MassHealth DID billing records
| Submitted | Oct. 25, 2017 |
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From: Evan Anderson
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, M.G.L. c.66, ยง10, I hereby request the following records:
A spreadsheet of MassHealth billing records associated with Dissociative Identity Disorder (DSM-5 300.14).
I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as we believe this request is in the public interest, as suggested but not stipulated by the recommendations of the Massachusetts Supervisor of Public Records. The requested documents will be made available to the general public free of charge as part of the public information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and not for commercial usage.
I expect the request to be filled in an accessible format, including for screen readers, which provide text-to-speech for persons unable to read print. Files that are not accessible to screen readers include, for example, .pdf image files as well as physical documents.
In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 10 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Evan Anderson
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Public Records Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 25, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Public Records Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 25, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Executive Office of Health and Human Services
Hello Evan,
I am writing to confirm receipt of the below public records request today. We do not have any record of receiving this request previously on October 25, 2017 as indicated below. I will process this request now.
To ensure timely receipt and processing of your future requests, please submit public records requests through our online portal at the following link: https://www.mass.gov/forms/eohhs-prr-form or by emailing: EHS.RAO@MassMail.State.MA.US<mailto:EHS.RAO@MassMail.State.MA.US>
Thank you.
Regards,
Patricia M. Scanlan
Public Records Paralegal
Executive Office of Health and Human Services
One Ashburton Place, Room 1109
Boston, MA 02108
Tel: (617) 573-1621
Fax: (617) 573-1895
From: Executive Office of Health and Human Services
Dear Mr. Anderson,
Attached please find EOHHS's response to your public records request.
Regards,
Patricia M. Scanlan
Public Records Paralegal
Executive Office of Health and Human Services
One Ashburton Place, Room 1109
Boston, MA 02108
Tel: (617) 573-1621
Fax: (617) 573-1895
From: Evan Anderson
Hi there,
Thank you for providing this information. I made a mistake by not being clear enough in my request. I am specifically interested in learning what providers are treating patients with Dissociative Identity Disorder. I am also interested in records going as far back as 2000, if you are in possession of records going back that far.
Would you be able to process this as a new request for claims where the primary diagnosis is Dissociative Identity Disorder, broken down by provider and number of claims and/or the amount paid? If you have any clarification questions please let me know.
Best,
Evan
From: Executive Office of Health and Human Services
Hello Evan,
I am writing to acknowledge receipt of the below public records request. I have begun processing this as a new request and forwarded it to the data team for their analysis. I will provide you with a response on or before the 10-day deadline.
Regards,
Patricia M. Scanlan
Public Records Paralegal
Executive Office of Health and Human Services
One Ashburton Place, Room 1109
Boston, MA 02108
Tel: (617) 573-1621
Fax: (617) 573-1895
From: Executive Office of Health and Human Services
Dear Mr. Anderson,
Attached please find EOHHS's response to your public records request.
Regards,
Patricia M. Scanlan
Public Records Paralegal
Executive Office of Health and Human Services
One Ashburton Place, Room 1109
Boston, MA 02108
Tel: (617) 573-1621
Fax: (617) 573-1895
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