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Upcoming Benchmarks' Webinars
Please align your calendars with the dates below.
This Friday: Benchmarks' Friday Membership Webinar
Dave Richard Joins Karen McLeod
Date: Friday, March 5, 2021
Time: 8:30 am thru 9:30 am
Benchmarks' Membership Child Welfare Webinar
Lisa Cauley Joins Karen McLeod
Date: Thursday, March 11, 2021
Time: 8:00 am thru 9:00 am
Register Here
Benchmarks' Friday Membership Webinar
Date: Friday, March 19, 2021
Time: 8:30 am thru 9:30 am
Benchmarks' Legislative Report
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NCDHHS Transition of Care Policy
NC Medicaid will host a webinar overview of the TOC Policy on Thursday, March 11, 2021 from 12 noon to 1 p.m. Please pre-register for the webinar.
AMH Provider Manual 2.0 Released
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NC Medicaid COVID-19 Updates
PRESS RELEASES since the last update include:
NEW resources since the last update include:
UPDATED guidance since the last update includes:
NEW Toolkit for Partner Organizations | "Supporting North Carolina's Vaccination Efforts: Toolkit for Partner Organizations" shares strategies for how organizations can support vaccination efforts in their local communities and regions, with a focus on reaching and engaging historically marginalized populations (HMP). HMPs include communities that have historically and systematically been denied access to services and resources as a result of systemic racism and other forms of oppression.
A sample of our strategies include but are not limited to sharing updated and important information about the vaccine, becoming a vaccine ambassador, and hosting virtual town halls about COVID-19 vaccines. The toolkit focuses on strategies to help earn the trust of North Carolinians, such as meeting people where they are, partnering with vaccine providers to reach HMP and hosting vaccine events in locations that are trusted by and accessible to HMPs. The toolkit also includes a checklist with recommendations for organizations wanting to host or contribute to a vaccine event (see also the survey for organizations interested in hosting or contributing to a vaccine event).
Our COVID response work is fluid and dynamic. We always welcome feedback on how we can do things better and more effectively. Please submit questions or recommendations about this Toolkit for Partner Organizations using this form.
NEW NC Rural Coalition Fighting COVID-19: Vaccine 101 Training | On March 3rd, DHHS and the Office of Rural Health will be presenting a Vaccine 101 training to equip our Rural community members with accurate and timely information about the COVID-19 vaccine. The quicker we can get reliable information to those who want a COVID-19 vaccine and those who are hesitant, the faster we can gain control over this pandemic and get back to the people and places we love. This training will help communicate the safety and effectiveness of approved COVID-19 vaccines and help people find their spot to take their shot. The session will allow time for Q&A and focus on addressing the unique challenges facing our rural communities.
- When: March 3, 2021 9:00-10:00AM or 5:30-6:30PM
- Speakers: Dorothea Brock, Caroline Collier, Donald Hughes, W.A.R.4Life (morning session), Shemecka McNeil, Slice325 (evening session)
- Registration: NC Rural Coalition Fighting COVID-19 (foundationhli.org)
- Description: These meetings strive to unite the many efforts working to eliminate COVID -19 in NC's most vulnerable communities as allies. The Rural Center, Foundation for Health Leadership and Innovation, Hometown Strong, AHEC and Office of Rural Health will give important information out to communities and in turn will receive important feedback from our communities.
UPDATED reports since the last update include:
UPDATED Contact Tracing numbers
Medicaid Managed Care Virtual Office Hours for Providers
A Message from NCTracks on Behalf of NC Medicaid
NC Medicaid Provider Services and North Carolina AHEC are conducting a series of Virtual Office Hours for providers beginning in March 2021. These sessions offer an interactive format for providers to have their questions answered on a range of topics related to Medicaid Managed Care.
TUESDAY, MARCH 2 | 4-5 PM
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New paper on trust of information and COVID-19 preventative practices among people with disabilities
A cross-sectional analysis of trust of information and COVID-19 preventative practices among people with disabilities," published in the Disability and Health Journal, examines the relationship between how much someone trusts an information source and how likely they are to adhere to COVID-19 preventative practices. The researchers wanted to see how disability type, demographics, and geography might be related to trust and adherence to preventative practices.
Rural Institute annual report
RTC:Rural conducts research as part of the Rural Institute for Inclusive Communities at the University of Montana. The Rural Institute promotes equal opportunity for people with disabilities through Education, Research, and Direct Service.
