Important information for Autism Corporate Service Providers (ACSP) and sole providers
As part of the ACD, TRICARE-certified and sole providers are required to attend an annual provider education training hosted by Humana Military. This one-hour training includes ACD requirements, correct billing practices, claims filing, authorizations, exclusions, medical record documentation, provider responsibilities and more. Failure to attend the training will result in a 10% claims penalty. One (1) ACSP representative is required to attend and expected to share information with their associates. Register for the ACD annual training here.
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The following educational opportunities are designed to offer information and facilitate discussion on a variety of mental health topics relevant to the military community.
Center for Deployment Psychology: Star Mental Health Providers (SBHP) training tiers
Psychological Health Center of Excellence: Education and training
National Center for PTSD: Continuing education
The Veteran’s Health Administration (VHA) and Department of Defense (DoD) strive to use evidence-based treatments for mental health conditions through the use of CPGs and clinical support tools).
Assessment and management of patients at risk for suicide
Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
The following educational opportunities are designed to offer information and facilitate discussion on a variety of mental health topics relevant to the military community.
Opioid Use Disorder in the Primary Care Setting
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VA/DoD
The use of opioids in the management of chronic pain
The use of opioids in the management of chronic pain pocket card
CDC Clinical Practice Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Pain
Diagnosis and management of SUD in the primary care setting
Managing acute and chronic pain in the primary care setting
PCP Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT)
Alcohol, Smoking and Substance Involvement Screening Test (ASSIST)
The provider readiness designation in our directory highlights mental health providers who are familiar with military culture and evidence-based treatments. This includes a wide range of professionals such as psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatric nurse specialists, clinical social workers, marriage and family therapists, mental health counselors, and pastoral counselors under a physician’s supervision. It's important to note that this designation does not extend to the TRICARE Overseas Program (TOP).
To earn this designation, providers must complete six specific courses offered by the Center for Deployment Psychology at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences.
TRICARE provider readiness designation | USUHS CDP
The six (6) courses are:
Military Culture: Enhancing Clinical Competence
The Deployment Cycle and Its Impact on Service Members and Their Families
Assessing Military Clients for Trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
An Overview of Sleep Disorders Common in Military Members
Addressing Suicide with Military-Connected Patients
Ethical Considerations for Working with Military Members and Veterans
