Kansas Mental Health Coalition
Speaking with one voice to meet critical needs of people with mental illness.
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September 23, 2015 Monthly Meeting Valeo Behavioral Health Center, 330 SW Oakley, Topeka, KS
(teleconference access 1-877-278-8686, enter 982797 use codes: *7 mute / *9 unmute)
Meeting room wi-fi: Guest@ccess
9:00 a.m.
Introductions and sign-in sheet Susan Crain Lewis, Vice President
Financial Report Andy Brown, Treasurer
Please renew your membership at KMHC website - the site will generate an invoice to pay by check. Contact Amy if you have questions.
Minutes of the previous meeting. Read Minutes
9:15 a.m. Reports
Board of Directors - Meets today. Will consider officer nominations for President. Review and consider Advocacy Committee recommendations.
Advocacy Committee –Grassroots Advocacy Network - Sue Lewis -
Mental Health and Aging Coalition - Nancy Trout
Governor’s Behavioral Health Services Planning Council – Wes Cole
Featured GBHSPC Subcommittee Report of the Month - each month, KMHC will review the annual report of one of the Governor's Behavioral Health Services Planning Council's subcommittees.
10:00 a.m. Guest Topic: Proposal for Emergency Observation and Treatment Legislation - Julie Solomon, Chief Strategic Mgmt Officer, Wyandot, Inc. and Cpt. Wade Brochers, Lenexa Police Dept.
- Read the KHI Article
- Read the Proposal
10:30 a.m. Legislative Update Amy Campbell
- Ongoing Continuum of Care Committee possible
- Kansas Hospital Association – new Behavioral Health Task Force - Oct. 27
- KDHE Mental Health Medication Advisory Committee - First meeting September 1, next meeting October 28 2-4 pm
Agenda/Members
Proposed Prior Authorization Policies
- PA Proposal for Antipsychotic Dosing Limits
- PA Proposal for Age Criteria
- PA Proposal for Dosing of Concurrent Antipsychotics
Powerpoint from KanCare HCBS Waiver Integration Public Information Session - Link to Handout online only
- 1115(c) waiver amendment posted 9-30-15
- CMS Comment Period 9-30-15 through 11-30-15
Kansas Health Foundation Fellows - Tobacco Cessation Initiative Read more here.
11:00 a.m. KDADS Update - KDADS Behavioral Health - Ted Jester, KDADS
11:25 a.m. Announcements
11:30 a.m. Adjourn
2015 KMHC Meetings: 9 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Jan 28, Feb. 25, Mar. 25, April 22, May 27, June 24, July 22, Aug 26, Sept. 23, Oct. 21, Nov 18, Dec. 16 Board Meetings: 12 noon quarterly the 4th Wednesdays (March 25, July 22, Sept. 23, Dec. 16)
For more information, contact: Kansas Mental Health Coalition
c/o Amy A. Campbell, Lobbyist, P.O. Box 4103, Topeka, KS 66604
785-969-1617, fax: 785-271-8143 campbell525@sbcglobal.net