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Primary Care Provider Burnout: Implications for States & Strategies for Mitigation
/in Policy Virginia Reports Cost, Payment, and Delivery Reform, Health Coverage and Access, Population Health, Primary Care/Patient-Centered/Health Home, Workforce Capacity /by NASHP WritersProvider burnout is widespread and becoming more pervasive over time. Using the experience of the Heart of Virginia Healthcare (HVH) as a lens, this brief addresses the scope and impact of provider burnout, why states should care, and what states can do about it. HVH is one of seven regional cooperatives reaching 1500 primary care practices nationwide as […]
Improving Behavioral Health Access & Integration Using Telehealth & Teleconsultation: A Health Care System for the 21st Century
/in Policy Reports Behavioral/Mental Health and SUD, Care Coordination, Chronic and Complex Populations, Cost, Payment, and Delivery Reform, Health Coverage and Access, Health IT/Data, Health System Costs, Medicaid Managed Care, Medicaid Managed Care, Physical and Behavioral Health Integration, Quality and Measurement, Safety Net Providers and Rural Health, Workforce Capacity /by Lesa RairIndividuals with medical and behavioral health comorbidities often receive fragmented care, resulting in higher costs and poorer outcomes. States, the federal government, and providers have all made significant investments to build and expand evidence-based integration models, such as the collaborative care model, to reduce fragmentation and improve care. However, workforce shortages and limited resources may hinder […]
A Conversation with State Officials on Medicaid Adult Dental Coverage
/in Policy Colorado, Iowa, Washington Webinars Essential Health Benefits, Health Coverage and Access, Oral Health, Safety Net Providers and Rural Health, Workforce Capacity /by NASHPOral health is an important part of overall health, however, access to dental coverage for low-income adults remains a challenge, particularly since these benefits are optional for state Medicaid programs. In this webinar, Medicaid officials from Colorado, Iowa, and Washington—three states that have recently taken action on their adult dental benefits—will share insights on important factors in the decision to add, reinstate, or introduce adult dental benefits; how adult dental benefits fits into the larger health reform discussion in each state; successes and challenges each state has faced since implementation; and future policy considerations.
Adult Dental Benefits in Medicaid: Recent Experiences from Seven States
/in Policy Reports Essential Health Benefits, Health Coverage and Access, Oral Health, Safety Net Providers and Rural Health, Workforce Capacity /by NASHP and Keerti KanchinadamOral health is an important part of overall health, however, access to dental coverage for low-income adults remains a challenge, particularly since these benefits are optional for state Medicaid programs. This brief summarizes policy lessons from seven states (California, Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Massachusetts, Virginia, and Washington) that have recently added, reinstated, or enhanced their Medicaid […]
Shaking Up the Delivery of Traditional Mental Health Services
/in Policy Blogs Behavioral/Mental Health and SUD, Care Coordination, Chronic and Complex Populations, Cost, Payment, and Delivery Reform, Health System Costs, Physical and Behavioral Health Integration, Primary Care/Patient-Centered/Health Home, Workforce Capacity /by Mary TakachSeveral primary health care organizations (PHCOs) that I have spoken with in the states and in Australia during my 10-month fellowship have established a central referral point or “one stop shop” to help primary care practices connect their patients to community-based mental health and/or substance abuse services. These referral centers can take the load off […]
Transforming the Workforce to Provide Better Chronic Care: The Role of Local Care Coordinators at CareFirst
/in Policy District Of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia Reports Care Coordination, Chronic and Complex Populations, Cost, Payment, and Delivery Reform, Health Coverage and Access, Physical and Behavioral Health Integration, Primary Care/Patient-Centered/Health Home, Quality and Measurement, Workforce Capacity /by Mary Takach and Susan ReinhardPart 6 in the Transforming the Workforce to Provide Better Chronic Care: The Role of Registered Nurses series. Click to see the rest of the series. CareFirst, a commercial insurer serving Maryland, northern Virginia, and the District of Columbia, utilizes local nurse care coordinators to support primary care providers within its patient-centered medical home program. […]
