Special Initiatives

Mental Health Outpatient Treatment and Rehabilitative Services

Webinars and Events

Webinars and Events

  • May 2026: Integrated Care in MHOTRS Webinar: MCTAC in partnership with the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH), hosted a webinar as part of the MHOTRS Proposed Part 599 Regulation Changes series focused on how these changes will affect integrated care in MHOTRS. This session explored the proposed changes in Part 599 to discuss how MHOTRS providers can effectively incorporate integrated care options and requirements to address both mental health and addiction needs. Presenters reviewed opportunities and expectations within the MHOTRS framework to support co-occurring needs and improved outcomes for individuals served.

  • May 2026: MHOTRS and Hospital/Community Transitions Webinar: MCTAC in partnership with the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH), hosted a webinar as part of the MHOTRS Proposed Part 599 Regulation Changes series, focused on supporting effective transitions between hospital and community-based MHOTRS services. This session provided an overview of proposed regulatory requirements to promote continuity of care, reduce readmissions, improve access to care, and ensure individuals receive timely, coordinated support as they move across levels of care. The webinar also discussed the requirements for hospitals and explored strategies for strengthening communication and collaboration between inpatient and outpatient providers to improve outcomes and individual experiences.

  • October 2024: Mental Health Outpatient and Rehabilitative Services (MHOTRS) Intensive Outpatient Program Webinar:
    The New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH), in partnership with MCTAC, presented a webinar on 10/17/2024 of key information for the Mental Health Outpatient Treatment and Rehabilitative Services (MHOTRS) Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). The purpose of this live webinar was to review program guidance and discuss common misconceptions. Topics covered included OMH's program vision, myths and facts related to billing and programmatic implementation requirements, and insights from current IOP providers.

  • May 2024: Documentation and Electronic Health Record (EHR) Trends:
    Managed Care Technical Assistance Center (MCTAC) and Community Technical Assistance Center (CTAC), in partnership with the NYS Office of Mental Health (OMH), hosted an in-person documentation training event in Albany, with a spotlight on how Electronic Health Record (EHR) vendors and providers have been working together to streamline documentation in MHOTRS programs.

  • June 2023: Mental Health Outpatient Treatment and Rehabilitative Services (MHOTRS) Learning Collaborative Lessons Learned Webinar: As a conclusion to our Mental Health Outpatient Treatment and Rehabilitative Services (MHOTRS) Learning Collaborative, MCTAC hosted a Lessons Learned Webinar on June 28, 2023. During this webinar, the NYS Office of Mental Health (OMH) and the MCTAC team reviewed key topics, insights, and takeaways from the 3-month Learning Collaborative. Participants from the Learning Collaborative also served as panelists to share their experiences. A broad range of topics were covered, including: documentation, billing, implementation strategies, off-site services and peer support services.

  • January 2023: Billing Changes for Mental Health Outpatient Treatment and Rehabilitative Services (MHOTRS): This pre-recorded webinar provides an overview of the updated billing guidance for Article 31 Mental Health Outpatient Treatment and Rehabilitative Services (MHOTRS). Topics presented in this webinar include 2022 rate increases, Rate Distribution System, Part 599 Regulation Changes, as well as Peer/Family Support Services, Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) services, and an overview of revenue cycle management. 

  • September 2022: Mental Health Outpatient Treatment & Rehabilitative Services (MHOTRS) Regulation Overview Webinar: The New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) presented an overview of the Part 599 proposed regulations bringing OMH Article 31 Clinic services under the Medicaid State Plan Rehab Option as Mental Health Outpatient Treatment and Rehabilitative Services (MHOTRS). This shift will add flexibility for billing and waiver processes, and include an option to provide Peer Support Services, as well as allowances for offsite service provision for all populations served within MHOTRS.

  • July 2022: Mental Health Outpatient Treatment & Rehabilitative Services Regulation Overview Webinar: The New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) presented an overview of the newly released Part 599 proposed draft regulations that bring OMH Article 31 Clinic services under the Medicaid State Plan Rehab Option as Mental Health Outpatient Treatment and Rehabilitative Services (MHOTRS). This shift adds flexibility for billing and waiver processes, and includes an option to provide Peer/Family Support Services, as well as allowances for offsite service provision for all populations served within MHOTRS.

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