2012 NOTICE TO PROVIDERS
LMHAs will be updating their network development plans beginning March 1, 2012. The first step in the revision process is for the LMHA to determine what providers may be interested in joining the local provider network. Based on that information, they will develop procurement plans and obtain public comment. Draft plans must be submitted to DSHS on October 1, 2012.
A new list of interested providers is developed for each planning cycle. If you are interested in participating in an LMHA’s provider network, you must submit a new Provider Inquiry Form this year, even if you submitted a form during the 2010 planning cycle. To ensure that you are included on an LMHA’s list of potential providers, submit your Provider Inquiry Form as early as possible in the planning period, preferably in March or April. If you submit the form after that, you may also want to contact the LMHA directly to ensure it is aware of your interest. It is not necessary for you to send the Provider Inquiry Form to the LMHA; simply refer the LMHA to this DSHS website. Also, please be aware that LMHAs will be finalizing their plans in August and September and may not be able to integrate your information into their planning documents if you submit a Provider Inquiry Form during that period. You will, however, be able to participate in any procurement conducted as a result of the local planning process. The schedules for procurement will be described in the local plans.
Providers who are interested in providing mental health services in one or more of the LMHA service areas are directed to select the link of that LMHA from the list of participating LMHAs. Please note that NorthSTAR does not develop its network through the Local Planning and Network Development process.
Using the Provider Inquiry Form, potential providers submit a description of their qualifications, including their experience as it relates to the same or similar services and populations defined in the RDM service packages. Information submitted by interested providers will be posted on the appropriate LMHA web page(s).
This is a list of providers who have indicated their possible interest in providing certain services in the area served by a particular LMHA.
Submitting Completed Provider Inquiry Forms
- Completion of the Provider Inquiry Form (MS Word) indicates your interest in providing services for one or more Local Mental Health Authorities (LMHAs).
- Please review the information about each LMHA before completing the form. In making your selections, remember that the LMHAs you choose will be contacting you to schedule a follow-up meeting. Narrowing your focus from the start can reduce the time and effort you and the LMHAs need to invest later in the process.
- Applicants must be qualified, credentialed and capable of providing services according to the Resiliency and Disease Management (RDM) requirements.
- Information provided on this form will be posted to applicable Department of State Health Services’ (DSHS) Local Network Planning and Development web page(s).
- After posting, LMHAs and other interested stakeholders, including the public, will be able to review the information you provide on this form.
- Completing this form does not in any way commit the LMHA to procure your services, and DSHS will have no role in arranging for your services to be procured by the LMHA.
- Refer to the list of LMHAs for a list of counties served by each local mental health authority.
- Refer to RDM Service Requirements and Other Standards for a list of service package definitions
- When complete, return the form via email to LPND@dshs.state.tx.us. Please include the name of the organization in the subject line, and contact information in the body or signature of the e-mail message.