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Downloadable Resource June 20, 2022Recognizing the Inner Voice: Breaking the LGBTQIA+ Conversation Barrier
On-Demand Webinar June 1, 2022The month of June is Pride Month and throughout the world the LGBTQIA+ communities come together to celebrate sexual and gender diversity, and to raise awareness of the ongoing pursuit… Read MoreMental Health Crisis Infographic
Downloadable Resource May 19, 2022May Mental Health Awareness Month: An Interview With Michael Townsend
Interview May 9, 2022May has been recognized and celebrated as Mental Health Awareness month within the United States since 1949. During the month of May, efforts are made to reach millions across the… Read MoreMay Mental Health Awareness Month: An Interview With Saundra Jain, MA, PsyD, LPC
Interview May 9, 2022May has been recognized and celebrated as Mental Health Awareness month within the United States since 1949. During the month of May, efforts are made to reach millions across the… Read MoreImpact Of Trauma On Women With Children
Interview May 8, 2022Pregnant women from marginalized communities are at high risk for problematic birth experiences due to historical trauma and exposure to racism and discrimination, the biological and psychosocial consequences of which… Read MoreMay Mental Health Awareness Month: An Interview With Christine Yu Moutier, MD
Interview May 2, 2022May has been recognized and celebrated as Mental Health Awareness month within the United States since 1949. During the month of May, efforts are made to reach millions across the… Read MoreThe Treatment Of Depression In Older Adults: An Evidence-Based Practices Toolkit
Article April 12, 2022Overview of the instances of depression in older adults Depression affects more than 19 million Americans of all races, ages, and genders every year (Mental Health America, 2022). Depression is… Read MoreHHS Mental Health Strategy Calls For Transforming Health & Social Services To Support Equitable & Holistic Care
Article April 4, 2022On March 1, 2022, President Biden and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a new national mental health strategy. This effort, called the National Tour to… Read MoreThe Impact Of Adherence In Patients With Bipolar I Disorder
On-Demand Webinar March 31, 2022Treatment non-adherence is a dilemma in bipolar disorder and is one of the leading challenges in providing effective treatments for people diagnosed with BP I disorder. During our discussion today,… Read MorePsychiatric Advance Directive: Leon Ravin, MD
Podcast March 29, 2022Listen to Amica Simmons-Yon, PharmD, PhD and Alyssa Peckham, PharmD, BCPP as they spill the tea on Psychiatric Advance Directives with special guest, Dr. Leon Ravin. During this episode, Dr.… Read MoreCharacterizing Mixed States & Mixed Features: Conceptual Matters In Treatment Direction
Interview March 15, 2022This presentation will review the history of mixed states and mixed features, focusing on conceptualization, phenomenology, diagnostic considerations and treatment options. Read MoreCall To Action: The Need For Stigma Awareness In Healthcare Professional Education
On-Demand Webinar March 9, 2022Recognizing the need for awareness of mental health stigma in healthcare professional education programs can be challenging. In this webinar, our panelists from medical, pharmacy, and psychology academic settings will… Read MoreIntergenerational Effects Of Racism
Video March 1, 2022People of Color are disproportionately exposed to chronic and cumulative stress over the life course. Join Dr. Sierra Carter in this recording as she reviews the “Intergenerational Effects of Racism”… Read MoreIntergenerational Effects Of Racism
Downloadable Resource March 1, 2022The Impact Of Systemic Racism On Black Americans Wellness
On-Demand Webinar February 23, 2022Over the past 2 years, during the age of COVID-19 pandemic, the spotlight has been on inequity and disadvantages faced by many Black Americans who try to access healthcare services… Read MoreAddressing Mental Health In Primary Care – The Key To Improving Health
Article February 15, 2022It has become widely accepted knowledge in both the United States (and worldwide) that healthcare outcomes have both physical and mental health dimensions (Funk, M., Saraceno, B., Drew, N., &… Read MoreIdentifying & Treating Anxiety Disorders In Older Adults
Article February 15, 2022Anxiety is a very common disorder among older adults, affecting as many as 10 to 20 percent of the older population.[1] Although often under diagnosed and untreated, anxiety is the… Read MoreIntegrating Mental Health Care In 5 Steps: The Primary Care Practice’s Toolkit
Article February 8, 2022Introduction Primary care clinicians are in a unique and ideal position to efficiently screen, diagnose, and treat a range of behavioral health issues. Primary care teams frequently address common mental health disorders,… Read MoreHow To Engage Older Adults With Digital Health
Article February 8, 2022The Covid-19 public health emergency has changed the landscape of healthcare service delivery. Healthcare service providers have had to pivot rapidly to new and different treatment modalities while serving patients… Read MoreLifespan Impact Of Racism-Related Stress
Video February 1, 2022Research findings have suggested that early life stressful experiences-like racial discrimination have a lasting impact on biological risk for disease and premature mortality due to chronic diseases of aging.1 In… Read MoreThe Use Of Digital Tools For Serious Mental Illness & Substance Use Disorder
On-Demand Webinar January 26, 2022The use of digital tools for the treatment of patients with mental illness is a dynamic and rapidly growing area of interest. In this webinar, Dr. Michael E. Thase, MD… Read MoreLong-Acting Injectable Antipsychotics & The Evolving Healthcare Landscape Post-COVID-19 Pandemic For Patients With Schizophrenia & Bipolar I Disorder
On-Demand Webinar January 21, 2022Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder have a significant burden that is expected to have escalated due to COVID-19. People with serious mental illness are at increased risk of COVID-19 and have… Read MoreThe 12 Steps To Inclusivity In Mental Health Services Infographic
Downloadable Resource January 18, 2022Learn more about the aspects of inclusivity in mental health services by downloading this infographic that was based on “The 12 Steps to Inclusivity in Mental Health Services” series. Read MoreWhat Do We Mean By Integrated Care, Whole Person Care, Transmural Care, Or Coordinated Care?
Article January 17, 2022The buzzword in health policy these days is “integrated care.” Also known as whole person care, transmural care, coordinated care, collaborative care, or holistic care, the basic premise is that… Read MorePrompt Outpatient Behavioral Health Treatment Helps Reduce Total Cost Of Care Over Subsequent Two Years
Article December 27, 2021Evernorth consumers diagnosed with behavioral health conditions who received from three to 19 outpatient treatment visits within 90 days after diagnosis had fewer visits to the emergency department and fewer… Read MoreTreatment Adherence In Mental Health
Downloadable Resource December 10, 2021A downloadable and shareable resource collating key information and resources available through PsychU.org that address the topic of treatment adherence in mental health. The areas addressed by the resource include,… Read MoreThe Role Of The Pharmacist In Managing Patients With Opioid Use Disorders (OUD): Focus On Stigma
Interview December 10, 2021In this interview, Bethany DiPaula, PharmD, BCPP, FASHP addresses the issue of stigmatization of patients with OUD, steps pharmacists can take to address stigma as well as the importance of… Read MoreFirst Episode Psychosis: Focus On US Hispanic Population
On-Demand Webinar December 8, 2021This presentation will review concepts of First Episode Psychosis (FEP) and Coordinated Specialty Care (CSC) while focusing on the cultural considerations for treatment, outcomes, and research for the US Hispanic… Read MorePsychiatric Advance Directive – Part 4: The Logistic “Nuts-And-Bolts”
Interview November 22, 2021This is an on-demand web interview (video) of a four-part series on Psychiatric Advance Directives (PAD) discussing logistics of putting together this document. Audience members are strongly encouraged to review… Read MoreIn-Depth Review Of The Australian Guidelines For Mood Disorders: Part 2
Interview November 19, 2021Managing mood disorders is challenging across the world. Following on from a robust discussion on international perspectives of mood guidelines with Drs. Gin Mahli from Australia, Dr. Sagar Parikh from… Read MoreShared Decision Making & Patient Empowerment In The Digital Age: A Conversation Between A Clinician & Patient Advocate Part 1: Shared Decision Making & The Use Of Digital Tools (2-Part Series)
On-Demand Webinar November 18, 2021Digital health technology can be used in a variety of ways to empower patients. Shared decision making is one patient engagement strategy that may be enhanced using digital tools. In… Read MoreIn-Depth Review Of The Australian Guidelines For Mood Disorders: Part 1
Interview November 17, 2021Managing mood disorders is challenging across the world. Following on from a robust discussion on international perspectives of mood guidelines with Drs. Gin Mahli from Australia, Dr. Sagar Parikh from… Read MoreUnderstanding Integration, Identifying Top Models, & Knowing The Future Of Its Role In Health & Human Services
On-Demand Webinar November 17, 2021Integration is changing the competitive advantage for health and human service provider organizations—and with it, changing the parameters of financial sustainability. Integration brings with it value-based reimbursement, consolidation, and leverage… Read MorePsychiatric Advance Directive – Part 3: A Deep Dive
Interview November 15, 2021This is an on-demand web interview (video) of a four-part series on Psychiatric Advance Directives (PAD). Audience members are strongly encouraged to review Part 1-Introduction to PAD prior to reviewing… Read MoreViruses, Vaccines, & Long-Term Consequences: Perspectives On SARS-CoV-2 ‘Mythbusters’ Edition
Interview November 10, 2021SARS-CoV-2 has impacted our health, wealth, and lives on a global scale, the extent to which will not be fully appreciated for years to come. As we begin to re-establish… Read MoreADHD Interview With Dr. Newcorn: Part 2
Interview November 9, 2021It is estimated that ~6 million children have been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in the US with a large proportion having another mental or behavioral disorder1. Additionally,… Read MoreADHD Interview With Dr. Newcorn: Part 1
Interview November 9, 2021It is estimated that ~6 million children have been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in the US with a large proportion having another mental or behavioral disorder1. Additionally,… Read MorePsychiatric Advance Directive – Part 2: Clinical Implication
Interview November 8, 2021This is an on-demand web interview (video) of a four-part series on Psychiatric Advance Directives (PAD). Audience members are strongly encouraged to review Part 1-Introduction to PAD prior to reviewing… Read MoreViruses, Vaccines & Long-Term Consequences
Downloadable Resource November 4, 2021Viruses, Vaccines, & Long-Term Consequences: An Update On SARS-CoV-2
Interview November 3, 2021SARS-CoV-2 has impacted our health, wealth, and lives on a global scale, the extent to which will not be fully appreciated for years to come. As we begin to re-establish… Read MorePsychiatric Advance Directive – Part 1: The Introduction
Interview November 1, 2021This is an on-demand web interview (video), part I of a four-part series on Psychiatric Advance Directives (PAD). The following questions will be address by our esteemed guest and expert,… Read MoreNeurocircuitry Of Depression
On-Demand Webinar October 27, 2021During this webinar our speakers will begin with a brief overview of the history of neurocircuitry therapeutics. They will then introduce the core brain networks, and the current state of the… Read MoreThe 12 Steps To Inclusivity In Mental Health Services (Part IV)
Interview October 25, 2021From the 2019 Pew Research Center survey of over 25 countries on people’s view of diversity in their country, most people around the world believe their country has become more… Read MoreThe 12 Steps to Inclusivity in Mental Health Services (Part III)
Interview October 18, 2021From the 2019 Pew Research Center survey of over 25 countries on people’s view of diversity in their country, most people around the world believe their country has become more… Read MorePerspectives Of Schizophrenia Treatment Guidelines
On-Demand Webinar October 13, 2021Schizophrenia is a challenging diagnosis both domestically and across the world. Various treatment guidelines have been developed by key thought leaders to share perspectives on acute and long-term management of… Read MoreThe 12 Steps To Inclusivity In Mental Health Services (Part II)
Interview October 11, 2021From the 2019 Pew Research Center survey of over 25 countries on people’s view of diversity in their country, most people around the world believe their country has become more… Read MoreThe 12 Steps to Inclusivity In Mental Health Services (Part I)
Interview October 4, 2021From the 2019 Pew Research Center survey of over 25 countries on people’s view of diversity in their country, most people around the world believe their country has become more… Read MoreLet’s Talk About Inclusive Healthcare For The LGBTQIA+ Community
Downloadable Resource October 1, 2021Join PsychU to celebrate and raise awareness of LGBT History Month in October! In the US, 4.5-12% adults identify as LGBTQ1,2 and only 16% of US academic healthcare practices reported having comprehensive… Read MoreTechnology In Mental Health: Role Of The Treatment Team
On-Demand Webinar September 14, 2021Digital health technology can be used in a variety of settings to increase adherence, engage patients, and measure outcomes. Many providers are adopting digital health solutions to increase their ability… Read MoreBridging Gaps in Behavioral Health Treatment: A Narrative Summary
Article September 10, 2021Introduction The Lancet Commission on Behavioral health and Sustainable Development called for a global partnership of governmental agencies, development agencies, non-profits, and private industry to come together to transform mental… Read MorePatient Perspective: Self Advocacy In Mental Health
Interview August 31, 2021Laura Kaponer, Certified Peer Support Specialist, sits down with Dr. Miranda Fisher to share her perspective on the importance of self-advocacy when it comes to mental health. Ms. Kaponer describes… Read MorePatient Perspective: Wellness Strategies For Recovery From Mental Health Conditions
Interview August 31, 2021Laura Kaponer, Certified Peer Support Specialist, sits down with Dr. Miranda Fisher to discuss wellness strategies focused on improving mental health and wellbeing during the recovery process. Featuring: Laura Kaponer,… Read MorePatient Perspective: The Importance Of Mental Health Professionals
Interview August 31, 2021Laura Kaponer, Certified Peer Support Specialist, sits down with Dr. Miranda Fisher to share her perspective on the stigma mental health professionals often face. Featuring: Laura Kaponer, CPSS is a… Read MorePatient Perspective: Living With Borderline Personality Disorder
Interview August 31, 2021Laura Kaponer, Certified Peer Support Specialist, sits down with Dr. Miranda Fisher to share her story on being diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). She discusses the challenges involved in… Read MoreBehavioral Health HEDIS® Measures: An Annual Update From NCQA©
On-Demand Webinar August 25, 2021The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) collects information on the performance of health care service delivery from health plans covering more than 191 million people using its proprietary Healthcare… Read MoreLong-Acting Injectable Antipsychotics Now Easier To Find Closer To Home
Article August 19, 2021During their 2021 legislative sessions, both Maryland and North Carolina enacted bills to allow pharmacists to administer long-acting injectable antipsychotics (LAIA) and other injectable drugs to consumers with a doctor’s… Read MoreQuality Standards & Performance Measures Infographic
Downloadable Resource August 17, 2021Metrics & Improvement In Quality Outcomes: Pharmacist’s Corner Section Advisor Interview On PsychU’s Theme For August
Interview August 4, 2021In this interview, Dr. Megan Ehret, Pharmacist Corner Section Advisor, discusses metrics and quality outcomes. Find out what types of metrics exist for a pharmacist to participate in. Featuring:… Read MoreSpotlight On Minority Mental Health Month: A Conversation With Dr. Napoleon B. Higgins Jr.
