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The primary function of an inpatient psychiatric program or hospital is to provide diagnostic and treatment services (24 hours a day) for patients who have psychiatric disorders. Similarly, the primary function of an inpatient alcohol and drug program or hospital is to provide diagnostic and treatment services (24 hours a day) for patients with addiction disorders. Click here to access a variety of resources for Behavioral Health providers; including resources on MHPAEA implementation issues, Medicare IPF PPS and reducing avoidable psychiatric readmissions.
Visitors to this site may also be interested in learning more about the resources and services of the AHA Constituency Section for Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Services.
Some of the resources within the AHA web site are designated "Members Only" and require a username and password. For assistance in accessing Members Only materials, or for more information, contact the AHA at 1-800-424-4301.
AHA News
- Mar 13, 2012 | CMS names participants in Medicaid emergency psychiatric care project
- Feb 07, 2012 | AHA psych section names leaders
- Jan 30, 2012 | Study looks at emergency mental health care for young Medicaid patients
- Jan 26, 2012 | AHA report looks at opportunities to integrate behavioral health care
- Jan 19, 2012 | Report: 20% of adults experienced mental illness in 2010
- Nov 18, 2011 | Agencies post FAQs related to mental health parity implementation
- Aug 16, 2011 | Medicare mental health parity bill introduced in House
- Aug 09, 2011 | CMS announces Medicaid Emergency Psychiatric Demonstration
- Jul 22, 2011 | SAMHSA report examines behavioral health problems by state
- Jul 13, 2011 | Bill would ensure EHR incentive parity for multi-campus hospitals
Publications
- May 15, 2012 | The Mental Health Crisis
- May 15, 2012 | Mercy forges ahead with rebuilding — one step at a time
- May 15, 2012 | Changing spaces
- May 15, 2012 | Taking Care of Our Own
- May 15, 2012 | Focus on the C-Suite: Frontliner-in-chief
- Apr 15, 2012 | Elder care
- Apr 15, 2012 | Construction Zone
- Apr 15, 2012 | One Small Hospital, One Big Mission
Recent Efforts
- Jan 26, 2012 | Bringing Behavioral Health into the Care Continuum: Opportunities to Improve Quality, Costs and Outc
- Oct 03, 2011 | Health Organizations to the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction Re: GME
- Aug 09, 2011 | AHA to CMS Re: Proposed Decision Memo for Screening for Depression in Adults
- May 23, 2011 | Medicare Inpatient Psychiatric PPS: The Final Rule for Rate Year 2012
- May 03, 2011 | AHA Comments to CMS on Emergency Clearance Request for Medicaid Demo Proposal
- Mar 18, 2011 | AHA Comments to CMS Re: Inpatient Psychiatric Facilities PPS Proposed Rule for RY 2012
- Feb 17, 2011 | Mental health organizations letter of support for the Medicare Mental Health Inpatient Equity Act
- Feb 11, 2011 | Medicare Inpatient Psychiatric PPS: The Proposed Rule for Rate Year 2012
- Jan 14, 2011 | AHA to the IOM on defining essential health benefits in the ACA's qualified health plans
- Dec 17, 2010 | Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule For Calendar Year 2011
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