Providing STD Services with Diminishing Funds…a Tale of Three States

Acknowledgements -The authors are grateful to the Arizona Department of Health services, the Nevada State Division of Public and Behavioral Health, and the Oregon State Public Health Laboratory for their input on the content of this poster. Situation As federal and state funding diminished, the Nevada State Division of Public and Behavioral Health (DPBH) advocated for third-party billing to help sustain its 19 rural health clinics. Solution From 2010 to 2012, DBPH developed a billing system, trained staff, and began working with a clearinghouse. Outcome Currently, DPBH contracts with Medicaid and seven private payors to bill for STD and family planning services. While it does not cover all expenses, DPBH is able to generate an average of $100,000 in revenue per year.