May 20, 1:00 – 2:00 pm ET
Medical Necessity Webinar Series Part 2 – Medicaid and Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment (EPSDT)- The Title V and Medicaid Relationship

Course Description:

The Catalyst Center and the National Coordinating Center for the Regional Genetics Networks, two programs supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration, are pleased to announce a three-part webinar series to help the genetics community better understand how they can navigate medical necessity. This webinar series will provide information about medical necessity through the lens of genetic cases.

Learning Objectives:

At the conclusion of this session, participants should be able to:

1. Explain how EPSDT sets a standard for care for children and youth and its relationship to medical necessity
2. Compare the relationship of Title V and Medicaid for supporting coverage and access to services in states.
3. Define the first steps in the process of getting prior authorization for medically necessary services

Target Audience:

Healthcare Providers, Public Health Professionals, Individuals/Families

The Catalyst Center (Grant U1TMC31757) is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $500,000, with no financing by nongovernmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.

The National Coordinating Center for the Regional Genetics Networks is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under Cooperative Agreement #UH9MC30770 from 6/2020-5/2024 for $800,000 per award year. This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.