Transformations Care Network maintains strict clinical and operational procedures.
BOSTON, February 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Transformations Care Network (TCN), the parent company of recently acquired Northeast Health Services, is strengthening its commitment to improving access to mental health services that support the highest level of care. TCN acquired Northeast Health Services from its previous owners October 2020 and has invested in improving clinical and operational processes that ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and best clinical practices.
Northeast Health Services is expanding access to high-quality mental health care at new clinics across Massachusetts. Under new ownership, Northeast Health Service has worked to improve oversight, regulatory compliance and quality of care to improve the experience for both clients and team members.
On Tuesday, it was announced by Massachusetts The Attorney General's Office that the previous owners of Northeast Health Services agreed to a settlement with MassHealth to resolve allegations that the previous owners caused fraudulent claims to be submitted to MassHealth by failing to ensure that certain clinicians received proper supervision from a licensed clinician . As part of its investigation, the Attorney General's Office reviewed hundreds of meetings, most of which were properly supervised. Unfortunately, in some cases, documentation and proof of supervision was incomplete and previous owners were unable to demonstrate that all requirements were met. All service dates in the findings were from 2020 or earlier, before TCN took ownership of North East Health Services.
“The high quality of care we provide is important, as are our administrative processes. Both are critical to quality, safety and compliance,” he said. Brian Wheelan, CEO of TCN. “Northeast Health Services and Transformations Care Networks has invested heavily in training, documentation, supervisory staff and compliance verification to ensure our clients, supervisors and supervisees are properly protected.”
TCN respects the Office of the Attorney General for the work they do to ensure everything is done Massachusetts Residents have access to high quality mental health care from appropriately trained and supervised professionals. Since taking ownership of North East Health Services, TCN has put processes in place to ensure supervisor ratios, documentation standards and protocols are consistent with best clinical practice and regulatory requirements. These procedures are internally audited and regularly reviewed.
“We invest in the supervision, education and professional development of our clinicians throughout their careers,” said Wheelan. “We appreciate the great care our providers provide to our clients, and I am proud of the programs TCN has in place to support our clinicians.”
About Transformations Care Network
Transformations Care Network (TCN) is an industry-leading outpatient mental health organization committed to increasing access to high-quality care in its communities. TCN is passionate about improving the lives of those they serve with a growing network of clinics Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Virginia, Marylandand Washington. For more information about TCN, contact us at [email protected] or visit www.transformationsnetwork.com.
SOURCE Northeast Health Services; Transformations Care Network