Video July 23, 2021PsychU invites you to join the conversation with Dr. Napoleon B. Higgins Jr. as he discusses some of the challenges encountered in the delivery of behavioral health care in minority… Read MoreDigital Technologies For Bipolar Disorder
Video July 22, 2021Please join us for this discussion providing an overview of the use of digital technologies in bipolar disorder. Dr Goulding will discuss unmet needs in bipolar disorder, how digital technologies… Read MoreDigital Technologies For Substance Use Disorder
Video July 6, 2021Arturo C. Taca, MD, Psychiatrist & Medical Director, INSynergy Treatment Center, describes the unmet treatment needs in addiction and mental health, and reviews the role of digital technologies for the… Read MoreIntroduction To LGBTQIA+ Populations, Mental Health Disparities, & How To Provide Culturally Competent & Affirming Care
On-Demand Webinar June 29, 2021The month of June is Pride Month and throughout the world the LGBTQIA+ communities come together to celebrate sexual and gender diversity and to raise awareness of the ongoing pursuit… Read MoreShared Decision-Making & Supporting Changes In Treatment
Video June 24, 2021Explore the integration of shared decision-making into treatment plans to help patients achieve daily small steps to improve and maintain functioning. Related Resources Read MoreWhat Role Can LAIs Play In Early-Phase Schizophrenia?
Video June 23, 2021Understand the holistic causes of relapse, including thinking and acting long-term, emotional challenges, and adherence and review possible ways to avoid deterioration of functioning, relapse, and rehospitalization. Related Resources Read MoreNurses In Leadership Series: Dr. Karah Brashier
Video June 16, 2021Join in the conversation as nurses across the country share their experiences, wisdom, and best practices that exemplify nursing at its best. In PsychU’s new series on nursing leadership, we… Read MoreTrauma Informed Care: Pharmacist’s Corner Section Advisor Interview On PsychU’s Theme For June
Interview June 3, 2021In this interview, Dr. Megan Ehret, Pharmacist Corner Section Advisor, discusses trauma informed care, an important topic particularly as we work through the pandemic. What is the definition of trauma… Read MoreRecovery-Oriented Perspective & Approach (ROPA) To Behavioral Health Care: A Discussion Among A Clinician & A Peer Specialist On Acknowledgment & Addressing Of Recovery Challenges
Interview June 2, 2021Hear from Alison A. Carroll, LCSW-R and Dwayne Mayes, MS address questions from their webinar series on Recovery-Oriented Perspective and Approach (ROPA) to Behavioral Health Care on acknowledging and addressing… Read MoreRecovery-Oriented Perspective & Approach (ROPA) To Behavioral Health Care: A Discussion Among A Clinician & A Peer Specialist On Conveying Hope During One’s Recovery Journey
Interview June 2, 2021Join Alison A. Carroll, LCSW-R and Dwayne Mayes, MS, as they address questions from their webinar series on Recovery-Oriented Perspective and Approach (ROPA) to Behavioral Health Care on the importance… Read MoreRecovery-Oriented Perspective & Approach (ROPA) To Behavioral Health Care: A Discussion Among A Clinician & A Peer Specialist On Inclusive Recovery
Interview June 2, 2021Hear from Alison A. Carroll, LCSW-R and Dwayne Mayes, MS, address questions from their webinar series on Recovery-Oriented Perspective and Approach (ROPA) to Behavioral Health Care on aspects of inclusive… Read MoreFocus On Primary Care: Adverse Childhood Events & Trauma Informed Care
Interview June 1, 2021Phillip Lai, Pharm.D., BCPP interviews PsychU’ PCP Corner Section Advisors, Brendan Montano, MD and W. Clay Jackson, MD on the impact of Adverse Childhood Events. Our advisors discuss strategies for… Read MoreHamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HAM-A)
Downloadable Resource May 27, 2021Administration time: 10–15 minutes Main purpose: To assess the severity of symptoms of anxiety Population Adults, adolescents and children The HAM-A was one of the first rating scales developed to… Read MoreMental Wellness Across The Lifespan Series: Older Adult Infographic
Interview May 26, 2021In the United States, millions of Americans are affected by mental illness. The month of May has been designated as National Mental Health Awareness Month. PsychU joins the national movement to raise awareness by hosting a series on Mental Wellness Across the Lifespan. It… Read MorePsychotherapies For Mood Disorders & Schizophrenia
Interview May 25, 2021In the last decades, psychotherapy has gained increasing acceptance as a major treatment option for mood disorders and schizophrenia. This presentation will review the American Psychiatric Association (APA) clinical practice… Read MoreMental Wellness Across The Lifespan: Dr. Mojgan Makki Shares Perspectives On Research In Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Interview May 24, 2021Tune in for this interview clip featuring Dr. Mojgan Makki, MD, DFAACAP as she shares her perspectives with Dr. Jacquelyn Canning regarding research within the field of child & adolescent… Read MoreMental Wellness Across The Lifespan: Dr. Mojgan Makki On Accessing Care In Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Interview May 24, 2021Listen in as Mojgan Makki, MD, DFAACAP provides thoughts on accessing care for families in need of child and adolescent psychiatry services. She speaks to the role that school systems,… Read MoreMental Wellness Across The Lifespan Series: Youth Mental Health – Stats & Supporting Organizations Infographic
Video May 24, 2021In the United States, millions of Americans are affected by mental illness. The month of May has been designated as National Mental Health Awareness Month. PsychU joins the national movement… Read MoreCharacterizing Mixed States & Mixed Features: Conceptual Matters In Treatment Direction
On-Demand Webinar May 14, 2021This webinar reviews the history of mixed states and mixed features, focusing on conceptualization, phenomenology, diagnostic considerations and treatment options. Dr. Roger McIntyre is a paid consultant of Otsuka Pharmaceutical… Read MorePerspectives On International Guidelines For Depression: Follow-Up Question & Answer Discussion With Dr. Sagar Parikh
Interview May 11, 2021In April, PsychU brought you our first global panel event focusing on perspectives surrounding international depression guidelines. As a follow-up to this dialogue, Dr. Sagar Parikh shares insights on the… Read MoreMental Wellness Across The Lifespan: An Interview With Dr. Mojgan Makki
Interview May 10, 2021In this presentation, Mojgan Makki, MD, DFAACAP describes some of the more common psychiatric, behavioral, and neurodevelopmental disorders in child & adolescent psychiatry to lay the foundation for a series… Read MoreMental Health Awareness Month 2021 Toolkit
Downloadable Resource May 7, 2021Mental Health America (MHA) started Mental Health Month in 1949 to communicate the importance of mental health to overall health. MHA insights about the factors that lead to mental health for… Read MoreSchizophrenia: Fast Facts
Downloadable Resource May 6, 2021Focus On Primary Care: Bipolar Disorder Update For Primary Care – The Rapid Mood Screener
Interview May 1, 2021May 2021 – Bipolar Disorder Update for Primary Care – the Rapid Mood Screener Roland Larkin, PhD, MBA interviews PsychU’s PCP Corner Section Advisors Brendan Montano, MD and W. Clay… Read MoreTransforming Care Delivery: Implementing Integrated Behavioral Health Care In The Real World
On-Demand Webinar April 21, 2021In October 2020, nine key thought leaders representing disparate sectors of the health care system—from advocacy, primary care, criminal justice, and academia— gathered online over two days in a “Bridging… Read MoreApril Is Alcohol Awareness Month
Video April 16, 2021Alcohol Awareness Month was founded in 1987 by the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence to forward these three ideas: Alcoholism is a disease, and the alcoholic is a… Read MoreNeuropsychiatric Symptoms In Alzheimer’s Disease: A Focus On Agitation
On-Demand Webinar April 8, 2021This webinar archive is a discussion on neuropsychiatric symptoms in Alzheimer’s disease, with a focus on agitation. Drs. Jeffrey Cummings, George Grossberg, and Bryan Archuleta will review the definition of… Read MoreMotivational Interviewing
Interview February 16, 2021Motivational Interviewing is a counseling style intended to strengthen reasons for behavioral change by eliciting a client’s motivations for change and resolving ambivalence. This is an approach that health care… Read MoreQuality Assurance Initiatives In Psychiatric Pharmacy
Video December 7, 2020In this presentation, Melissa Mitchell, PharmD, BCPS, BCPP, BCGP and Andrew Williams, PharmD, BCPP, BCGP address administrative, regulatory, and clinical initiatives in psychiatric pharmacy. The speakers also discuss creating specific,… Read MoreManaging A Pandemic: A Pharmacist’s Perspective
Video September 20, 2020In this presentation, Melissa Mitchell, PharmD, BCPS, BCPP, BCGP, Residency Program Director, Riverside University Health System; Andrew Williams, PharmD, BCPP, BCGP, Residency Program Coordinator, Riverside University Health System; and Aneta… Read MorePsychiatry Perspectives On COVID-19: Impact On Health Care Providers & First Responders & A Path Forward (Part One in a Two-Part Series)
On-Demand Webinar August 11, 2020Moderated by Senior Medical Science Liaison, Jacquelyn Canning, PharmD, BCPP, this webinar identifies preliminary impacts of COVID-19 on the mental health and well-being of health care providers and first responders.… Read MoreNew Roles For A Pharmacist Near You
Article July 20, 2020We are 13 weeks into the pandemic crisis. For executives of health and human service organizations, the question is how to make the “crisis normal” work and pivot to a… Read More2020 BIPOC Mental Health Month Toolkit
Downloadable Resource July 6, 2020Each July, Mental Health America (MHA) aims to shed light on the multitude of mental health experiences of Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) communities, and others that face disproportionate… Read MorePharmacists Authorized To Test For COVID-19
Article May 18, 2020New Department of Health and Human Service (HHS) guidelines, announced April 8, 2020, authorize licensed pharmacists to order and administer FDA-approved COVID-19 tests, including serology tests.1 Those who do so… Read MoreDoes Targeting Stigma Improve Quality Of Life For Individuals With Schizophrenia Or Major Depression?
