Treating Attention Deficit/Attention Deficit Hyperactivity, Depression and Anxiety Disorders - a reminder to follow AHCCCS guidelines for best practices
This is a reminder to follow Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) guidelines for best practices when treating members with Attention Deficit Disorder/Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, depressive (including postnatal depression) and/or anxiety disorders.
Mercy Maricopa contracted primary care providers (PCPs), within the scope of their practice, who wish to provide psychotropic medications and medication adjustment and monitoring services may do so for members diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder/Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, depressive (including postnatal depression) and/or anxiety disorders. The AHCCCS Medical Policy Manual (AMPM) provides clinical guidelines, including assessment tools and algorithms for each of the three named diagnoses. PCPs are to use these clinical guidelines as an aid in treatment decisions.
Appendix E, Childhood and Adolescent Behavioral Health Tool Kits
As always, don't hesitate to contact your
Mercy Care or your
Mercy Maricopa Provider Relations Representative with any questions or comments. You can find this notice and all other provider notices on our
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