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A Tale of Two Systems: A look at State Efforts to Integrate Primary Care and Behavioral Health in Safety Net Settings
Integrated behavioral health and primary care occurs when behavioral health specialty and general medical care providers work collaboratively to address patients' physical and behavioral health needs. Federal community health centers are uniquely positioned to partner with the community mental health system to deliver integrated care, and to address behavioral health issues as part of a comprehensive medical home. This report focuses on how Tennessee and Missouri - two states that NASHP works with under our National Cooperative Agreement with the federal Health Resources and Services Administration, Bureau of Primary Health Care (HRSA/BPHC) - have approached integration and provides lessons for states seeking to integrate health care delivery systems.May 2010» -
Building Better Systems for Child and Adolescent Mental Health Highlights from a meeting convened by the Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs (AMCHP) and the National Academy for State Health Policy (NASHP)
This paper summarizes the results of a meeting convened as a means of engaging state, federal, provider, and consumer experts from the child mental health and maternal child health fields in a conversation about how to develop stronger collaborative approaches to improve systems for child and adolescent mental health. The meeting was based on the premise that meeting child and adolescent mental health needs requires a continuum of services. This continuum includes promotion of social and emotional health and development, as well as prevention, early intervention, and care for mental health conditions affecting children and adolescents. While the discussion broadly considered the continuum of services for child and adolescent mental health, it had a strong focus on the promotion and prevention end of the continuum.January 2007 -
State Efforts to Manage the Behavioral Health Pharmaceutical Benefit
This brief discusses the hurdles states face in better managing behavioral health pharmaceuticals. In recent years, increases in cost and shifts in utilization are making psychotropic medicines one of the largest cost centers for Medicaid pharmacy programs.March 2006 -
Screening for Behavioral Developmental Problems: Issues, Obstacles, and Opportunities for Change
This paper examines issues related to screening children for developmental disabilities and problems. It examines the ways in which screening tools differ from one another and the challenges that are often faced by those working to integrate screening tools in medical practices. The paper is designed to provide states with a framework for evaluating developmental screening tools for young children so that state officials are equipped to make informed decisions and to work with pediatricians, parents, and other stakeholders in strengthening services to young children. The paper also includes summary information on 17 different tools.August 2004 - Submitted by Admin on Thu, 07/01/2010 - 18:20
American Academy of Pediatrics – Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics
This toolbox targets professionals interested in child development and behavior, especially those in the medical setting. Its focuses primarily on primary care, early identification and screening of perinatal depression, behavioral and developmental delays, and autism. This toolbox provides numerous articles, handouts, and research findings on the various elements of developmental screening: descriptions and comparisons of tools, their costs, and validity; implementation; coding; office procedures; specific disorders, electronic health records, and promoting community collaboration. Articles highlight various screening objectives and issues and include a feature allowing users to e-mail articles. A web-based discussion forum supports communication across subspecialty and primary care practice, including a forum on development and behavior issues in primary care. This toolbox also includes links to additional organizations and their resources. To access this toolkit, click here! -
The Affordable Care Act and Children with Special Health Care Needs: An Analysis and Steps for State Policymakers
Presented by the National Academy for State Health Policy with the support of the Catalyst Center at Boston University
Thursday, January 27, 20111:30 pm - 3:00 pmESTApproximately one in every seven children under 18 years of age, or 14 percent of children in the United States, has a special health care need. Children with special health care needs (CSHCN) have or are at increased risk for a chronic physical, developmental, behavioral, or emotional condition and also require health and related services of a type or amount greater than that required by children generally. The report, The Affordable Care Act and Children with Special Health Care Needs: An Analysis and Steps for State Policymakers, developed by the National Academy for State Health Policy (NASHP) for the Catalyst Center at Boston University reviews and analyzes key provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) relevant for CSHCN to help inform state policymakers' decisions. This webinar presented highlights from the analysis, including steps that state policymakers can take to address the needs of CSHCN as states work on health care reform.
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Supporting Behavioral Health for Older Adults: State Medicaid Strategies
Presented by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) through Abt Associates
Thursday, June 9, 20112:30 pm - 3:45 pmESTThe special behavioral health needs of older adults are a growing concern for state Medicaid programs. In meeting this challenge, states are frequently turning to existing state Medicaid options to provide cost effective, specialized services and supports for older adults with behavioral health needs. On this webinar, funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) through Abt Associates, presenters from three states will highlight tools and strategies being used in their states’ Medicaid program to address the specialized behavioral health needs of older adults.
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