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January Conference Call Highlights
January
16, 2006
In an ongoing
effort to improve planning, coordination, and collaboration for the Integrated
Children’s Service Initiative (ICSI), the Department of Public Welfare
(DPW) leadership is conducting monthly conference calls with counties and
providers. These calls supplement the work of the ICSI advisory group and
the department’s regional offices.
Highlights from
the January 6 call included the following reports and updates from state officials.
- The fiscal
year 2005/06 ICSI enrollment list on the DPW web site has been updated.
Members are urged to check the site if they have submitted a program for
review and approval.
- Staff from
the DPW PeopleStat program are continuing to develop data parameters to
measure ICSI impact and outcomes. PeopleStat will be forming a work group
to assist in this effort in the coming months.
- The Office
of Medical Assistance Programs (OMAP) announced that Elizabeth Campbell
will be conducting ICSI program description reviews for compliance and rate
setting on behalf of OMAP.
- The lead
contact person for OMAP in the implementation of ICSI programs is Thomas
Artz. As a result of recent office moves Mr. Artz’s current phone
number is 717-214-8236.
- Providers
wishing to track the progress of program descriptions through the review
and approval process are encouraged to contact Richard Gold, the DPW consultant
facilitating the initiative.
- DPW continues
to hold weekly meetings with all of their offices and their consultant to
track and facilitate ICSI program enrollment and issue resolution.
A complete summary
of the conference call will be posted on the DPW web site and can be found
in the integrated children’s services initiative section of the Services
for Children page.
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