QA IN 23-09 - September 1, 2023

• 23-09 (A) CalAIM - California Advancing & Innovating Medi-Cal
• 23-09 (A.1) Updated Solano Outpatient Program CPT Code List
• 23-09 (A.2) List of Billing Codes by Provider Type
• 23-09 (A.3) G2212 Maximum Minutes
• 23-09 (A.4) Assessment Codes and Scope of Practice
• 23-09 (A.5) IHBS Clarifications
• 23-09 (B) AB1278 Physician Notice to Clients - Open Payments Database
• 23-09 (C) Signature Requirements on Mental Health Forms & Change in Medication Consent Requirement
• 23-09 (D) Valid Email Address Required for Avatar Access

QA IN 23-08 - August 1, 2023

• 23-08 (A) CalAIM - California Advancing & Innovating Medi-Cal
• 23-08 (A.1) Clarifications for Billable Time When Receiving a New Case
• 23-08 (A.2) Billing/Service Code Selection
• 23-08 (A.3) Clarification for Comprehensive Medication Service (Telephone - Audio Only) (99441)
• 23-08 (A.4) Group Progress Note in Avatar
• 23-08 (A.5) Clarifications Regarding Student Trainees
• 23-08 (A.6) Guidance for Avatar Scheduling Calendar Codes
• 23-08 (A.7) New Codes for Certified Peer Support Specialists (PSS)
• 23-08 (B) Beneficiary Appeal Reminders
• 23-08 (C) Solano County Audits FY 23-24
• 23-08 (D) Compliance Training Basics & HIPS Training Available for Yearly Requirement
• 23-08 (E) IHBS Authorization Clarification
• 23-08 (F) myHealthPointe Updates
• 23-08 (G) Protective Orders Policy Posted

QA IN 23-07 - July 1, 2023

• 23-07 (A) CalAIM - California Advancing & Innovating Medi-Cal - Payment Reform
• 23-07 (B) Updated Staff Master Form
• 23-07 (C) Individual Progress Note CalAIM23 and Medication Progress Note CalAIM23 in Avatar for Payment Reform

QA IN 23-06 - June 1, 2023

• 23-06 (A) CalAIM - California Advancing & Innovating Medi-Cal
• 23-06 (A.1) Taxonomy Confirmation for All Billing/Credentialed Providers
• 23-06 (A.2) Payment Reform Updates – CPT Codes
• 23-06 (B) Protective Orders and Minor Client Information
• 23-06 (C) Updated Telehealth Guidance from DHCS
• 23-06 (D) Monthly Test Call Assignments
• 23-06 (E) Updated Medi-Cal Beneficiary Handbook
• 23-06 (F) Comprehensive Quality Strategies
• 23-06 (G) Guide to Document Types and Naming Conventions for Contractor Uploads
• Updates to Previous QA IN Item 23-05 (B.3)

QA IN 23-05 - May 1, 2023

• 23-05(A) COVID-19 Updates - Telehealth Federal Pandemic Waiver Ending
• 23-05(B) CalAIM - California Advancing & Innovating Medi-Cal
• 23-05 (B.1) DHCS CalAIM Technical Assistance Audit Feedback 
• 23-05 (B.2) Payment Reform Updates
• 23-05 (B.3) Clarification of Service Code Location Codes for Client and Provider
• 23-05 (B.4) Clarification - Updated Version of Telehealth Consent Required for Both Current and New Clients
• 23-05(C) Updated Notice of Adverse Benefits Determination (NOABD) Reference Guide and NOABD Policy
• 23-05(D) Assessment Form & Details for Transitional Age Youth
• 23-05(E) Authorization for Release of Information (ROI) Signatures
• 23-05(F) Annual Consumer Perception Surveys

QA IN 23-04 - April 1, 2023

• 23-04(A) COVID-19 Updates
• 23-04(B) CalAIM - California Advancing & Innovating Medi-Cal
• 23-04(C) Beacon Name Change - Carelon Behavioral Health
• 23-04(D) Transportation for Medi-Cal Clients
• 23-04(E) Data Exchange and Interoperability
• 23-04(F) BBS Updates
• 23-04(G) Updates to Individual Progress Note CalAIM22
• 23-04(H) Report 246C Care Plan CalAIM22

QA IN 23-03 - March 1, 2023

• 23-02 (A) CalAIM - California Advancing & Innovating Med-Cal
• 23-03 (A.1) Payment Reform and CPT Codes
• 23-03 (A.2) Clarification for Programs to Complete Their Own Care Plans
• 23-03 (B) Updated Beneficiary Handbook & Beneficiary Notification
• 23-03 (C) Process for Grievances That Indicate Discrimination
• 23-03 (D) SMHS Considerations With the End of Covid-19 Public Health Emergency
• 23-03 (E) 274 Update – New Language Description Attachment