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Upcoming Events
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Tuesday, March 2, 2021
The Economic Impact of Covid-19 #1:
How State Budgets Can Serve Community COVID-19 Priorities
Time: 11:30 am thru 1:00 pm
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Tuesday, March 2, 2020
Medication Options for Treatment of Stimulant Use Disorders: Optimistic Update and New Research
Time: 1:00 pm thru 2:00 pm
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Tuesday and Wednesday, March 2 & 3, 2020
2021 CMS Quality Conference
Healthcare Innovation During a Time of Disruption
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New: Wednesday, March 3, 2021
COVID-19 Vaccine Info Session
Time: 10:00 am thru 11:30 am
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Wednesday, March 3, 2021
Addressing the Adverse Impacts of COVID-19 on Children with Serious Emotional Disorders
Time: 1:00 pm thru 2:30 pm
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Thursday, March 4, 2021
Joint NC DMHDDSAS and DHB COVID 19 Update for NC Providers
Time: 3:00 pm thru 4:00 pm
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Thursday, March 4, 2021
Medicaid Managed Care Fireside Chat Series: Policy Approvals, Process Changes and Appeals
Time: 5:30 pm thru 6:30 pm
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Friday, March 5, 2021
Benchmarks' Friday Membership Webinar
Time: 8:30 am thru 9:30 am
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Friday, March 5, 2021
Medicaid Forward: Behavioral Health Launch Webinar
Time: 11:00 am thru 12:00 pm
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Friday, March 5, 2021
Family Defense and Child Welfare:
Exploring the Role of Representation for Parents in Improving Outcomes for Children
Time: 12:00 am thru 1:30 pm
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New: Thursday, March 11, 2021
NCDHHS Transition of Care Policy
Time: 12:00 pm thru 1:00 pm
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Wednesday, March 10, 2021
NC Medicaid Transition to Managed Care for Community Partners - the Beneficiary Experience
Time: 3:00 pm thru 4:00 pm
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Thursday, March 11, 2021
Benchmarks' Membership Child Welfare Webinar
Lisa Cauley Joins Karen McLeod
Time: 8:00 am thru 9:00 am
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Friday, March 19, 2021
NC Medicaid's Move to Managed Care: What Health Care Advocates Need to Know
Time: 12:00 pm thru 1:30 pm
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Monday, March 22, 2021
Time: 2:00 pm thru 3:30 pm
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Wednesday, March 24, 2021
Are You Ready For Value-Based Reimbursement? An Executive Guide For Assessing Readiness In A Value-Based Market
Time: 10:00 am thru 11:15 am
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New: Wednesday, March 24, 2021
Partners Community Cafe' Occurs Monthly, Fourth Wednesday of the Month
This Month's Topic: Medicaid Transformation-An Introductory Discussion
Time: 10:00 am thru 11:00 am
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Friday, March 26, 2021
NC DHHS Supported Living Level 2 &3
STAKEHOLDERS MEETING
Time: 2:30 pm thru 4:30 pm
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New: Wednesday, April 7, 2021
Identifying Bias and Addressing Stigma in the Clinical Setting
Time: 12:00 pm thru 1:00 pm
These sessions are approved for continuing education credits for doctors, nurses, and social workers (live attendance only). The University of Vermont designates each session of this internet live activity for a maximum of:
- 1 AMA PRA Category 1 credit(s)TM: each physician should claim only those credits commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity;
- up to 1 Nursing Contact Hours; and
- 1 general continuing education credits for social workers completing this course
- 1 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) Credit
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Wednesday, April 21, 2021
Bridging The Gap From Data To Data-Driven Performance
Time: 10:00 am thru 11:15 am
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New: Wednesday, April 28, 2021
Understanding the Harm Reduction Approach:
Principles and Practice
Time: 12:00 pm thru 1:00 pm
These sessions are approved for continuing education credits for doctors, nurses, and social workers (live attendance only). The University of Vermont designates each session of this internet live activity for a maximum of:
- 1 AMA PRA Category 1 credit(s)TM: each physician should claim only those credits commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity;
- up to 1 Nursing Contact Hours; and
- 1 general continuing education credits for social workers completing this course
- 1 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) Credit
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Wednesday, May 26, 2021
Developing New VBP Services That Increase Quality & Decrease Service Costs
Time: 10:00 am thru 11:15 am
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Please click on each of the following links to view details sent out from each LME/MCO.
Benchmarks' wants to be sure to make the following list handy for our members to visit and suggests a peek at least once per week to find information that may be pertinent to your agency and contracts.
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