Article May 11, 2020Stigma against mental illness has not declined in recent years; in fact, according to some research, it has increased. So report the authors of a recent study about coping with… Read MoreOvercoming Stigma In Mental Health
Downloadable Resource May 4, 2020Download Resource Read MoreThe Negative Psychological Effects Of Quarantining & How To Mitigate Them
Article May 4, 2020Quarantine measures due to the COVID-19 outbreak are sweeping the globe. With widespread mandates in effect to shelter in place, many individuals are largely confined to their homes. All this… Read MoreBalancing Act: Preventing Burnout & Establishing Wellness For Health Care Professionals
Interview May 4, 2020In this interview, Dr. Gaurava Agarwal discusses the balancing act we all face to perform at our highest level, both personally and professionally, while avoiding the obstacle of burnout. He… Read MoreUse Of Telemedicine & Technology In The Treatment Of Mental Health During The COVID-19 Crisis
On-Demand Webinar April 29, 2020The COVID-19 crisis has increased the use of telemedicine to adapt to new social distancing guidelines. Transitioning to digital health care may be stifled by state telemedicine regulations, HIPAA, and… Read MoreBalancing Act: Preventing Burnout For Health Care Professionals During The Coronavirus Pandemic & Times Of Crisis
Interview April 27, 2020In this interview, Dr. Gaurava Agarwal discusses the balancing act we all face to perform at our highest level, both personally and professionally, while avoiding the obstacle of burnout. He… Read MoreNurses’ Role In Behavioral Health During The Crisis Of COVID-19
Interview April 23, 2020Anxiety, fear, and trauma can be rampant during times of natural disaster. Kimberly Lonergan, RN, MSN, interviews Tony Amberg to hear his perspectives on nurses’ role during a pandemic, including… Read MoreDigital Assessments & Interventions For Mental Healthcare: Potential Benefits & Guidelines
Downloadable Resource April 22, 2020Digital Tools For Mental Health
Video April 20, 2020Telepsychiatry: Implementation & Best Practices
Video April 20, 2020Dr. Mehdi Qalbani discusses his experience providing telepsychiatry in the Information Age. Topics include regulatory concerns, practice guidelines, and web-side manner when working remotely. Mehdi Qalbani, MD, MSPH, is the… Read MoreMaking Sense Of Uncertainty: A Discussion With New York City Metro Area Clinicians & A Peer Specialist On The Impact of COVID-19 On Psychiatry From The U.S. Epicenter
On-Demand Webinar April 14, 2020New York State is at the heart of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, with more confirmed cases than any single country in the world.1 In this exclusive PsychU… Read MoreDisclosing To Others Fact Sheet
Downloadable Resource April 13, 2020Ideally, the people around you will understand your illness and encourage you. But the important people in your life might not know much about mental illness. They may want to… Read MoreImpact Of COVID-19 On Mental Health Care: Perspectives From A Psychiatrist & Primary Care Provider On Access & Treatment
On-Demand Webinar April 8, 2020The COVID-19 pandemic will permanently change mental health treatment, agree Drs. Madhukar Trivedi and Sloan Manning, a psychiatrist and a primary care physician, respectively. Whether that treatment occurs in a… Read MoreTelemedicine In The Treatment Of Substance Use Disorder
Article April 6, 2020Some 21 million people in the United States have a substance use disorder (SUD) related to their use of alcohol, opioids, or other drugs. From 1999 to 2016, the rate… Read MoreCOVID-19 Resource & Information Guide
Downloadable Resource April 1, 2020The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Offers These Tips For People With Mental Illness: For anyone who is unsure about attending therapy sessions outside the home, especially those who… Read MoreCoronavirus & Mental Well-Being
Article March 30, 2020News is everywhere about the swift spread of coronavirus and the deaths in its wake. There is much we do not know about the virus or the disease it causes,… Read MoreWorld Bipolar Day 2020
Downloadable Resource March 25, 2020The CHOICE–D Patient & Family Guide To Depression Treatment
Downloadable Resource March 2, 2020The information in this guide is drawn from The Canadian Network for Mood and Anxiety Treatments (CANMAT) 2016 Clinical Guidelines for the Management of Adults with Major Depressive Disorder, published… Read MoreCigna Reports Combined Medical, Pharmacy & Behavioral Benefits Reduces Annual Costs By More Than $207 Per Covered Life
Article March 2, 2020Cigna reports its commercial members with integrated medical, pharmacy, and behavioral benefits had annual medical costs of averaging $207 less per covered life than members enrolled in non-integrated plans. For… Read MoreOptimizing Clinical & Mental Health Provider Performance
On-Demand Webinar February 26, 2020Mental health providers may detect a small portion of their patients who experience increased symptom severity.1 Implementing symptom-rating scales to monitor outcomes helps promote communication and may provide objective data… Read MoreLeveraging Digital Technology For Better Mental Health Care
Article February 17, 2020Despite vast improvements in diagnosis and treatment over the last half-century, mental illness is underdiagnosed and undertreated. The reasons are many and varied. Among them: a lack of access for… Read MorePrimary Care Trends In Behavioral Health
Article February 17, 2020Dr. Manning provides an update on trends in behavioral health and their impact on primary care. To read about this update and more, check out the 2019 Trends In Behavioral… Read MoreHow Do Bipolar Disorder Type I & Type II Differ?
Article February 10, 2020Traditionally, bipolar disorder type II (BDII) has been thought to be less severe—and less disabling—than bipolar disorder type I (BDI). Experts believe this characterization might be attributed to the fact… Read MoreFCC Unanimously Approves ‘988’ As National Suicide Prevention Hotline
Article February 3, 2020On December 12, 2019, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) unanimously approved “988” as the official phone number for suicide prevention. The purpose in having a three-digit phone designation is… Read MoreUnderstanding & Managing Combat-Related Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Interview February 3, 2020Dr. Croft provides insight into civilian medical and mental health service providers treating veterans with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Dr. Croft covers common misconceptions, presenting symptoms, and current evidence-based treatments… Read MoreInnovations In Mental Health Service Delivery & Implications For Providers
On-Demand Webinar January 28, 2020New technologies, changing reimbursements, and corporate consolidations are amongst the many drivers evolving the health care landscape.1 During this webinar archive, the speakers discuss strategies for future sustainability in ever-changing… Read MoreBrief Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Is A Cost-Effective Intervention For Soldiers At-Risk Of Suicide
Article January 20, 2020Brief cognitive behavioral therapy (BCBT) is a cost-effective intervention for active-duty soldiers who are at risk of suicide. Using the federal discount rate, it is estimated that the U.S. Department… Read MorePerspectives Of A Caregiver: Stigma & Mental Health Awareness Questions
Interview January 20, 2020This podcast highlights Kathy Day’s experience as a caregiver to her relative with mental illness. Ms. Day answers questions concerning caregiver stigma and public awareness for people who may not… Read MoreMajor Depressive Disorder In Chronic Kidney Disease
On-Demand Webinar December 10, 2019Major Depressive Disorder affects more than 260 million people worldwide1. The reported prevalence of depression in patients with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) ranges from 20-65%2. This webinar provides an overview… Read MoreCrossing The Social Determinants Divide
Article December 9, 2019A recent report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) found that social determinants are a major impediment to managing care for high-cost Medicaid beneficiaries. The biggest impediments include a… Read MoreSubstance Use Disorder Raises Risk Of Death After Valve Surgery For Heart Infection
Article December 9, 2019People with substance use disorder were 2.41 times more likely to die after undergoing valve surgery for endocarditis than people without substance use disorder. In a group of 228 people… Read MoreOklahoma Expands Virtual Pharmacist Program, Uses AI To Generate Treatment Plans
Article December 9, 2019On October 23, 2019, the Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA) announced statewide expansion of a pilot Medicaid virtual pharmacist program facilitated by the Arine Virtual Pharmacist platform. Clinicians from the… Read MoreUnsheltered Homeless Far More Likely To Report Significant Health Concerns Than Sheltered Homeless
Article December 9, 2019Unsheltered homeless individuals are far more likely to report significant health concerns than sheltered homeless individuals. Approximately 50% of unsheltered people reported having a combination of a physical health condition,… Read MoreIndividuals With Diabetes & Behavioral Health Disorders Have Higher Risk Of Long-Term Medical Complications
Article December 2, 2019In the 10 to 12 years following a diagnosis of diabetes, individuals who also have behavioral health disorders experience a risk of more severe medical complications than those without preexisting… Read MoreTechnology & Mental Health: Defining The Current Landscape
On-Demand Webinar November 19, 2019In 2018, approximately 43% of patients with mental illness received clinical treatment.1 Technological advances in mental health are expanding access to consumers. During this webinar, Drs. Megan Coder and Jake… Read MoreWhy Guidelines Matter
Article November 18, 2019OPEN MINDS last survey of health plans found a marked increase in the reported required use of professional guidelines – 59% in this year’s survey, compared with 41% in 2017… Read MoreSuicide Stratification Risk Models & The Role Of Pharmacists In Suicide Education & Prevention
On-Demand Webinar September 25, 2019Traditionally, pharmacists provide medication education and monitor side effects of patients. In a recent study exploring pharmacist comfort in the area of suicide education, most pharmacists expressed an interest in… Read MoreBehavioral Health HEDIS® Measures: An Annual Update From NCQA©
On-Demand Webinar August 29, 2019The most-used tool in health care for improving performance is the Healthcare Effectiveness Data Information Set (HEDIS®). HEDIS® asks how often insurers provide evidence-based care to support more than 70… Read MoreThe Impact Of Opioid Use Disorders & The National Response
Downloadable Resource August 5, 2019The opioid crisis in the U.S. has been well documented over the past several years. Sections of the country have been ravaged by drug overdoses and families are being torn… Read MorePsychU Supporters: An Interview With Trinitas Regional Medical Center (TRMC)
Interview August 5, 2019We invite you to listen to our interview with James McCreath, Ph.D., LCSW, VP of Behavioral Health and Psychiatry at Trinitas Regional Medical Center (TRMC) and St. Joseph’s Health. Dr.… Read MorePsychU Supporters: An Interview With Mental Health America (MHA)
Interview August 5, 2019Paul Gionfriddo, President and CEO of Mental Health America (MHA), sits down with PsychU to discuss the history and purpose of MHA. Since 1909, MHA has been advocating for mental… Read MoreCommunicating With Loved Ones Living With Serious Mental Illness: A Caregiver Perspective
Interview August 5, 2019At least 8.4 million Americans provide care to an adult with an emotional or mental health issue.1 Caregivers have identified numerous challenges to providing care to their loved one, such… Read MoreAddressing Social Determinants: Impacting Health & Wellness Beyond Traditional Medicine (SDoH Series Part 1)
On-Demand Webinar July 29, 2019Social determinants of health (SDoH) – like socioeconomic status, education, neighborhood and physical environment, employment, social support networks, and access to health care – can have drastic impacts on individual… Read MoreCVS Health Launches New Initiative Focused On Chronic Kidney Disease
Article July 29, 2019On April 30, 2019, CVS Health (CVS) announced the Phase 1 start of a new kidney care initiative focused on chronic kidney disease and dialysis. The CVS Kidney Care initiative… Read MorePsychU Supporters: An Interview With Kevin Einbinder DBSA
Interview July 29, 2019The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) is a non-profit organization providing support groups for people or families with depression or bipolar disorder. Kevin Einbinder sat down to talk briefly… Read MoreMental Health America Minority Mental Health Month 2019 Toolkit
Downloadable Resource July 27, 2019July is Minority Mental Health Month and it is important for the mental health community to bring awareness to the unique struggles that underrepresented groups face in regards to their… Read MoreVA Expands Private Provider Options For Veterans Under MISSION Act
Article July 15, 2019On June 5, 2019, the federal Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued final rules to expand community-based health care options for veterans under the federal Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening… Read MoreImplementing Measurement-Based Care—From Idea To Action
Article July 15, 2019A couple of months ago, we wrote about the lack of measurement-based care or the use of decision support tools and data to inform how consumers receive care. Measurement-based care… Read MoreLong-Acting Injectable Antipsychotics & How To Give An Intramuscular Injection
