New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 7 - HEALTH
Chapter 21 - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Part 2 - STANDARDS OF DELIVERY FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES
Section 7.21.2.13 - STANDARDS FOR UTILIZATION MANAGEMENT
Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024
The collaborative requires appropriate utilization management (UM) standards to be implemented as well as activities to be performed so that excellent services are provided in a coordinated fashion with neither over nor under-utilization. The BHE shall manage the use of resources, maximize the effectiveness of care by evaluating clinical appropriateness, and authorize the type and volume of services through fair, consistent and culturally competent decision-making processes while ensuring equitable access to care and a successful link between care and outcomes. The consumer's service plan or treatment plan priorities, advance directives, and prolonged service authorizations for individuals with chronic conditions shall be considered in the decision-making process.
A. Necessity requirement: The BHE shall comply with 8.305.8.13 NMAC regarding standards for utilization management. References to "medical necessity" in 8.305.8.13 NMAC shall be read as "clinical and psychosocial necessity" as defined in these rules. References to "member" in 8.305.8.13 NMAC shall be read as "consumer" and shall include the consumer's family, legal guardian, and designated representative as appropriate. All requirements in 8.305.8.13 NMAC regarding providing notice to providers shall include notice to the consumer and consumer's family, legal guardian, and designated representative as appropriate.
B. Use of qualified professionals: The BHE shall ensure the involvement of representative practicing providers, consumers and family members in the development of its UM procedures. The BHE shall evaluate network provider satisfaction with the UM process as part of its annual provider satisfaction survey.
C. Decisions: The BHE shall make available UM decision criteria to providers, consumers, their families, and the public. The BHE shall ensure that consumers have an optimal choice of providers consistent with their treatment needs and available providers.
D. Records: The BHE shall maintain records (both hard and electronic) that verify its utilization management activities and compliance with UM requirements specified in this rule and the specific contractual requirements of the BHE contract.
