RCT: How low-resource primary care planning can benefit postpartum health

In early 2023, Massachusetts began implementing its Roadmap for Behavioral Health Reform, a sweeping set of changes aimed at simplifying access and entry to the state’s outpatient #behavioralhealth care system for all Massachusetts residents. In a new issue brief prepared with support from the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation and based on input from select Massachusetts stakeholders and early implementation data, Manatt Health’s Stephanie Anthony, Elizabeth Boyes, Jocelyn Guyer and Natassia Rozario describe the key components of the Roadmap and how they are intended to improve access to behavioral health care services. The report also provides an update on implementation of the Roadmap, describes early successes and challenges, and identifies opportunities to strengthen implementation moving forward. Learn more and read the full brief here:

Philadelphia’s first behavioral health urgent care for adults provides immediate access to vital services, helping to reduce ED visits and inpatient stays and offering a positive experience even on the worst days. Learn how this care model improves access, elevates patient experience, and prevents crises — with insights from Nicole Connell, Valen Brozey LPC, LMFT, & Mark O'Dwyer MBA, MA, LPC: https://lnkd.in/gT3KYq3t

UVA Health is set to open its new Neurodevelopmental and Behavioral Health Clinic for children at Riverside on December 20th. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/e2zQZZ-z

By integrating behavioral health services with primary care, Ovatient ensures patients receive seamless whole-person care when they need it, wherever they are. Take a listen to Amy Lukowski, Psy.D., Director of Integrated Behavioral Health, as she shares a powerful patient story illustrating the effectiveness of our integrated, virtual-first care model and how it connects patients to coordinated care that can lead to better health outcomes

Rhode Island hospital expands to fill post-pandemic behavioral health access gaps: Care New England Health System always and continually strove to provide an efficient, full continuum of behavioral health services across its organization. However,  the heightened, pandemic-driven rise in demand truly underscored the critical need for full-spectrum behavioral health access. http://dlvr.it/THNFLr

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The AAMC reports that 60% of Psychiatrists are 55 or older. But, 46% are 65 or older and still practicing. Psychiatrists aren't always the retiring type. This shows itself in different ways: capping census, reducing hours worked, working, but less reliable to be able to schedule. This makes it tough on administration to plan for. 2 common examples: 1. Administration on a Behavioral Health Unit has a small team and all Psychiatrists are in their 80s. Between Medical Leave & lack of hours worked, having to fill schedules became a daily challenge. How can they get more consistency in staffing? 2. Rural Psychiatric Hospital. Hasn't been able to recruit a new psychiatrist in years. More than half of their workforce is at retirement age. Administration needs to supplement the current workforce, but how? Check out below for solutions:

Proactive behavioral health solutions are critical for primary care physicians (PCPs) looking to take a whole health approach when delivering care to children and adolescents. Click through our graphic to learn more about what proactive programs are out there, and how they enable better care coordination, which leads to lasting positive whole health outcomes. https://lnkd.in/gsmNU2EU

Psychiatrist shortages and rising demand make meeting community behavioral health needs more difficult than ever. Telemedicine eliminates geographic barriers to access and equips medical groups, primary care practices, and outpatient groups with access to behavioral health experts who can boost behavioral health capacity or become your behavioral health department entirely. See how at https://lnkd.in/gtPJKmm5

💡 The future of behavioral health care is here! California’s BH-CONNECT will expand access, equity, and quality for Medi-Cal members with significant behavioral health needs. Together, we’re making a difference. 🌍✨ #HealthTransformation #BehavioralHealthInnovation #EquityInCare