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During September, State Agencies and Organizations Call Attention to Suicide Prevention
Arizona Medicaid - AHCCCS·AZ · Psychiatry, Primary Care·Provider News
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Jun 17, 2026
Summary
Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) announces September as National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and releases the 2017 State Plan for suicide prevention. This is an informational announcement about awareness initiatives and does not contain billing or coding changes for medical practices.
Action Required
No billing action required. This is an informational announcement about suicide prevention awareness month. Practices may choose to display suicide prevention resources (National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK) in patient areas and be aware of warning signs (IS PATH WARM mnemonic) when treating patients with mental health concerns.