Presenter: partial-hospitalization program near state approval; hiring, payer questions remain
Staff said the partial-hospitalization program application is close to completion and hiring for key clinical roles is beginning, though Oct. 1 state rule changes and payer approvals (Medicare/Medicaid/private) could affect final staffing and timing. Presenter said some seats may be available by year-end if approvals and hires proceed as planned.
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A program presenter updated the committee on progress toward launching a partial-hospitalization behavioral-health program. The presenter said the state application is substantially complete and that a final step requires confirmed staffing and payer approvals; an occupational therapist role was identified as the remaining critical hire and job posting and phone screening were underway.
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