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Join us at the American Psychiatric Association Annual Meeting next week! Author Health Executive Medical Director and VP of Population Health, Dr. John Taylor, MD, MBA, FACLP, will be discussing “From Fee-for-Service to Acceptance of Risk: Navigating the Journey to Value-Based Payment (VBP) in Behavioral Health.” Catch this session to learn: ➡️ How VBP strategies can improve services for specific high-needs populations ➡️ The advantages associated with VBP arrangements, like aligned incentives that make the quadruple aim achievable ➡️ Existing and emerging VBP models that incorporate behavioral health metrics and impact positive clinical outcomes We hope to see you there! #behavioralhealth #VBP #valuebasedcare #seriousmentalillness #SMI

Dr. Andria Peterson, PharmD, Executive Director of the Roseman Medical Group EMPOWERED Program, joined us at the Neighborhood Health Series as our first guest speaker of the fall. Dr. Peterson presented on - EMPOWERED: How One Program is Changing the Lives of Recovering Moms with Substance Use Disorders and their Babies. In this presentation, Dr. Peterson discussed how EMPOWERED develops and unleashes the power of expectant and recent individuals with opioid and/or stimulant use disorders to actively manage their health and partner in their care, from recovery through stabilization to resilience. She also discussed EMPOWERED's iterative assessments, personalized care plans, counseling services, and health education for program participants through a four-step care plan. With increasing public awareness and support, the program is growing and impacting lives today while providing long-term benefits in support of healthy families. We'd like to give thanks to the brave EMPOWERED moms, Jen, Sydney, Amani, and Crystal for sharing their stories of recovery. Their individual and collective progress in the EMPOWERED embodies what the program is about: non-judgmental support no matter what stage of recovery they are in. We'd also like to give thanks to the EMPOWERED team, Roseman University College of Medicine, the Southern Nevada Health District, State of Nevada, and all of EMPOWERED's community partners for their support of the program. Finally, thank you to Vanessa Maniago, Roseman University Vice President for Strategic Implementation and Engagement, for organizing & implementing the Neighborhood Health Series event. If you or someone you know is pregnant or recently had a baby and using opioids or stimulants for any reason, you’re not alone. Many are facing a similar struggle. If you live in Southern Nevada, there is non-judgmental help available to you. For more information, please visit: http://empoweredmoms.org to request no-cost support #opioidaddiction #opioidusedisorder #opioidcrisis #addictionawareness #opioid #stimulantaddiction #stimulantdrugs #stimulantusedisorder #addictionrecovery #recoveryispossible #recoverycommunity #stopthestigma #mentalhealth #roadtorecovery #addictionkills #support #rosemanuniversity

This training is designed to strengthen attendees' understanding of mandated reporting obligations of Arizona behavioral health professionals! https://lnkd.in/g95peZKx

Learn How to Develop Community Partner Relationships in Behavioral Health with these South Central AIDS Education & Training Center (SCAETC) training slides: https://lnkd.in/eT6Dfu3e

Across the nation, inadequate and inequitable access to behavioral health care is a public health crisis. Millions of Americans face mental health and substance use challenges — sometimes both at once, yet only a fraction receive any behavioral health treatment. The new and growing care model, the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC), offers creative solutions with documented results to meet these challenges and is making significant headway toward access to equitable, high-quality behavioral health care that’s sustainable. View our whitepaper to learn more about how and why the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic is a model for sustainable, whole-patient care. https://ow.ly/Ei4N50QziSx

The January issue of the Great Lakes Current is now available! Discover what's happening in the Great Lakes ATTC, MHTTC, and PTTC, and explore new content, upcoming training, and valuable resources! https://lnkd.in/dCMFep8R This issue features: -"Integrating Spirituality and Counseling with African American Clients" by Kisha Freed & Mark Sanders -The Opioid Response Network's 2022-2023 regional summits on public health priorities -Announcement of the "HHS Innovation Challenge to Prevent Human Trafficking Among Women and Girls" sponsored by the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health (OASH), Office on Women’s Health (OWH). -As always, you will also find links to all upcoming events and trainings hosted by the Great Lakes ATTC, MHTTC, and PTTC! Read the newsletter: https://lnkd.in/dCMFep8R Subscribe so you never miss out on our latest news, products, and trainings! https://lnkd.in/d-Zk752r #newsletter #addictionrecovery #mentalhealthsupport #prevention #behavioralhealth #selfcarematters #recoveryispossible #SAMHSA

📺 On-Demand Webinar | Behavioral health providers need to stay current with trends in federal and state regulation of scope of services, clinical coverage criteria, and service line expansion opportunities. Join Jeff Brown of EBG Advisors, Inc., and Epstein Becker & Green, P.C., attorney Kevin Malone for an overview of these recent trends and a discussion on methods of service line expansion opportunity and analysis through market exemplars. #BehavioralHealth #MentalHealth #Healthcare

Behavioral Health Integration and the Journey to Health Justice As a Behavioral Health provider, I strongly believe that these two frameworks are intrinsically connected in many ways. For more than two decades, the integration of Behavioral Health into Primary Care has helped us to prioritize prevention and coordination of services among those who have been denied not only access to care, but also quality of care. Health Justice brings to the table the discussion of addressing the structural determinants of health as the root cause of health inequities. It also forces us, MH providers, to look at how laws governing our health care finance system have perpetuate discrimination in the delivery of health care services. Let’s keep this journey to health justice strong!

Despite attempts to improve disparities in access to treatment, research shows that racial and ethnic minority populations continue to face significant challenges in accessing any form of mental health or substance use treatment, let alone culturally sensitive treatment. MHA believes that the best response is for all providers including MHA and its affiliates to embrace and integrate a multifaceted, holistic, approach to diversity that focuses on acceptance, inclusion, and understanding of the needs of all communities. We strive for a better tomorrow by adopting the truth that all people deserve equal opportunities in health care including mental health care. Key Findings of the Overall US Healthcare State Rankings - Indiana ranked #38* *National Healthcare Quality and Disparities Report

Struggling with GI issues? You're not alone! Megan Riehl, Psy. D., a clinical psychologist and gastroenterology specialist, shares insider strategies to get your gut-brain axis back in sync. With over 15 years of experience, Dr. Riehl now runs one of the first GI behavioral health clinics in the country at the University of Michigan. To learn more, click the link in the comments. #gutbrainaxis #healthawareness #wellnessjourney #blueprintpodcast