CFAC Meeting

March 21, 2009

9am

Bill – announcements

Member discussion:

·        review of written statement from Christine Kudlate

·        discussion of statement from ARP Phoenix

·        the financial situations of Family Preservation Svcs (for profit), ARP Phoenix, Alpha Omega, Patton Counseling, Families Together

Joint Committee Mtg on Wednesday, March 25^th

Incentive pay to providers in rural counties

NAMI Grading the States Report

·        Member asked how stimulus money will affect services in NC?  Will NC have to provide difference in funds?

·        Bill & Bob stated that Chris Phillips suggested to use report to advocate for change

·        Member asked how many states failed? What was average grade? What state has best overall program (NAMI executive was asked), Ohio.  Can NC benefit from knowledge of their program?

·        MH advocate who visits hospitals – perhaps team w/ volunteer, family member & professional to monitor and reflect to LME

Kelly – send MHA announcement for March 27^th event to Peer Counseling Graduate Class

Suggested items for Joint Committee Meeting

·        Use the Grading of the States Report to promote change

·        Write a letter regarding the $$$ aspect of the stimulus package

·        LOC recommendations to the GA

·        Follow up w/ Board Members contact info on website,

a.     if fearful of contact from general public; make link to a standardized form which do not show WHN staff email but directs form as needed

·        LBP comments and questions

·        Are other LMEs having these problems?

State information

·        Regional meetings of Reform of MH care, one meeting in NC – need to obtain time & date

·        Involuntary commitment laws

·        UM/UR funds not in LOC recommendation àClass action lawsuit by providers against VO, contract not being reviewed

a.     Why change – finally got VO billing, payments, service under control (??) Why be in such a hurry?

·        Nesbitt not for more consolidation; 1 of 38 members of mh/dd/sa comm that makes the rules

CFAC Regional meetings

·        Get chairs together for working lunch or something

·        Visit other CFAC meetings

Bob suggested that we work w/ State Coalition – they meet once a year to talk $$$

Fund Balance Discussion

·        Dan Zorn & other providers funds cut effective February 19^th …letter from WHN dated March 12^th …

·        CFAC agreed to request Sharon L. at meeting in April/May about 2009-2010 budget (has to be approved by June)

Potential office move – lease ends in June, renewable by either party – who knows what?

Member discussion regarding outdated action plan & critical issues, possible secretary for CFAC to keep minutes

a.     Kelly will redo action plan, critical issues and long-term projects

Discussion of LBP, section 2

** At next meeting, we will skip to Consumer Access

2pm

Meeting adjourned

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