BitsnBytes-Winter2024-2025

Bits & bytes Winter 2024-2025 17 Billing Supervisors Practice Group: Improves the way NJAMHAA member agencies bill and collect for services rendered; addresses billing issues relating to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Medicaid and other third-party billing entities; provides analysis, support and advocacy. Meeting date: February 20, 2025 10:00 A.M. to 11:30 A.M. Human Resources (HR) Practice Group: The IT Project has expanded the scope of compliance to human resources since this business unit also has regulatory issues where the use and implementation of technology can assist. This group often has subject matter experts to present to the committee regarding best practices, regulatory compliance and avoiding HR pitfalls when working with their employees. Meeting dates: March 20, 2025 10:00 A.M. to 11:30 A.M. June 12, 2025 10:00 A.M. to 11:30 A.M. Staff from all member organizations can participate in our groups. IT Professional Advisory Committee: The IT PAC plays an integral role in the advocacy efforts of the IT Project for member agencies’ IT needs; assists behavioral healthcare providers in the collection, processing, integration and interpretation of data through automation; shares technical expertise, future trends and the management of outcome, performance and financial data; and investigates the application of new technologies to increase efficiency, enhance revenue, reduce costs and improve quality of services. Meeting date: March 17,2025 10:30 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. Quality Assurance/Compliance Practice Group: This group shares information about quality assurance/performance improvement, licensing, regulations, standards, accreditation, corporate compliance and more. Meeting date: January 23, 2025 10:00 A.M. to 11:30 A.M. Information Technology (IT) Practice Groups To join any of these groups, please contact Shauna Moses, Vice President, Public Affairs and Member Services at smoses@njamhaa.org . Please also contact Shauna if you need additional information. Make the most of your NJAMHAAmembership! Participate in NJAMHAA’s practice groups!