QA IN 23-02 - February 2, 2023

• 23-02 (A) CalAIM - California Advancing & Innovating Med-Cal
• 23-02 (A.1) CalAIM - Universal Screening Tools Training and Resources
• 23-02 (A.2) Requirements to include ICC on Care Plans
• 23-02 (B) Peer Support Services (PSS) Updates
• 23-02 (B.1) PSS Grandparenting and Implementation of Program Curriculum - Extended Deadline
• 23-02 (B.2) PSS Program Certification Updates and Requirements
• 23-02 (B.3) PSS Certification Programs Oversight
• 23-02 (C) DHCS FY 22-23 Protocol Reasons for Recoupment
• 23-02 (D) AB2275 - 5150 and Emergency Departments
• UPDATES TO PREVIOUS QA IN - Replacement to QA IN 22-09 (A)

QA IN 23-01 - January 1, 2023

• 23-01 (A) CalAIM - California Advancing & Innovating Medi-cal
• 23-01(A.1) CalAIM - Universal Screening & Transitions Tools: Live January 1, 2023
• 23-01(A.2) CalAIM - Transition of Care Tool Training and Resources
• 23-01(A.3) CalAIM BHQIP Update
• 23-01(B) Expired Diagnosis Codes and Corrections Moving Forward
• 23-01(C) Solano County Audit Process Updates for FY 22-23
• 23-01(D) Notification of Employee or Provider Termination or Separation
• 23-01(E) Updated Beneficiary Notice Regarding Medical Doctor Licensing
• 23-01(F) Email Field for Valid Email Only in Avatar Admission & Update Client Data Forms
• 23-01(G) Importance of Staff/Supervisor Management of Avatar Forms in Draft

QA IN 22-12 - December 1, 2022

• 22-12 (A.1) CalAIM - Universal Screening & Transition Tools: Going Live January 1, 2023
• 22-12 (A.2) CalAIM - Guidance for First Billed Service After Assessment
• 22-12 (B) Reminder QA Monthly Clinical Medi-Cal Documentation Training Required for All New Staff
• 22-12 (C) Updated Serious Incident Reporting (SIR) Reference Guide
• 22-12 (D) Problem Resolution Reporting Process
• 22-12 (E) 274 Reporting Monthly Requests
• 22-12 (F) New BBS Telehealth Training Requirement 
• 22-12 (G) New Avatar Medication Progress Note CalAIM22 

QA IN 22-11 - November 1, 2022

• 22-11(A.1) CalAIM - CalAIM Implementation BHQIP Update
• 22-11(A.2) CalAIM - "Downtime" CalAIM Assessment Forms Available
• 22-11(B) Solano County Audit Process for FY 22-23
• 22-11(C) DHCS BHIN 22-045 Enforcement Actions
• 22-11(D) Updated Combined Consent Forms
• 22-11(E) Updates to Vaccination, Testing & Masking Requirements for Behavioral Health Facilities
• 22-11(F) New CalAIM Adult Assessment
• 22-11(G) Avatar Notification When Entering Diagnosis

QA IN 22-10 - October 1, 2022

• 22-10(A) CalAIM - California Advancing & Innovating Medi-Cal
• Updates to Previous QA IN
• 22-10(B) Retiring Old Forms Now Being Replaced By CalAIM
• 22-10(C) Updates to Individual Progress Note CalAIM22
• 22-10(D) Youth Assessment CalAIM22

QA IN 22-09 - September 1, 2022

• 22-09(A) CalAIM - California Advancing & Innovating Medi-Cal
• 22-09(B) Expired Diagnosis Codes and Corrections Moving Forward
• 22-09(C) New Quality Assurance Email
• 22-09(D) New Clinical Avatar Forms

QA IN 22-08 - August 1, 2022

• 22-08(A) CalAIM - California Advancing & Innovating Medi-Cal
• 22-08(B) Fraud, Waste, and Abuse
• 22-08(C) Clinical Avatar Forms

QA IN 22-07 - July 1, 2022

• 22-07(A) CalAIM - California Advancing & Innovating Medi-Cal
• 22-07(B) Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement
• 22-07(C) Updated Requirements for Telehealth Consent 
• 22-07(D) Monthly Test Call Assignments 22-23 
• 22-07(E) Language Link
• 22-07(F) 274 Provider Network Data Reporting
• 22-07(G) New Telehealth Platform for County
• 22-07(H) Middle Name Entry in Avatar Client Form
• Updates to Previous QA IN

QI IN 22-06 - June 1, 2022

• 22-06(A) CalAIM - California Advancing & Innovating Medi-Cal
• 22-06(B) Peer Support Services (PSS) – Updates & Certification
• 22-06(C) Behavioral Medical Coordination
• 22-06(D) Requirements for Updating Staff Forms
• 22-06(E) NPI Service Location Updates and Instructions