Video July 12, 2019In an effort to support the growing number of professionals and diverse care settings where patients are able to receive a long-acting injectable (LAI) antipsychotic medication, nurse practitioners from the… Read MoreLong-Acting Injectable Antipsychotics & How to Give an Intramuscular Injection
Video July 12, 2019In an effort to support the growing number of professionals and diverse care settings where patients are able to receive a long-acting injectable (LAI) antipsychotic medication, nurse practitioners from the… Read MoreUsing Holistic Strategies To Improve Outcomes In Mood Disorders
On-Demand Webinar July 11, 2019Mood disorders are highly prevalent and a leading cause of disability in patients worldwide. Approved pharmacologic treatments are not adequate to provide full symptom relief in a significant portion of… Read MoreTelepsychiatry Improves Access To Mental Health Care In Rural Areas
Article July 8, 2019On average, mental health care consumers in non-metropolitan areas are seen seven days sooner, and are 34% more likely to have regular visits when telepsychiatry is combined with in-person care,… Read MoreThe Role Of Digital Health In Pharmacy: Innovations, Opportunities, & Barriers
Interview June 24, 2019Digital health technology can be used in a variety of settings to increase adherence, engage patients, and measure outcomes. This includes within community, hospital, clinical, and retail pharmacies, where pharmacists… Read MoreSpeaking Out About Self-Disclosure & Stigma: An Interview With Caroline Harris, BS, MSW(c)
Interview June 17, 2019Individuals living with mental health diagnoses are often marginalized by society, and stigmatization and discrimination may form a barrier to their recovery and social integration. There are a lot of… Read MoreThe Neurobiology Of Endocannabinoids
Video June 17, 2019Hear from Chloe Liu, Ph.D., a Medical Science Liaison with Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc., as she examines the historical research discoveries and underlying neurobiological mechanisms of the endocannabinoid… Read MoreThe Big Target For Specialty Provider Organizations—The Cost Of Comorbid Chronic Disease
Article June 10, 2019In creating proposed models for value-based reimbursement of specialty provider organizations, one of the goals of our team is to link specialty provider organization “performance” to the total cost of… Read MoreThe Neurobiology Of Opioids
Video June 10, 2019Hear from Chip Meyer, Ph.D., a Medical Science Liaison with Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc., as he examines the historic medical utilization and underlying neurobiological mechanisms of opioids. Explore… Read MorePsychU Supporters: An Interview With The American Association Of Suicidology
Interview June 10, 2019Listen in as Colleen Creighton introduce you to the work of the American Association of Suicidology (AAS) – a PsychU Supporting Organization. Ms. Creighton shares statistics about suicide in the… Read MoreHow VBR Prioritizes Primary Care As The ‘Center’ Of Integration
Article June 3, 2019In March the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) released draft value-based payment (VBP) performance measures for the state’s Medicaid managed care program (in California, the Medicaid program is… Read MoreResources & Provider Strategies To Address The U.S. Opioid Crisis
Interview June 3, 2019Where can clinicians find resources about opioid use disorder and evidence-based practices for opioid prescribing? What role can a primary care provider play to combat the national crisis? Hear from… Read MoreIntroduction To Opioid Use Disorder
Video June 3, 2019Dr. Elizabeth DiNapoli provides a brief overview of opioid use disorder (OUD). Key points discussed include: what symptoms may be present if a person is struggling with OUD; how common… Read MoreThe Continuing Challenge Of Stigma In Mental Health: An Interview With Kevin Einbinder, Vice President, Communications, Programs, & Chapter Relations at DBSA
Interview May 28, 2019Throughout the month of May each year, the health care community celebrates mental health awareness month. Hear from Kevin Einbinder from Depression Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) as he shares his… Read MoreCelebrating 70 Years Of Mental Health Awareness With Paul Gionfriddo, President & CEO, MHA
Interview May 28, 2019Throughout the month of May each year, the health care community celebrates mental health awareness month. We sat down with Paul Gionfriddo, President & CEO of Mental Health America (MHA)… Read MorePain Medication Questionnaire (PMQ)
Downloadable Resource May 28, 2019The Pain Medication Questionnaire (PMQ) is a 26-item instrument designed to identify patients on a continuum from low to high risk for opioid misuse. The original study which validated the… Read MoreMental Health Awareness: A Focus On Suicide & Stigma
Video May 27, 2019Listen in as Dr. Rachel Self and Dr. Bryan Archuleta dive into the importance of raising mental health awareness and the interplay between suicide, mental health conditions, and stigma. In… Read MoreGiving Mental Illness A Voice: Patient Perspectives On Self-Disclosure & Stigma
On-Demand Webinar May 23, 2019Individuals living with mental illness often struggle with disclosing their mental health condition to others like friends, family, and employers, due to stigma. This stigmatization may impact the individual in… Read MoreNational & State Behavioral Health Systems: Changes On The Horizon
On-Demand Webinar May 14, 2019Over the past two years, legislative changes have had a significant impact on the behavioral health industry landscape, particularly in how services are delivered to consumers. From the 21st Century… Read MoreIs It Suicide Risk Or Risk Of Psychiatric Illness? Re-Examining The Nature Of Sex-Specific Suicide Risk Factors
Article May 13, 2019Background & Purpose Suicide is a serious issue. Current statistics from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) indicate that suicide is the tenth leading cause of death in the… Read MoreState Of The Science 2019: Where Are We With Depression Care In The United States?
Interview May 6, 2019Care for major depressive disorder (MDD) has come a long way. The mental health field continues to make new strides in the understanding of the underlying pathology and potential treatment… Read MoreBenefits & Challenges Of Smartphone Use In Mental Health
On-Demand Webinar May 1, 2019Pew Research Center statistics indicate that 95% of Americans now own some type of cellphone, and that 77% are smartphones.1 Increases in digital adoption for residents in the U.S. certainly… Read MoreAfter A Natural Disaster Or Tragedy: Behavioral Health Response Immediately Following A Mass Shooting (Part 8 Of 9)
Interview April 29, 2019In this interview, Deborah Blalock describes the behavioral health services immediately provided following the mass shooting which occurred on June 17, 2015 at Mother Emanuel AME in Charleston, SC. She… Read MoreThe Opioid Crisis: Perspectives From Addiction Specialists In Primary Care & Psychiatry
On-Demand Webinar April 23, 2019The United States is currently experiencing an opioid epidemic, impacting health care providers across all specialties, including those working in primary care and psychiatry. In this presentation, Dr. Matthew Torrington… Read MoreBrief Risk Interview© (BRI)
Downloadable Resource April 22, 2019The Brief Risk Interview© (BRI) was developed as a protocol to determine potential patient risk of violating a treatment agreement related to prescription opioids and risk of future opioid misuse.… Read MoreAddressing The U.S. Opioid Epidemic: The Role Of The Primary Care Provider
Interview April 15, 2019According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), every day more than 130 individuals within the United States die from opioid overdose. The economic burden of prescription opioid abuse… Read MoreBrief Risk Questionnaire© (BRQ)
Downloadable Resource April 8, 2019The Brief Risk Questionnaire© (BRQ) is an opioid risk screening tool found to offer a good alternative to doing a clinical interview (see Brief Risk Interview© (BRI) https://psychu.org/brief-risk-interview-bri/). The tool… Read MoreThe Art Of Clinical Assessment In Patients With Bipolar Disorder: Mock Interview
Interview April 1, 2019In January 2019, Dr. Joseph Goldberg and Dr. John Meyers presented a webinar entitled, “The Art Of Clinical Assessment In Patients With Bipolar Disorder”. As a follow-up to that webinar,… Read MoreHamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D)
Downloadable Resource April 1, 2019The Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D; HRSD; HDRS), designed in 1960, has become one of the most widely utilized rating scales intended to assess depression disorder symptom severity and change.… Read MoreHumanizing Bipolar Disorder: An Interview With David Swain, MBA
Interview March 25, 2019Individuals living with mental health diagnoses are often marginalized by society, and stigmatization and discrimination may form a barrier to their recovery and social integration. There are a lot of… Read MoreMental Health Awareness Month 2019 Toolkit
Article March 20, 2019Throughout May each year, we celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month (MHAM). For 2019, Mental Health America (MHA) is celebrating 70 years of celebrating MHAM by sharing their MHAM Toolkit. They… Read MoreMeet The Treatment Team: Peer Support Specialist
Interview March 18, 2019In this interview, Dwayne Mayes sits down with Nicole Meade, PhD from the Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. Field Medical Affairs Team, to discuss the role a peer support… Read MoreGender Differences In Depression
On-Demand Webinar March 7, 2019The prevalence of depressive disorders is higher in women than men. Why? Many factors are thought to contribute to the divergence, including biological and clinical presentations. Understanding these variances may… Read MoreA Long Road To Travel: Evidentiary Support For Digital Interventions During Tertiary Care
Article March 4, 2019Background Chronic recurrence or relapse, and the need for more complex care, are common features of many psychiatric disorders. As such, some individuals with serious mental illness may require tertiary… Read MoreResilience: How Nature & Nurture Shape Us
On-Demand Webinar February 26, 2019Why any given experience should induce one person to adapt, while another is edged toward a maladaptive stress response that could ultimately lead to psychiatric illness, is not clearly understood.… Read MoreLong-Acting Injectable Antipsychotic Screening, Utilization, & Effects: The RUHS Medical Center Case Study
Video February 18, 2019Riverside University Health System (RUHS) is an academic, tertiary care medical center and county safety-net facility operating a 77 bed inpatient psychiatric hospital located in Riverside, California. In this short… Read MoreTreatment Plan Collaboration: Understanding & Incorporating Caregiver, Peer Support, & Clinician Perspectives
On-Demand Webinar February 7, 2019Mental illnesses are complex disorders which affect millions of adults in the United States. The burden of these conditions, as well as the risk of comorbidities for the patient population… Read MoreThe Art Of Clinical Assessment In Patients With Bipolar Disorder
On-Demand Webinar January 22, 2019Definitions and classifications for mental disorders and symptomology from publications like the Diagnostic & Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) are helpful in assisting health care providers with diagnoses, treatment,… Read MoreShared Decision Making In Psychiatry: Fostering The Therapeutic Alliance In The Digital Age
On-Demand Webinar January 10, 2019Shared decision making is a patient engagement strategy in health care. Through this process, patients and their providers can exchange information, weigh treatment options, and make a decision that is… Read MoreState Of The Union: A Critical Look At The Policy & Legislation Impacting U.S. Behavioral Health Care
On-Demand Webinar December 13, 2018Changes in delivery and reimbursement for mental health services were abundant in 2018, spurred by a combination of state and federal initiatives aimed at improving behavioral health in the United… Read MoreTackling Behavioral Health Provider Shortages: Health Plan Strategies From Access To Engagement
On-Demand Webinar November 7, 2018Given the growing demand and shrinking availability of clinical professionals – both psychiatrists and allied health providers such as social workers and psychologists – health plans are challenged to assure timely access… Read MoreMental Health Considerations After A Natural Disaster: Clinical Pearls For Those In Nature’s Path (Emergency Relief Series Part 1)
On-Demand Webinar October 30, 2018Health care professionals play an important role in assessing patients and providing services and support after the occurrence of a natural disaster. In this webinar, Alan Chrisman, MD and Richard… Read MoreHumanizing Bipolar Disorder: David’s Story Of Hope, Recovery, & Wellness
On-Demand Webinar October 16, 2018Individuals living with mental health conditions are often marginalized by society, and stigmatization and discrimination may form a barrier to their recovery and social integration. One of the successful strategies… Read MoreEvolving Pharmacology Of Depression: Beyond The Monoamine Hypothesis
On-Demand Webinar October 9, 2018According to the World Health Organization, major depressive disorder (MDD) currently impacts 300 million individuals worldwide and is the leading cause of disability globally. Current treatment strategies for depression are… Read MoreCan We Improve Functioning In Our Patients With Schizophrenia?
On-Demand Webinar September 26, 2018Clinicians are tasked daily with making informed decisions regarding patients. During this webinar, Greg Mattingly, MD, Medical Director at St. Charles Psychiatric Associates – Midwest Research Group, and Associate Clinical… Read MoreWhere Can I Find Help For My Mental Health Condition?
