25 April, 2024 14:53

April 25, 2024
Dear RHC Community,

We hope you will join us for our free, upcoming technical assistance webinar, New Medicare Behavioral Health Providers: Incorporating MHCs and MFTs into your RHC.

Medicare coverage Marriage and Family Therapists and Mental Health Counselors began January 1, 2024. When asked recently whether RHCs anticipate hiring or contracting with these provider types, 290 said yes, 194 said no, and over 200 respondents said, “we need more information."

NARHC is pleased to offer additional information through this upcoming webinar, ensuring your facility is equipped with the knowledge necessary to consider expanding your behavioral health services through these provider types.

There will also be a Q&A session during the webinar.

Date: Thursday, May 9th, 2024, 1 PM Eastern

Speakers:

  • Joel Miller, Government Relations Consultant, National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)
  • Roger Smith, J.D., Chief Advocacy Officer & General Counsel, American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy

Moderators:

  • Sarah Hohman, NARHC Director of Government Affairs
  • Nathan Baugh, NARHC Executive Director

Title: New Medicare Behavioral Health Providers: Incorporating MHCs and MFTs into your RHC

As always, NARHC will be providing this webinar free of charge.

To register, go to https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/7817131949685/WN_ECuX1qIMQsiCF0yCSx6KtQ

When the webinar begins you will be connected to audio using your computer’s speakers.

If you have issues registering and are using Internet Explorer, try using another browser. If you continue to have issues, please contact us and we will assist you, 866.306.1961.

A copy of the slides and a recording will be available within a few days after the webinar is complete at: https://www.narhc.org/narhc/TA_Webinars1.asp

If you have any questions about registering, please email us at [email protected].

Sincerely,
National Association of Rural Health Clinics

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