Newsletter Articles | June 30, 2000
West Virginia Picks APS As Medicaid Vendor In $7.2 Million Contract
OPEN MINDS, The Behavioral Health & Social Service Industry Analyst
Industry News
The West Virginia Department of Human Resources has selected APS (formerly known as American Psych Systems) as the State's administrative vendor for utilization review, provider training, and quality improvement activities for behavioral health services under the state's Medical Assistance program. The 3-year contract, which is expected to begin August 1, 2000 is worth approximately $7.2 million, is part of a movement by the state toward a system of capitation. APS will provide clinical utilization review . . .