Downloadable Resource September 19, 2018This resource provides a list of national organizations that support consumers with mental health conditions by providing resources, services, and treatment options. Frameworks resources are intended for educational purposes only and… Read MoreLanguage Normalization: A Resource For Providers
Downloadable Resource September 19, 2018This resource discusses the importance of normalizing language with patients with mental health conditions. It emphasizes how normalization can enhance patient-provider communications by providing patients empathy and understanding. Frameworks resources are… Read MoreShared Decision Making – Helping Create A Strong Relationship Between Mental Health Providers & Patients: A Resource For Providers
Downloadable Resource September 19, 2018This resource introduces health care providers to the shared decision making process and discusses potential benefits of incorporation within practices. Frameworks resources are intended for educational purposes only and are intended… Read MoreGoal Setting: A Resource For Consumers
Downloadable Resource September 19, 2018This resource introduces consumers to the idea of goal setting. Tips are provided for encouragement in the process. A checklist is also included to help identify areas of focus. Frameworks resources… Read MoreGoal-Setting Worksheet
Downloadable Resource September 19, 2018This purpose of this resource is to provide a worksheet that consumers can use to write out their goals, track changes, and review with providers at appointments. Frameworks resources are intended… Read MoreDaily Tracker
Downloadable Resource September 19, 2018This tool allows consumers to track how they are doing in weekly increments. It addresses key topics, including side effects, sleep, and appetite. The tracker is intended to be used… Read MoreTips For Talking With Your Mental Health Service Provider
Downloadable Resource September 19, 2018This resource discusses the importance of communicating goals and needs with health care providers. It also includes tips to help consumers talk to their health care providers. Frameworks resources are intended… Read MoreShared Decision Making: A Resource For Consumers
Downloadable Resource September 19, 2018This resource introduces consumers to shared decision making and the important role they play in the process. Tips are provided to help patients engage more actively. Frameworks resources are intended for… Read MoreWellness Tracker
Downloadable Resource September 19, 2018This tool is a simple checklist for consumers to complete in the waiting room. Consumers can easily check off how they’ve been feeling and write down issues or concerns they’d… Read MoreFDA Issues Recommendations To Encourage Development Of Opioid Use Disorder Treatment Medications
Article September 17, 2018On August 6, 2018, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued new scientific recommendations to drug sponsors to encourage medication assisted treatment (MAT) drug development for the treatment of… Read MoreMortality Rates Among Boston Unsheltered Homeless Three Times Higher Than Sheltered Homeless
Article September 17, 2018Mortality rates among unsheltered homeless in Boston, Massachusetts are almost three times higher than Massachusetts homeless who live in shelters. The standard mortality ratio (SMR) for homeless who are unsheltered… Read MoreL.A. Care Health Plan Commits Up To $31 Million To Recruit Primary Care Physicians
Article September 17, 2018On July 19, 2018, L.A. Care Health Plan, a large publicly operated Medicaid health plan that serves Los Angeles County, California, launched a physician recruitment initiative called “Elevating the Safety… Read MoreInadequate Health Insurance May Affect Perceived Health & Cause Mental Distress
Article September 11, 2018Background Analysis of a large public dataset revealed a relationship between health insurance coverage, and an individuals’ self-perceived health and frequent mental distress. Specifically, working age adults (age 18-64) who… Read MoreThe Aftermath Of Suicide: What Can Be Done & How Should We Talk About It?
On-Demand Webinar September 10, 2018Recent Center for Disease Control statistics indicate a 28% rise in suicide-related deaths between 1999-2016 in the United States. Suicide is currently the tenth leading cause of death in the… Read MoreEmergency Use 60% Higher Among Consumers With Schizophrenia & Not Taking Antipsychotics As Directed
Article September 10, 2018North Carolina Medicaid beneficiaries diagnosed with schizophrenia who failed to take antipsychotic medications as directed had 60% more emergency department visits for medical concerns than beneficiaries with schizophrenia who took… Read MoreNew York City Seeks To Create Safe Injection Sites
Article September 10, 2018New York City seeks to create safe injection sites for illegal drug users. Under the plan announced in May 2018, the sites would operate as Overdose Prevention Centers and financed… Read MoreThe Three New Rules For Innovation
Article September 4, 2018A recent institute started with a keynote address by Devan J. Cross, President of MHN, A Subsidiary of Centene, focused on the future of behavioral health carve-out plans. We also… Read MoreThe Staffing Equation For Community-Based Services
Article July 25, 2018Managing a team of clinical professionals in the community is different than managing a team in at a fixed location. And the differences—in culture, technology, and process—are increasingly “must have”… Read MoreThe Future Of EHR—Collaborate, Connect, Communicate
Article July 25, 2018Electronic health records will no longer be just a tool to collect and store data. The future of EHR is the backbone of a new collaborative network. -Matthew Arnheiter, Senior… Read MoreMedicaid ACOs—4 Facts To Inform Your Strategy
Article July 25, 2018Recently the news has been filled with stories about comments made by Seema Verma, Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator, criticizing the upside-only Medicare accountable care organization (ACO)… Read MoreU.K. University Students Four Times More Likely To Seek Telephone-Based Mental Health Advice
Article July 25, 2018University students in the United Kingdom (U.K.) are four times more likely to seek mental health advice on a telephone- based service than from a counselor. About 28% said they… Read MoreHospital-At-Home Program Had Better Outcomes Than In-Hospital Care For Post-Acute Episodes
Article July 25, 2018Medicare fee-for-service beneficiaries who received services through a hospital-at-home (HAH) program bundled with a 30-day post acute transitional care episode had better outcomes, compared with people who remained hospitalized. HAH… Read MoreHealth Partners Plans Shows Positive Outcomes From “Food As Medicine’ Nutrition Program
Article July 25, 2018On February 28, 2018, Health Partners Plans (HPP), a not-for-profit health plan in Pennsylvania, released a “call to action” report on positive outcomes resulting from a partnership with the Metropolitan… Read MoreNebraska Courts Prohibited From Denying Parental Custody Based On Disability
Article July 25, 2018A new Nebraska law prohibits courts from denying parents with disabilities legal or physical custody of their children solely on the basis that the parent has a disability. The legislation… Read MorePerspectives On The APhA Practice Guidance For Pharmacy-Based Medication Administration Services
Interview July 25, 2018In this interview, Dr. Leland shares his perspectives on the APhA practice guidance requirements for pharmacy-based MAS from the context of his experience as a Pharmacy Manager. The Practice Guidance… Read MoreAPhA Practice Guidance For Pharmacy-Based Medication Administration Services
Downloadable Resource July 25, 2018This guidance document, developed in 2017 by the American Pharmacists Association (APhA), covers key components of pharmacy-based medication administration services (MAS), including sections on: MAS Principles including sections on the… Read MoreGetting That Return On Your Tech Investment
Article July 19, 2018The reality of our present market is that for most service provider organizations, the use of technology rarely rises above the level of “basic adoption”—or the minimum tech investments that… Read MoreIs The Dual Eligible Market A Priority? Your Opportunity Depends On The State
Article July 19, 2018The shifting trends in the “dual eligible” population are important to the strategy of any health and human service organization that serves consumers with complex needs. Why? Dual eligibles are… Read MoreThe Catch-22 Of Charity Care
Article July 19, 2018The question of whether tax-exempt non-profit health care organizations provide enough “community benefit” has turned into one of our more popular conversations this year, following my coverage of the latest… Read MoreBehavioral Health Conditions Accounted For Nearly 5% Of Total 2014 Health Spending
Article July 19, 2018Mental health and addiction disorder-related medical conditions accounted for about 4.7% of total health spending in 2014. Behavioral health spending totaled about $101.5 billion in 2014; total health care spending… Read More31% Of Medicare Distant Site Telehealth Services Claims Did Not Meet Medicare’s Telehealth Requirements
Article July 19, 2018Of 100 sampled claims for Medicare distant site telehealth services provided during 2014 and 2015 that did not have a corresponding originating site claim, 31 (31%) did not meet Medicare’s… Read MoreSafety Net Spending Gains Since 1990 Have Gone To Families With Income Above The Poverty Level
Article July 19, 2018Since 1990, nearly all gains in spending on the social safety net have favored families with income above the poverty level. This trend is due to welfare reform that reduced… Read MoreShared Genetics Links Risk Of Depression, Chronic Pain, & Cardiovascular Disease
Article July 16, 2018Background & Methodology Longitudinal evidence has shown that the disease burden of comorbid disorders leads to greater challenges for managing each disorder individually. Research has also demonstrated that there are… Read MoreHealth Homes, Specialty Health Plans, CCBHCs. Oh My!
Article July 13, 2018For any provider organization with a Medicaid revenue stream, keeping track of Medicaid care coordination initiatives while developing proactive plans for responding to the changes they create in the market… Read MoreSetting Up Your Telehealth Program For Consumer Experience
Article July 13, 2018My colleagues who work a lot with telehealth talk about this being “the year of telehealth.” Why? There have been lots of legislative changes in the past couple of years,… Read MoreWorkforce Shortages As A Strategy Issue
Article July 13, 2018For organizations delivering health and human services, there is the often-discussed behavioral health workforce shortage. Health plan managers are continuously looking for expanded capacity for psychiatric services. Provider organization executives… Read MoreHigh Turnover, The Other Staffing Issue
Article July 13, 2018The average turnover rate among health care workers was 20.6% in 2017, up dramatically from 15.6% in 2010. Health care was second only to hospitality in its turnover (see the… Read MoreEarly Intervention Services Have Superior Outcomes For Early-Phase Psychosis
Article July 13, 2018People with early-phase psychosis who received a set of services considered “early intervention services” (EIS) had more symptom improvement, a 29% greater likelihood of remission, and better functional outcomes compared… Read MoreOpioids Caused 1 In 5 Deaths Among Young Adults In 2016
Article July 13, 2018In 2016, opioids caused one in five deaths among young adults aged 25 to 34 years. In that year, one in 65 deaths overall were opioid related. The percentage of… Read MoreCourt Rejects Claim Of Improved Inmate Mental Health Care By Illinois Department Of Corrections
Article July 13, 2018On May 25, 2018, a federal judge rejected the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) claim that it had improved inmate mental health care, as required by its settlement agreement in… Read MoreThe Medicare Comprehensive Primary Care Initiative Reduced Emergency Department Use
Article July 13, 2018The four-year Medicare Comprehensive Primary Care (CPC) initiative reduced the rate of emergency department use and hospitalization. CPC slowed growth in emergency department visits by 2% relative to the comparison… Read MoreThe Beginning Of The End Of Parity
Article July 13, 2018You may have missed the announcement, since there has been so much coverage of immigration policy in the past week; but on Tuesday, Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta announced new and… Read MoreNew England Metropolitan Areas Have Highest Proportion Of Mental Health Professionals
Article July 13, 2018New England metropolitan areas have the highest proportion of mental health professionals, per 100,000 population. The New England metropolitan areas have 36.0 psychiatrists per 100,000 population, and 55.6 psychologists and… Read MoreOne-Third Of Millennial Caregivers Care For Someone With A Mental/Emotional Health Issue
Article July 13, 2018Of the approximately 10 million Millennial family caregivers, about 33% are caring for someone with a mental or emotional health issue. Among family caregivers age 35 and older, about 18%… Read MoreLouisiana Agrees To Create Community-Based Mental Health Capacity To Reduce Nursing Home Use
Article July 13, 2018On June 7, 2018, the State of Louisiana and the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) announced an agreement to resolve the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) investigation in which the… Read MoreOf Physician Office Visits For Mental Health, 55% Were To Psychiatrists
Article July 13, 2018From 2012 through 2014, American adults made more than 30 million physician office visits for mental health concerns, and 55% of those visits were to psychiatrists. For adults age 18… Read MoreTennessee Eliminates Depression & Anxiety From TennCare ‘Episode Of Care’ Program
Article July 13, 2018On May 21, Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam signed legislation that modified the state’s “episodes of care” bundles to exclude non-emergent depression and anxiety from the Division of TennCare’s Medicaid payment… Read MoreDelaware Behavioral Health Consortium Proposes Plan To Improve Addiction & Mental Health Services
