APRIL 6, 2021 | COMMUNICATION BULLETIN ISSUE 68 IN THIS ISSUE: 2021 Community Needs Assessment Survey | Special Q&A Webinar for Vaya Network Providers: Crossover to NC Medicaid Managed Care | Payroll Protection Program Extension Act Signed into Law | AMH+/CMA Learning Community | WNC COVID-19 Regional Report | Webinar: Antipsychotic-induced Movement Disorders | NC HIEA and AHEC Virtual Training Opportunities
YOUR HEALTH, YOUR VOICE: 2021 Community Needs Assessment Survey Open April 12-30, 2021 We want to hear from you about your experience with mental health, substance use and intellectual and/or developmental disability services in western North Carolina. Beginning Monday, April 12, 2021, visit www.vayahealth.com/cnas , then select the survey option that best describes you: Vaya Members and Family Members Community Stakeholders and Vaya Network Providers Vaya requests that network providers and community stakeholders post and share the survey flyer to increase the number of survey participants and help us better understand the needs of local communities. Survey answers will remain anonymous. Have questions? Email GapsandNeeds_Survey@vayahealth.com .
Special Q&A Webinar for Vaya Network Providers: Crossover to NC Medicaid Managed Care April 16 and May 14, 2021, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Hosted by Vaya and presented by N.C. DHHS, these two webinars will include time for both DHHS and Vaya staff to answer your questions about Medicaid Transformation.
CROSSOVER TO NC MEDICAID MANAGED CARE – APRIL 16, 2021, 10 A.M. - 12 P.M.
CROSSOVER TO NC MEDICAID MANAGED CARE – MAY 14, 2021, 10 A.M. - 12 P.M.
Payroll Protection Program Extension Act Signed into Law Small businesses will have more time to apply for a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan. The new deadline is May 31, 2021, and the Small Business Administration (SBA) will have until June 30, 2021, to process pending applications. If you are newly eligible or have not previously applied, more information is available on the U.S. Small Business Administration website .
AMH+/CMA Learning Community April 29, 2021, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Vaya is developing an ongoing learning community for network providers interested in or actively pursuing Advanced Medical Home+ (AMH+)/Care Management Agency (CMA) certification. Our new Learning Community will provide helpful information, important updates, training, collaboration and support as we move toward implementation of the Behavioral Health and I/DD Tailored Plan. The Learning Community will meet virtually on the last Thursday of each month. The kickoff meeting will be held on Thursday, April 29, 2021, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. If you are interested in participating in the Learning Community, please register for the April 29 meeting here. If you have not completed the AMH+/CMA Interest Survey for Vaya Network Providers , please do so here. The survey only takes a few minutes and will help us schedule Learning Community topics that will best assist our providers.
WNC COVID-19 Regional Report Vaya is proud to be a key partner in the monthly WNC COVID-19 Regional Report from the Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC) in conjunction with nine other WNC health and social services organizations. Together, we’re committed to providing WNC’s medical community with timely information on COVID-19 through weekly updates on regional trends, needs, resources and training opportunities. Read more: WNC COVID-19 Regional Report (April 2, 2020)
TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES Webinar: Antipsychotic-induced Movement Disorders May 5, 2021, 12 – 1 p.m. The Southern Regional AHEC, with support from Vaya, will host the webinar “Antipsychoticinduced movement disorders: A multidisciplinary approach to recognition, screening and management.” The webinar will cover four main antipsychotic-induced movement disorders dystonia, parkinsonism, akathisia and tardive dyskinesia – with a focus on symptom recognition, screening tools and management. Credit is available for this training. Learn more .
NC HIEA and AHEC Virtual Training Opportunities The NC Health Information Exchange Authority (NC HIEA) and North Carolina Area Health
Education Centers (NC AHEC) are offering a library of virtual training modules for health care providers on NC HealthConnex services. NC HealthConnex facilitates conversations among providers by allowing them to access and share health-related information statewide. Providers may register for a series of seven video trainings, each of which provides an orientation to available features and services. Registration for the following modules is required to receive a link to the training: Module 1: NC Overview Module 2: Unpacking the Welcome Packet Module 3: PAA (Participant Account Administrator) Role and Responsibilities Module 4: Clinical Portal Overview Module 5: Direct Secure Messaging within the NC HealthConnex Clinical Portal Module 6: Patient Education Module 7: NC*Notify
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