Tag: waiver

  • Attention Primary Care Providers: Alcohol and Drug Conference is March 19-21

    Attention Primary Care Providers: Alcohol and Drug Conference is March 19-21

      See also: Are You Interested in Becoming a DATA-Waived Physician? Alabama Department of Mental Health has partnered with the Alabama Department of Public Health on a grant to increase awareness of substance use disorders among primary care professionals. This grant will allow ADMH to pay the registration fee only for any of the following to…

  • HIPAA Guidance for Mass Shootings and Other Tragic and Emergency Situations

    HIPAA Guidance for Mass Shootings and Other Tragic and Emergency Situations

    In the aftermath of one of the deadliest school shootings in U.S. history, many health care organizations are revisiting their HIPAA policies and procedures to determine exactly what information they are allowed to share and to whom they may share information.  FAMILY AND FRIENDS A health care entity may share a patient’s location, general condition…

  • Alabama Medicaid Seeks Public Comments

    Alabama Medicaid Seeks Public Comments

    Alabama Medicaid is seeking public comment on an amendment to the Alabama Home and Community-Based Intellectual Disabilities Waiver. Medicaid Intellectual Disabilities Waiver Amendment | Comments Submitted by October 8, 2017 The Alabama Medicaid Agency is seeking public comment on its proposal to amend the Alabama Home and Community-Based Intellectual Disabilities Waiver (ID Waiver). The waiver…