Article July 13, 2018On May 14, 2018, the Delaware Behavioral Health Consortium formed by the state in August 2017, released its “Three- Year Action Plan” that provides a roadmap for the state to… Read MoreWest Virginia DHHR To Launch Behavioral Health Court Diversion Program
Article July 13, 2018The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) is planning to implement a “Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion” (LEAD) program for people with addiction or mental health disorders. Through… Read MoreOhio Medicaid Moving Community Mental Health & Addiction Treatment To Managed Care On July 1, 2018
Article July 13, 2018On July 1, 2018, Ohio’s Medicaid managed care organizations (MCOs) will be responsible for community mental health and addiction treatment services for Medicaid members. For Medicaid beneficiaries not enrolled in… Read MoreNeuromodulation Techniques: State Of The Science
On-Demand Webinar July 11, 2018Clinicians managing patients with behavioral health issues are presented with various diagnostic and treatment challenges, spanning the areas of neurobiology, adherence, safety, and medication tolerability. Currently available pharmacotherapeutic, psychotherapeutic, and… Read MoreGetting Well & Staying Well: A Shared Patient & Provider Case Study
Interview July 10, 2018In this interview, Sloan Manning, MD, PsychU Primary Care Provider Corner Section Editor; Adjunct Associate Professor, Family Medicine, UNC, and Co-Director of the Mood Disorder Clinic Moses Cone Family Medicine… Read MoreSuicide Awareness & Prevention – An Advocate’s Perspective
Interview July 10, 2018Listen in to this interview with Christine Moutier, MD, psychiatrist and Chief Medical Officer for American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, as she shares her expert opinions on suicide prevalence and… Read MoreSuicide Awareness & Prevention – A Psychologist’s Perspective
Interview July 10, 2018In this interview, hear from Julie Cerel, PhD, President of the American Association of Suicidology, Professor in the College of Social Work at the University of Kentucky, and Editorial Board… Read MoreSuicide Awareness & Prevention – An Ally’s Perspective
Interview July 10, 2018Listen in to this interview with Allen Doederlein, Executive Vice President of External Affairs, Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) and PsychU Stigma Section Editor, as he shares his experiences… Read MoreVA Finalizes Telehealth Rule Allowing Health Care Professionals To Practice Across State Lines
Article June 21, 2018On May 11, 2018, the federal Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) finalized a rule, effective June 11, 2018, that allows VA health care professionals to provide telehealth services to veterans… Read MoreWake Forest Baptist Medical Center Finds Addiction-Focused Peer Support Program Reduces Readmissions
Article June 18, 2018Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center (WFBMC) found that its addiction-focused peer support pilot program reduces readmissions among consumers with conditions complicated by addiction disorders. Additionally, WFBMC reported in April 2018… Read MoreThe Stigma Of Addiction Treatment Medication
Article June 13, 2018When I read last Sunday’s edition of The Philadelphia Inquirer, I was surprised that perceptions of addiction treatment hadn’t progressed further. The article, “People Taking Medication To Treat Opioid Addiction… Read MoreNorth Carolina Medicaid To Launch Cognitive Rehabilitation TBI Pilot
Article June 13, 2018On April 20, 2018, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) announced plans to launch a Medicaid pilot project to offer cognitive rehabilitation services for adults diagnosed… Read MoreResident Wellness: Institutional Trends Over 10 Years Since 2003
Article May 30, 2018Key Messages Burnout and career dissatisfaction among residents and fellow trainees have been evident for many years, leading to the development of both personal and institutional interventions to prevent burnout… Read MorePersonal Perspectives On Mental Health Awareness Month: An Interview With Rudy Moni, BA, CRSP
Interview May 24, 2018In this interview, Rudy Moni, BA, CRSP, a Peer Support Associate diagnosed with bipolar disorder, shares his thoughts on Mental Health Awareness Month with Becky Wong, MBA, PharmD, Medical Science… Read MoreNurse Practitioners May Represent 27% Of The Family Practice Workforce By 2025
Article May 23, 2018By 2025, about 27% of family practice/ primary care professionals will be nurse practitioners, up from about 18.5% of the workforce in 2010 and 2013, according to federal workforce projections.… Read MoreNew Hampshire Hospitals To Invest $50 Million To Support State-Funded Addiction Treatment Over 5 Years
Article May 23, 2018On April 6, 2018, New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu announced an agreement with the state’s 26 hospitals that will result in the hospitals investing $50 million into the state’s Alcohol… Read MoreEAP, Smoking Cessation & Health Risk Assessment Most Common Employer Digital Health Programs
Article May 23, 2018Employee assistance programs, or EAPs (82%), smoking cessation programs (77%), and health risk assessments (72%) are the most frequently implemented digital health programs offered by employers. By contrast, the three… Read More48 Attorneys General & DEA Agree To Share Prescription Drug Data
Article May 23, 2018On April 17, 2018, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) reached an agreement on prescription drug information-sharing with attorneys general from 46 states,… Read MoreWhy Your Performance Reporting Should Include ‘Episodes Of Care’
Article May 23, 2018“Episodes of care” are an increasingly common form of value-based reimbursement. The most widely known episode of care or bundled payment model is the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services… Read MoreGetting More From Your EHR
Article May 23, 2018Do electronic health record systems (EHRs) reduce costs? It depends on who you ask. In a recent survey, 1,100 health care professionals were asked to assess the digital return on… Read MoreFor Addiction Treatment, Medication & Beyond
Article May 23, 2018Use of medication for treating addiction on the increase. Over the past five years, we’ve seen the release of several new medications designed to address addiction. And there are currently… Read MoreIntroducing National Health Plan Survey Results: Strategies For Managing Complex Consumers
Interview May 22, 2018During this interview, Monica E. Oss, CEO at OPEN MINDS, speaks with Darryl Donlin, Senior Associate at OPEN MINDS, to highlight the findings from the one-of-a-kind survey of 4,000 national… Read MoreThe Missing Puzzle Piece In Suicide Prevention: An Interview With Danei Edelen
Interview May 22, 2018Danei Edelen is a marketing professional who has embraced mental health advocacy, most recently by establishing a new chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) in Brown County,… Read MoreMental Health Awareness For Major Depressive Disorder: An Interview With Madhukar Trivedi, MD
Interview May 21, 2018In this interview, Madhukar Trivedi, MD, PsychU Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) Section Editor, Professor of Psychiatry at UT Southwestern Medical Center and Director of the Center for Depression Research &… Read MoreAvoiding Burnout: Learning To Live & Work Well In Health Care
On-Demand Webinar May 17, 2018Health care professionals involved in the care of patients with mental health issues, including physicians, nurses, social workers, and others, are under an escalating amount of stress. This stress stems… Read MoreProbability Of Death In Under-55 Adults Increased Over 10% In Five States
Article May 14, 2018Kentucky, Oklahoma, New Mexico, West Virginia, and Wyoming saw the probability of death between ages 20 and 55 years increase more than 10% between 1990 and 2016. This is in… Read More75% Of Your Management Team Was Offered Another Job This Year
Article May 14, 2018Seventy-five percent of health and human service managers were offered another job this year—and 18% of them pursued that offer. Thirty-five percent of these managers say they are planning to… Read MoreThe ACO ‘Savings Confusion’
Article May 14, 2018Reading through our past coverage of the Medicare accountable care organization (ACO) program can produce a lot of confusion—like these two seemingly conflicting headlines: Medicare ACOs – The Enrollment &… Read MoreTelehealth Gains Popularity, Telehealth Budgets Don’t
Article May 14, 2018The number of consumers using telehealth is on the increase but remains relatively small. Only 18% of consumers report that they have used telehealth services, according to an Aviza survey,… Read MoreRevisiting Mental Health Awareness, Wellness, & Stigma: An Interview With Allen Doederlein
Interview May 9, 2018In this interview, Rachel Self, PhD, Senior Medical Science Liaison with Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc., sits down with Allen Doederlein, PsychU Stigma Section Editor and President of the… Read More14% Of Families Had Out-Of-Pocket Health Care Expenses Exceeding $2,500 In 2015
Article May 9, 2018In 2015, about 14% of all families had out-of-pocket (OOP) health care expenses exceeding $2,500. The share of families with OOP health care expenses varied with income. About 22% of… Read MoreStaff Is Your Biggest Investment & Your Greatest Asset – Unless They Burnout
Article May 9, 2018“Burnout” continues to make headlines when it comes to the American workforce. A quick search of recent news shows reporting on burnout among entrepreneurs, pilots, freelancers, and more – including… Read MoreAs Online Ratings Grow, Your Online Reputation Matters More
Article May 9, 2018We can add a few more data points to the growing list of online ratings of health care provider organizations. As 2017 wrapped up, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid… Read MoreTreatment For Bipolar Disorder: A Resource For Providers
Downloadable Resource May 7, 2018This provider resource presents the importance of bipolar treatment, suggested treatment goals and considerations, an overview of psychosocial interventions and medication therapy, and considerations for monitoring treatment response. Frameworks resources… Read MoreCombating Stigma For Patients With Bipolar Disorder: A Resource For Providers
Downloadable Resource May 7, 2018This provider resource discusses the role of stigma in care, potential strategies to combat stigma, and how to collaborate with patients to help address stigma. Frameworks resources are intended for… Read More2018 Appropriations Bill Has $3.6 Billion In Opioid-Related Provisions
Article May 4, 2018The 2018 federal consolidated appropriations bill signed into law on March 23, 2018, included $3.6 billion in provisions to fund the President’s Opioid Initiative to expand access to prevention, treatment,… Read MoreOpioid Prescriptions Lower In States With Legal Cannabis
Article May 4, 2018A pair of recently released studies found that in states that allow medical cannabis or recreational cannabis, opioid prescriptions for adults covered by Medicaid or Medicare Part D were lower… Read More54% Of Consumers Comfortable With Digital Interface With Health Care Professionals
Article May 4, 2018Approximately 54% of United States health care consumers feel comfortable interacting with health care professionals through digital means, including social digital consultations, media, cellphone apps, wearable technology, and the use… Read MoreMedicare Payment Advisory Commission Recommends Eliminating The Merit-Based Incentive Payment System
Article May 4, 2018In its March 2018 report to Congress, the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) recommended that the Medicare program eliminate the recently launched merit-based incentive payment system (MIPS). To replace MIPS,… Read MoreMedicare Expands Coverage To Include Performance-Based Diabetes Prevention Program
Article May 4, 2018On April 1, 2018, Medicare started covering a performance-based diabetes prevention program. The program is a structured behavioral intervention with the goal of preventing progression to type 2 diabetes in… Read MoreCigna Cut Member Opioid Use By 25% In Two Years
Article April 25, 2018On March 28, 2018, the health insurer Cigna announced that since implementing an initiative in 2016 to reduce member use of prescription opioid pain relievers, it has reduced the volume… Read More61.3% Of Medicare Physical Therapy Claims Failed To Meet Reimbursement Requirements
Article April 25, 2018Approximately 61.3% of outpatient physical therapy services claims did not comply with Medicare reimbursement requirements. Reasons found for noncompliance include providing services that were not medically necessary, inaccurate coding to… Read MoreEnhanced Care Coordination Key To Low Readmission Rates
Article April 25, 2018Enhanced care coordination may be the key to low hospital readmission rates. The readmission rate for Pioneer accountable care geriatricians who provide enhanced care coordination was 3.1% lower than the… Read MoreAllscripts Integrates Lyft Ride-Hailing Application Into EHR System
Article April 23, 2018On March 5, 2018, Lyft, a ride-hailing platform, announced that Allscripts integrated the Lyft Concierge API into the Allscripts Sunrise™ electronic health record (EHR). The integration will allow the approximately… Read MoreRate Of Uninsured Opioid-Related Hospitalizations Fell From 13.4% To 2.9% Following Medicaid Expansion
Article April 23, 2018Between 2013 and 2015, the share of opioid-related hospitalizations in which the patient was uninsured fell from 13.4% to 2.9% in states that expanded Medicaid to low-income adults under the… Read MoreNew 2018 Accounting Standard Limits What Health Care Provider Organizations Can Report As ‘Bad Debt’
Article April 23, 2018Starting January 1, 2018, public and some non-profit health care provider organizations began using a new accounting standard that changes how they report revenue and bad debt. Under the new… Read MoreBehavioral Health Evidence-Based Practices As Population Health Management Tools
Article April 23, 2018Last week, my colleague George Braunstein pointed out that the framework and approaches for delivering a continuum of behavioral health services had some real legs as population health management tools… Read MoreCan Uber & Lyft Answer The No-Show Problem?
