operations.
📉Trend alert: Decreased Behavioral Health Emergency Department Boarding levels in MA! Thanks to initiatives like EPIA, we're making progress in reducing wait times & improving access to psychiatric care for youth and adults.
24/7 support: With 24/7 telephone access as part of the EPIA process, @MAHPHealth member health plans are ensuring timely responses to ED boarding notifications and requests for assistance.
#DYK? The Expedited Psychiatric Inpatient Admissions Process (EPIA) is a collaborative effort between providers, payers, and the state, aimed at reducing ED boarding for individuals with psychiatric needs in MA.
Promoting maternal health equity & addressing gaps in maternal health care: @MAHPHealth member plans offer vital resources and programs to support healthy pregnancies for all birthing people. #BMHW24
Expanding drug pricing review authority is vital to tackle excessive Rx price hikes. @MAHPHealth backs @Mass_HPC's role in assessing pricing fairness. It's crucial to extend this oversight to drugs affecting the MA commercial market. Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/3dyh2tn2
It's time to shine a light on pharmaceutical manufacturers operations in MA. Without reporting requirements to entities like @Mass_CHIA or @Mass_HPC, there's no comprehensive data on their financial performance or pricing practices. Learn more: https://mahp.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/onpoint-april-2024-02.pdf
#DYK? Health plans are under intense scrutiny from state & federal authorities to meet medical loss ratio requirements, undergo premium rate reviews, & maintain transparent financial reporting.
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Learn more: https://mahp.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/EPIA-Infographic-FINAL.pdf
Learn more: https://mahp.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/EPIA-Infographic-FINAL.pdf
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Learn more about the EPIA process: https://tinyurl.com/ynstfmdj
Learn more in @MAHPHealth's latest OnPoint: https://mahp.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/onpoint-april-2024-02.pdf
MAHP Health Plans Take Action to Increase Awareness of the ACCESS Law
Concerned by reports that health plan members are not fully utilizing expanded contraceptive coverage provided under a law passed in 2017, Massachusetts-based MAHP member plans providing coverage to fully-insured members have launched an aggressive public awareness campaign. Read More
