What is FMC?
FMC was developed by Our Lady of the
Lake Regional Medical Center in response to the community's need for quality,
integrated mental health and chemical dependency management. As a comprehensive
managed behavioral healthcare organization, FMC has worked with various
customers and partners and has an extensive network of behavioral healthcare
providers and expert case managers.
FMC philosophy
FMC is committed to the effective management
of mental health and chemical dependency benefits through the coordination
and planning of treatment services. FMC works with providers who share
our vision of delivering quality, cost-efficient behavioral healthcare
services. FMC coordinates with clients and providers on an individualized
basis to ensure referrals are made to the appropriate behavioral health
professionals.
Services and features:
- Customer-oriented
service
- Easy access for
members
- Cost-effective
coordination of care
- Case management
in partnership with providers and members
- Treatment coordinated
at the least restrictive, yet most medically appropriate level
- Accurate and timely
assessment and evaluation
- Physician-directed
utilization management
- Problem-oriented,
client-centered short-term therapy
FMC provider network
FMC has a comprehensive network of behavioral
healthcare providers. These providers encompass a variety of specialties,
including physicians, psychologists, social workers and licensed counselors,
and are able to serve the behavioral healthcare needs of a diverse population.
All FMC providers complete a rigorous credentialing process prior to joining
our network.
Provider Directory
24-hour-a-day
medical management
FMC
case managers have extensive experience in both the delivery and the management
of chemical dependency and mental health services. These licensed professionals
work on an individual basis with members, providers and customers to ensure
that services are delivered in a timely manner. The medical management
system provides convenient 24-hour access to behavioral healthcare utilization
and case management expertise. FMC members can easily access FMC seven
days a week, 24 hours a day by dialing our nationwide toll-free number
and speaking with a case manager.
FMC
case managers are specialists in the area of behavioral healthcare and
have extensive experience in the delivery of mental health and substance
abuse services. As licensed behavioral healthcare professionals, FMC case
managers understand the unique issues surrounding behavioral healthcare.
Utilization
and case management system:
- Concurrent
reviews performed on all cases at all levels of care
- Comprehensive
case management
- Coordinated
discharge planning
- Review
focus - member receives treatment at the least restrictive level of
care
24-Hour access
225-765-8500 in Baton Rouge
Toll free 1-800-572-6983
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