Article April 23, 2018A couple weeks ago, I looked at the pending revolution in non-emergency health care transportation (NEMT). It’s an important revolution because Medicaid alone spent an estimated $2.9 billion on NEMT… Read MoreOpioid Addiction By The Numbers
Article April 23, 2018Last week, we covered the recent $3.3 billion in Congressional appropriations to address opioid addiction in the United States (see How Far Does $3.3 Billion Go?). The figure $3.3 billion… Read MoreCMS Shifting Data Control To Consumers: Are You Ready To Share?
Article April 23, 2018How much control do consumers have over their own personal health care data? The answer to that question is a moving target, and the responses will be very different if… Read MoreThe Gut-Brain Axis: An Interview With Roger McIntyre, MD, FRCPC
Interview April 23, 2018In this interview, Roger McIntyre, MD, FRCPC, Professor of Psychiatry & Pharmacology at the University of Toronto, Head of the Mood Disorders Psychopharmacology Unit at University Health Network, and Executive… Read MoreCertified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs): A New Approach To Providing Mental Health & Addiction Treatment
On-Demand Webinar April 16, 2018Certified Community Behavioral Health Centers (CCBHCs) were established as a demonstration program under the federal Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014 in order to provide a comprehensive range of… Read MoreUber Launches Health Care Ride-Hailing Platform
Article April 11, 2018On March, 1, 2018, Uber announced that it has launched a health care ride-hailing platform to allow health care providers, like clinics, hospitals, and rehab centers, order non-emergency rides for… Read MoreTask Shifting To Bend The Cost Curve
Article April 11, 2018The subject of how best to “bend the cost curve” in our recent coverage got a lot of attention—including observations on adopting “public health” models, and putting consumers at the… Read MoreIt Gets Down To The Dollars
Article April 11, 2018Today, Humana released the annual performance results for their Bold Goal initiative in the report, Health Happens Where You Are. I first heard about their “Bold Goal” when Jeff Reid,… Read MoreDon’t Let The Big Disruptors Out Of Your Sight
Article April 11, 2018Last fall, Andrew Wright, the Vice President, Digital Medicine for Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, identified Apple, Alphabet, Microsoft, Amazon, and Facebook as organizations in the tech sector poised to change health… Read MoreMedicaid PMPM Medical Spending Higher For Beneficiaries Without Social Supports
Article March 30, 2018Medicaid member per month (PMPM) medical spending was higher among adult beneficiaries in the Medicaid expansion population who said they had trouble securing food, clothing, or housing, or had other… Read MoreGetting Ready For The Era Of Telehealth
Article March 30, 2018There has been a substantial increase in the number of organizations using telehealth technologies. For organizations over $25 million in revenue, 44% are using telehealth technologies, compared to 15% just… Read MoreIf There Are Enough Psychiatrists, Why Is Access Such A Problem?
Article March 30, 2018Access to psychiatrists is an issue that is discussed at every meeting where mental illness comes up. Provider organizations can’t recruit them. Health plans have a “bounty” on finding them.… Read MoreMoving EHR Investments From ‘Must Do’ To ‘Must Have’
Article March 30, 2018Over the past decade, the rapid adoption of electronic health record systems has revolutionized the health care industry, but the promise of better care, improved outcomes, and lower costs has… Read MoreCalifornia Faces Major Shortage Of Behavioral Health Professionals
Article March 28, 2018If behavioral health utilization trends and behavioral workforce trends in California continue at the current rate, by 2028, the state will have 41% fewer psychiatrists than are needed to meet… Read MoreBipartisan Budget Act Included The CHRONIC Care Act, Expanding Medicare Telemedicine, Home Care, & Value-Based Care
Article March 28, 2018The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018, signed into law on February 9, 2018, included the Creating High-Quality Results and Outcomes Necessary to Improve Chronic (CHRONIC) Care Act of 2017. The… Read More‘Person-Centered’ Health Care Records Take Center Stage
Article March 28, 2018Last week, we looked some recent recommendations to control costs in the U.S. health care system—Would This List Bend The Cost Curve? The recommendations ranged from eliminating fee-for-service (FFS) payments;… Read MoreBuilding A Workforce For Value-Based Reimbursement = Advice From Four Executives
Article March 28, 2018As organizations plan for the transition of reimbursement from fee-for-service to the wide array of alternate payment arrangements, much of the focus in on decision support tools, analytics, and financial… Read MoreThe Evolution Of Successful Value-Based Contracting
Article March 28, 2018It’s always interesting to “kick the tires” on a value-based contracting model that is up and running—and working. Our team had that opportunity at a recent institute in the session,… Read MoreBend The Cost Curve? We Need Behaviorally-Led Health Systems
Article March 28, 2018Last week, we ran an article looking at a proposed “framework” for bending the cost curve in health—this framework from the Texas Medical Center Health Policy Institute included eliminating fee-for-service… Read MoreIs Your EHR Up To The Challenge Of Value-Based Reimbursement?
Article March 8, 2018If you think that we will see a continued expansion of the use of value-based reimbursement (VBR) for specialty provider organizations, the next logical question: Is your organization ready? There… Read MoreEnglish Study Finds 9.8% Of English Adults With Four+ Chronic Conditions, Prevalence Projected To Double By 2035
Article March 8, 2018Among adults in England age 65 and older in 2015, about 9.8% were diagnosed with four or more chronic health conditions. By 2035, the share of English adults age 65… Read MoreMonetary Incentives Increase PCP & Decrease Emergency Room Use
Article March 8, 2018Low-income uninsured adults offered cash incentives for making primary care visits made more primary care visits and fewer emergency room (ER) visits than a comparison group that was not offered… Read More40%+ Of Consumers Won’t Know You Without A Social Media
Article March 8, 2018It’s fairly common knowledge that social media use by the public has gone “nowhere but up” over the last decade—for U.S. adults, use increased from 8% in 2005, to 81%… Read MoreValue-Based Reimbursement—The Numbers Are In
Article March 8, 2018Greetings from sunny and warm Florida. Our institute this year is focused on a timely topic—the tools needed to develop and manage sustainable value-based contracts. I opened the institute with… Read MoreManaging The Cost Of Services—Matters Now More Than Ever
Article March 7, 2018You may think that managing unit costs matters less as we move away from fee-for-service reimbursement models to value- based models – but that would be an inaccurate assumption. Value… Read MoreWhat’s The Window To Value-Based Care?
Article March 7, 2018I’m still putting together my thoughts about the transition to value-based reimbursement for the specialty provider organizations serving complex consumers. I went to an event last week not quite sure… Read MoreMedicare ACO Program Savings Are Not Tied To Preventable Hospitalizations
Article February 21, 2018Medicare accountable care organization (ACO) program savings are not tied to preventable hospitalizations. ACO program savings are also not concentrated among high-risk health care consumers. High-risk health care consumers are… Read MoreMRI Identifies Suicidality Successfully With 91% Accuracy
Article February 21, 2018A machine-learning system used to spot differences in networks of brain activity was able to identify suicidal users 91% of the time. The system also identified users who had previously… Read MoreMedicare Penalizes Group Of 751 Hospitals For High Rates Of Hospital-Acquired Conditions
Article February 21, 2018Medicare is penalizing 751 hospitals for high rates of hospital-acquired conditions (HACs) as part of the HAC Reduction program (“HAC program”). This represents 22.7% of the 3,306 hospitals participating in… Read MoreAddressing Social Determinants—The Measurement Challenge
Article February 21, 2018Last week, my colleague, Sarah Threnhauser, MPA, wrote about the issue of loneliness as a social determinant of health—citing recent research findings and the very interesting fact that the United… Read MoreEmergency Department Use Not Affected By Health Insurance Coverage
Article February 21, 2018The uninsured and insured populations in the United States had similar emergency department (ED) utilization following implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), with 12.2% of uninsured… Read MoreIs ‘Financial Accreditation’ The Answer?
Article February 21, 2018Our recent articles on the financial solvency of community-based provider organizations—If 1 In 8 Community-Based Organizations Are Insolvent, The Answer Is?—drew many comments and suggestions from our readers. But one… Read More‘Virtual Psychiatrist’ Telemedicine Decision Support System Effective In Diagnosing Mental Disorders
Article February 8, 2018A telemedicine clinical decision support system (CDSS) developed in India for use by non-psychiatrists in rural areas was able to diagnose mental health disorders with good validity and reliability. The… Read MoreCalifornia Stakeholders Endorse Standardized Performance Measures For Commercial ACOs
Article February 8, 2018California-based employers, health plans, and health care provider organizations have endorsed an initiative to standardize performance measures for in-state commercial accountable care organizations (ACOs). The goal is to implement a… Read MoreSAMHSA Freezes NREPP Database Of Addiction & Mental Health Programs, Launches New Policy Lab
Article February 8, 2018On January 11, 2018, the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) announced it was freezing submissions to the National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices (NREPP) database;… Read MoreConsumer-Directed Health Plans Have Little Effect On Curbing Spending On 26 ‘Low-Value’ Services
Article February 8, 2018Consumer-directed health plans have little effect on curbing spending on 26 ‘low-value’ health care services (low-value services). Low-value services include services that offer unclear clinical benefits, or no clinical benefits,… Read MoreGoogle Suspends Addiction Treatment Referral Ads Worldwide
Article February 8, 2018Google has suspended advertising in the entire addiction treatment center category worldwide. On January 23, 2018, a Google spokesperson confirmed the suspension and said the company is “consulting with experts… Read MorePlanning For The Digital Reinvention Of Your Market
Article February 8, 2018Courtesy of a flood of venture capital and private equity money, there are thousands of new digital technologies and technology- enabled services focused on the health and human service market.… Read MoreWhat Are Health Homes Measuring?
Article February 8, 2018A couple of weeks ago, I reported on our new analysis of the Medicaid health home landscape and its effect on how care coordination is delivered. We found that states… Read MoreIs Loneliness The Overlooked Social Determinant?
Article February 8, 2018A couple weeks ago I found myself in a great conversation about the future of value-based payments—a future that my colleagues and I agreed would involve social determinants of health… Read MoreFrom Clinician To Manager—Rethinking Best Practice
Article February 2, 2018Where are all those great clinical professionals with emotional intelligence, great people management skills, business acumen, and a strategic enterprise perspective? That is a trick question. Finding those team members… Read MoreOne-Third Of Physician Practices Failed To Report Performance Data In First Year Of Physician Value-Based Payment Modifier Program
Article January 24, 2018About 29.3% of the physician practices that were required to participate in the first year of the Physician Value-Based Payment Modifier (VM) program in 2013 failed to report performance data… Read MoreNew SAMSHA Rule Clarifies Data Sharing For Addiction Treatment
Article January 24, 2018On January 3, 2018, the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA) released a final rule that clarifies how consumer records related to addiction treatment may be used and… Read MoreJumping The ‘Strategy-To-Execution Gap’?
Article January 24, 2018In markets experiencing rapid change or significant disruption, nothing changes more than strategy. But the “five-year plan” of my early career has been replaced by annual planning tied to the… Read MorePreparing For Your ‘Augmented’ Workforce
Article January 18, 2018I’ve always been interested in Ray Kurzweil’s concept of singularity—that superior man/machine merger. In a recent presentation, he predicted the date for this convergence as 2045. 2045 may seem too… Read MoreThe Top News Stories Of 2017—A Preview Of 2018?