Transforming the Workforce to Provide Better Chronic Care: The Role of a Community Health Nurse in a High-Utilizer Program in Oregon
/in Policy Oregon Reports Behavioral/Mental Health and SUD, Care Coordination, Chronic and Complex Populations, Chronic Disease Prevention and Management, Community Health Workers, Cost, Payment, and Delivery Reform, Health Coverage and Access, Health System Costs, Physical and Behavioral Health Integration, Population Health, Workforce Capacity /by Mary TakachPart 5 in the Transforming the Workforce to Provide Better Chronic Care: The Role of Registered Nurses series. Click to see the rest of the series. Yamhill Community Care Organization (YCCO), one of 16 coordinated care organizations in Oregon, utilizes a community health nurse to manage its Community HUB program, which helps “super-utilizer” patients more […]
A Day in the Life of Community Health Nurse Emily Williamson
/in Policy Oregon Behavioral/Mental Health and SUD, Care Coordination, Chronic and Complex Populations, Chronic Disease Prevention and Management, Community Health Workers, Cost, Payment, and Delivery Reform, Health Coverage and Access, Health System Costs, Medicaid Managed Care, Physical and Behavioral Health Integration, Population Health, Workforce Capacity /by NASHP StaffDeveloping a coordinated care organization in northwest Oregon’s Yamhill County presented an opportunity to build an organization that reflected the community’s vision for high-quality, more efficient, integrated care for Medicaid beneficiaries. When assessing the needs of the community, it became clear to Yamhill Community Care Organization’s (YCCO’s) Clinical Advisory Panel (CAP) that a small percentage […]
Integrating Community Health Worker Models into Evolving State Health Care Systems
/in Policy Care Coordination, Chronic and Complex Populations, Chronic Disease Prevention and Management, Community Health Workers, Cost, Payment, and Delivery Reform, Health Coverage and Access, Health System Costs, Physical and Behavioral Health Integration, Population Health, Safety Net Providers and Rural Health, Workforce Capacity /by NASHPMonday, February 23, 2015 Moderator: CDR Thomas PryorUnited States Public Health Service, Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation Project Officer Presenters: Gail Hirsch Director, Office of Community Health Workers, Massachusetts Department of Public Health Kari ArmijoHealth Care Reform Manager, Medical Assistance Division, New Mexico Human Services Department Allie Gayheart Manager of Health Initiatives, South Carolina […]
A Day in the Life of Nurse Planner Joan Kindt in the Minnesota Health Care Home Program
/in Policy Minnesota Care Coordination, Chronic and Complex Populations, Chronic Disease Prevention and Management, Community Health Workers, Cost, Payment, and Delivery Reform, Health Coverage and Access, Long-Term Care, Physical and Behavioral Health Integration, Population Health, Primary Care/Patient-Centered/Health Home, Quality and Measurement, Workforce Capacity /by NASHP StaffHealth care reform goals established by the Minnesota Legislature call for all Minnesotans to have access to patient-centered care, accessible, comprehensive, and coordinated primary care. The HCH program is the path to these goals. Becoming a health care home (HCH) in Minnesota means adopting “an approach to primary care in which primary care providers, families, […]
For individuals living with complex, often chronic conditions, and their families, palliative care can provide relief from symptoms, improve satisfaction and outcomes, and help address critical mental and spiritual needs during difficult times. Now more than ever, there is growing recognition of the importance of palliative care services for individuals with serious illness, such as advance care planning, pain and symptom management, care coordination, and team-based, multi-disciplinary support. These services can help patients and families cope with the symptoms and stressors of disease, better anticipate and avoid crises, and reduce unnecessary and/or unwanted care. While this model is grounded in evidence that demonstrates improved quality of life, better outcomes, and reduced cost for patients, only a fraction of individuals who could benefit from palliative care receive it. 
State Strategies to Increase Diversity in the Behavioral Health Workforce
/in Behavioral/Mental Health and SUD Featured News Home, Reports Behavioral/Mental Health and SUD, Opioid Use Disorder, Workforce Capacity /by Mia Antezzo, Jodi Manz, Eliza Mette and Kitty Purington