QI IN 22-05 - May 1, 2022

• 22-05(A) CalAIM - California Advancing & Innovating Medi-Cal
• 22-05(B) NOABD Updates & Reference Guide
• 22-05(C) NACT for Fiscal Year 22-23
• 22-05(D) Updated Acknowledgement of Receipt and BBS Notice to Clients
• 22-05(E) Consumer Perception Surveys May 16-20, 2022

QI IN 22-04 - April 1, 2022

• 22-04(A) CalAIM - California Advancing & Innovating Medi-Cal
• 22-04(B) Board of Behavioral Sciences Updates
• 22-04(C) Consumer Perception Survey
• 22-04(D) 274 Provider Network Data Process & Request
• 22-04(E) Solano County Diversity & Equity Plan - Executive Summary
• 22-04(F) Onboarding Documentation Training for Psychiatric Providers
• 22-04(G) Notice of Billing Error (NOBE) Form Update

QI IN 22-03 - March 1, 2022

• 22-03(A) COVID-19 Exceptions Updates 
• 22-03(B) Solano Behavioral Health Plan (BHP)
• 22-03(C) Progress Note Location Code Updates
• 22-03(D) External Quality Review Organization (EQRO) Review for Solano County Behavioral Health
• 22-03(E) Group Services Documentation Training
• 22-03(F) Tracking Reporting Units in Avatar

QI IN 22-02 - February 1, 2022

• 22-02(A) Updated Vaccination Requirements for Behavioral Health Facilities 
• 22-02(B) CalAIM - California Advancing & Innovating Medi-Cal
• 22-02(C) New Documentation Guidelines from DHCS
• 22-02(D) New Link for Submitting Electronic Serious Incident Reports (SIR)

QI IN 22-01 - January 1, 2022

• 22-01(A) Updated Vaccination Requirements for Behavioral Health Facilities 
• 22-01(B) CalAIM - California Advancing & Innovating Medi-Cal 
• 22-01(C) DHCS Triennial Audit Preliminary Feedback 
• 22-01(D) Quality Improvement Annual Training 
• 22-01(E) Clinical Practice Guidelines Available to Staff & Clients 
• 22-01(F) Medi-Cal Rx and Order Connect Updates

QI IN 21-07 - December 1, 2021

• 21-07(A) COVID-19 Exceptions Updates
• 21-07(B) BBS CE Requirement Waiver Expiration
• 21-07(C) CalAIM - California Advancing & Innovating Medi-Cal
• 21-07(D) New Telehealth/Telephone Billing Modifiers & Guidance
• 21-07(E) RFP for New County Mental Health Facility
• 21-07(F) Special Population Tracking Form Updated Instructions

QI IN 21-06 - November 1, 2021 

• 21-06(A) COVID-19 Exceptions Updates
• 21-06(B) Mobile Crisis Expansion 
• 21-06(C) Medi-Cal Certification Program Update Form
• 21-06(D) Keeping Beneficiary Information Safe & Confidential
• 21-06(E) Billing ICC, IHBS & TFC Reminders
• 21-06(F) Families First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA)
• 21-06(G) Important Steps for Scanning Universal Assessment & Client Service Plan (CSP)

QI IN 21-05 - October 1, 2021

• 21-05(A) COVID-19 Exceptions Updates
• 21-05(B) CalAIM California Advancing & Innovating Medi-Cal
• 21-05(C) Peer Support Specialist (PSS) Certification

QI IN 21-04 - September 1, 2021

• 21-04(A) COVID-19 Exceptions Updates
• 21-04(B) Vaccination, Testing, & Mask Requirements for Behavioral Health Facilities
• 21-04(C) CalAIM California Advancing & Innovating Medi-Cal
• 21-04(D) Updates to MHP Audit Process for 21/22 Due to CalAIM
• 21-04(E) DHCS Triennial Chart Audit & System Review Preparation
• 21-04(F) County Access to Services Webpage
• 21-04(G) Medi-Cal Rx Transition

QI IN 21-03 - August 1, 2021

• 21-03(A) COVID-19 Exceptions Updates
• 21-03(B) Urgent Service Timeliness Change from 72 to 48 Hours
• 21-03(C) CalAIM California Advancing & Innovating Medi-Cal
• 21-03(D) Language Link Virtual Remote Interpretation (VRI)
• 21-03(E) Access Line Test Calls and Test Call Schedules

QI IN 21-02 - July 1, 2021

• 21-02(A) Mobile Crisis Service Programs
• 21-02(B) Family Urgent Response System - FURS
• 21-02(C) Telehealth and Face-to-Face Codes
• 21-02(D) Referral for Psych Services in Avatar
• 21-02(E) New Language Drop Down List for Progress Notes

QI IN 21-01 - June 1, 2021

• 21-01(A) DHCS Updates: Consumer Perception Surveys & NACT
• 21-01(B) Included Diagnosis Updates
• 21-01(C) Reporting Provider Misconduct
• 21-01(D) Avatar Assessment Locator
• 21-01(E) Update to CSP 2020 Instructions