Article January 18, 2018“The reason the enlightened prince and the wise general conquer the enemy whenever they move, and their achievements surpass those of ordinary men, is foreknowledge”- (Sun Tzu) “Market intelligence” was… Read MoreTransforming Ideas To Innovative Gold
Article January 18, 2018We work with many executive teams and boards that think they are taking progressive action to understand, embrace, and adopt innovation—and incorporate innovative strategic thinking into their plans for the… Read MorePrecision Medicine For Behavioral Health Care: An Interview With Bettina Eva Franz, MD, PhD
Interview January 18, 2018Precision medicine involves using a patient’s personal information to select the treatment that will hopefully provide the best outcomes. Genetic makeup, physical health, and lifestyle may all play a role… Read MorePotential & Limitations Of Mobile Technology As A Tool For Mental Health Assessment
Article January 17, 2018Background & Purpose In many cases, mental health clinicians must rely upon their own observations and clinical judgment, as well as patients’ self-reports, for determining the presence of mental illness.… Read MoreGetting Past The Bumps In The Road To Value-Based Reimbursement
Article January 11, 2018Based on my work the past six months, I would describe the “path” to value-based reimbursement (VBR) for provider organizations as bumpy. I hear lots of frustrations from health plan… Read More2018 Medicare Fee Schedule Expands The Telehealth & Remote Monitoring Code Sets
Article January 10, 2018The 2018 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule includes provisions to expand the telehealth code set and the ability to bill for remote monitoring. The changes include two new codes for telehealth… Read MoreThe Strategic Challenges On The Road To Value-Based Reimbursement
Article January 10, 2018We’ve written a lot about the move to value-based reimbursement—what is happening, the contract types, and the provider organization management challenges. To help provider organizations navigate these challenges, my colleague… Read MoreLooking For A Tech Strategy? Try Consumer Engagement
Article January 10, 2018Recently, at a 2017 Technology Institute, there was lots of talk about the necessary tech investments that provider organizations need to make on their path to population health management—and understandably… Read MoreHumana Reports Lower Medicare Costs After Implementing Value-Based Payments For Physicians
Article January 10, 2018In markets where Humana’s Medicare Advantage plans implemented value-based payments for physicians, total health care costs were 4% lower compared to costs for Humana plans with standard physician reimbursement models.… Read MoreThe Changing Face Of Opioid Addiction In 2017
Article January 10, 2018With each passing year, the opioid situation in the U.S. gets more ink in both the popular press and trade publications—and 2017 was no different. But, acknowledging the crisis is… Read MoreHow Do We Automate Population Health Management?
Article January 10, 2018“Pop health is still a pretty manual process. Having a dedicated solution, let alone a dedicated analytics platform, to address pop health is not as widespread as one might think.”-… Read MoreThe Change Iceberg
Article January 10, 2018Keeping pace with the changing health and human service market is a bit like an iceberg. That was my conclusion from a Technology & Informatics Institute session, “Preparing For The Future… Read MoreAssociation Between C-Reactive Protein (CRP) With Depression Symptom Severity & Specific Depressive Symptoms In Major Depression
Article January 8, 2018Key Messages Population-based studies have associated inflammation, particularly higher C-reactive protein (CRP) with depressive severity, but clinical trials did not examine the role of gender. The present study determined that… Read MoreBurnout & Satisfaction With Work-Life Balance Among US Physicians Relative To The General US Population
Article January 8, 2018Key Messages There has been no national study that has evaluated the rates of burnout among US physicians compared to US workers in other fields Burnout was measured using what… Read MoreeCBT More Effective For Treating Depression & Anxiety Than Usual Care
Article January 3, 2018An online computerized cognitive behavioral therapy (eCBT) program, either alone or when combined with an internet support group, proved to be a more effective treatment for depression and anxiety treatment… Read MoreVirtual Interviewer Helps Veterans Disclose Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Article January 3, 2018A virtual interviewer in the form of a computer-generated avatar has proven to help veterans disclose post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The lack of perceived stigma or discrimination from a virtual… Read More16 Health Insurers Endorse Standard Principles For Addiction Treatment
Article January 3, 2018On November 8, 2017, 16 health care payers announced a commitment to adopt eight “National Principles of Care for Substance Use Disorder Treatment” intended to improve access to and the… Read MoreTransforming Lives Through Supported Employment
Video December 21, 2017In this presentation, Maura Reese, MS, introduced the principles and potential benefits of supportive employment, identified how supportive employment can be used in practice with an assertive community treatment (ACT)… Read MoreYour 21st Century Fund Development Toolkit
Article December 19, 2017When our team talks to executives in non-profit organizations, we often hear a similar refrain when it comes to fundraising—getting individuals to give is getting harder each year and there… Read MoreTools To Assess & Address Medication Adherence In Patients With Serious Mental Illness
On-Demand Webinar December 13, 2017Poor medication adherence presents a significant barrier to successful treatment and recovery in patients with serious mental illness and can negatively impact health outcomes and health care costs. While various… Read MoreWashington State Advocacy Group Creates Advance Directive Regarding Oral Feeding For People With Progressive Dementia
Article December 13, 2017A Washington state organization that advocated for medical aid-in-dying has created an advance directive for feeding guidelines for people with progressive dementia. End of Life Washington (EOLWA) created the directive… Read MoreOver 10% Of People Who Survive Cancer Surgery Become Dependent On Opioids
Article December 13, 2017About 10.4% of people who survive cancer surgery become dependent on opioids. Patients who also underwent chemotherapy as part of their cancer treatment had a 15% to 21% prevalence rate… Read MoreDo You Understand The Cost Of Value?
Article December 13, 2017A Technology & Informatics Institute was a deep-dive into the organizations of the future— the organizations that will be sustainable will be data-driven, tech-enabled, and focused on value. How can… Read MoreWhat To Consider When Evaluating Or Recommending Technology For Use By Individuals With Mental Illness
Interview December 7, 2017Technology is increasingly being used to help people with mental illness improve wellbeing, but not everyone knows which of the many apps available might be effective. During this interview you’ll… Read More3 Steps To Leading A Digital Transformation In Your Organization
Article December 6, 2017The theme of a recent conference was about getting data aggregated and then doing something with it. This started with the first day’s keynote, Andrew Wright, the Vice President, Digital… Read MoreConnecting The Dots—Sustainability & Tech Leverage
Article December 6, 2017A previous conference was packed full of new and neat technology—smartphone GPS monitoring for addiction treatment, wearables and invisibles, data integration platforms for improving care coordination and clinical decision support,… Read MoreThe Impact Of Tech In The Future – & The Reality Of Tech In The Present
Article December 6, 2017Many conferences, including a recent institute, deal with lots of discussion about the role of technology in improving organizational performance, competitive advantage, tech strategy, and the emerging technologies that may… Read MoreEven ‘Change Management’ Is Changing
Article December 5, 2017Last week at a recent conference, our team was in full “tech immersion”. But my big takeaway was less about the technology itself and more about changing how organizations use… Read MoreOnline CBT Effective For Insomnia & Psychosis
Article December 5, 2017Online cognitive behavioral therapy (eCBT) is effective for reducing insomnia and psychosis (paranoia and/or hallucinations). Compared to usual treatment, study participants reported both reduced insomnia and reduced paranoia when being… Read MoreTelehealth Billing – Easier Than You Think?
Article December 5, 2017The session on telehealth earlier this week was timely. A 2017 technology survey found that telehealth adoption by specialty provider organizations grew by more than 20 percentage points for both… Read MoreTechnology Solutions For Population Health Management: Behavioral Health For Better Plan Performance & Patient Health
Interview December 4, 2017In this presentation, given live on September 14, 2016, Candace T. Saldarini, MD, Director of Medical Strategy at ODH, Inc., and Monica E. Oss, Chief Executive Officer at OPEN MINDS,… Read MoreInnovation Isn’t Enough
Article December 4, 2017Earlier this year, my colleague Athena Mandros wrote about current best practices in discovering new business opportunities with health plans in The Golden Rule Of Payer Marketing. What we know… Read MoreIs Your Staff ‘Performance Prepared’?
Article December 4, 2017Using data to monitor organizational performance and drive management decisions is something we’ve written about extensively in the past month—Making Your Clinical Team Data Driven. And earlier this week, my… Read MorePrimary Care Doctors Spend More Than 50% Of Workday On Documenting In The EHR
Article December 4, 2017Primary care doctors spend more than 50% of a workday on documenting in electronic health records (EHRs). In total, these doctors spend 355 minutes (5.9 hours) of an 11.4 hour… Read MoreWomen Who Experience Trauma Are At Higher Risk Of Developing Lupus
Article November 30, 2017Women who experience trauma or have post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) have nearly three times the risk of developing systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). SLE, commonly referred to as “lupus” is an… Read MoreThe Cutting Edge Of Data Sharing For Population Health
Article November 30, 2017There is lots of talk about data sharing and health information exchange. But for most health and human service organizations, population health management relies heavily on manual processes. But there… Read MoreTech Best Practice: Planning, Budgeting & Change Management
Article November 30, 2017As technology takes a more central role to strategy, competitive advantage, and sustainability for health and human service organizations, it brings new issues for executive teams to grapple with. What… Read MoreEvidence For Genetic Heterogeneity Between Clinical Subtypes Of Bipolar Disorder
Article November 27, 2017Key Messages Increasingly, evidence has shown that there is genetic overlap between psychiatric illnesses A genome wide association study (GWAS) of 6447 bipolar disorder (BD) cases and 12639 controls was… Read MoreTreating The Synapse In Major Psychiatric Disorders: The Role of Postsynaptic Density Network In Dopamine-Glutamate Interplay & Psychopharmacologic Drugs Molecular Actions
Article November 27, 2017Key Messages The postsynaptic density (PSD) is a specialized ultrastructure located in the membrane of glutamatergic synapses where cross-talk between glutamate and dopamine signaling pathways can occur. Abnormal expression and… Read MoreAn Analysis Of Two Genome-Wide Association Meta-Analyses Identifies A New Locus For Broad Depression Phenotype
Article November 27, 2017Key Messages Genome-wide association studies (GWAS) have been used to examine the genetics of major depressive disorder (MDD) and depressive symptoms, with mostly negative findings. A GWAS using a broad… Read MorePredicting Relapse With Individual Residual Symptoms In Major Depressive Disorder: A Re-Analysis Of The STAR*D Data
Article November 27, 2017Key Messages The aim of the present study was to identify which individual residual symptoms, as assessed with both self-report and clinician rating, could predict subsequent relapse in patients with… Read MoreAltered Serum Levels Of TNF‐α, IL‐6, & IL‐18 In Depressive Disorder Patients
Article November 27, 2017Key Messages Depressive disorder is associated with abnormal changes in cytokines levels. This study aimed to assess serum concentrations of tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α, interleukin (IL) 6, and IL‐18 in… Read MoreDifferential Diagnosis Of Major Depressive Disorder Or Bipolar Disorder In The Primary Care Setting
Video November 17, 2017In this presentation PsychU Primary Care Providers’ Corner Section Editors, Sloan Manning, MD, Medical Director at Novant Health Urgent Care & Occupational Medicine; and Marla Moses, FNP, PMHNP, Owner of… Read MoreThe Zero Suicide Initiative: An Interview With Dr. Julie Goldstein Grumet
Interview November 14, 2017The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) reports that over 40,000 people die from suicide each year in the U.S., and the rate has been increasing over the… Read MoreVirtual Forum Summary: Exploring Nonpharmacological Anti-inflammatory Strategies In Mental Health: Connecting Science To Clinical Practice
Article November 14, 2017This summary was developed utilizing the full recorded presentation of this Virtual Forum, which is available on PsychU for all members free of charge. For full sourcing and polling results,… Read More52% Of Americans Prescribed Abuse-Prone Medications May Be Misusing Them
Article November 14, 2017Medication monitoring test results indicate that about 52% of people in the United States who are prescribed abuse-prone medications, such as opioids or stimulants are not taking the medications as… Read MoreCRANIUM Cardiovascular Screening Intervention For People With SMI Costs Under $100 Per Person
Article November 9, 2017A new community mental health center-based cardiovascular screening intervention, called CRANIUM, for people with serious mental illness (SMI) costs under $100 per person. CRANIUM stands for “cardiometabolic risk assessment and… Read MoreOpioid Misuse Among Adults 50 & Older Increased From 1.1% In 2002 To 2.0% In 2014
Article November 9, 2017Opioid misuse among adults aged 50 and older increased from 1.1% in 2002 to 2.0% in 2014. About 890,620 of about 81 million adults in this age group misused opioids… Read MoreEarly Intervention In Schizophrenia: Targeting Metabolic Dysfunction
On-Demand Webinar November 7, 2017Increasingly, schizophrenia is considered a medical psychiatric disease. There is evidence that metabolic changes occur within the first episode of psychosis, and within the first few weeks of initiating antipsychotic… Read MoreU.S. Adult Suicide Attempts Rise Over Past Decade
Article October 23, 2017Between 2004 and 2013, the percentage of adults in the United States who reported making a suicide attempt during the past three years increased from 0.62% in 2004 to 0.79%… Read MoreNew York State Adds Adult Care Centers, Schools, Child Care Programs & Day Care Centers As Telehealth Originating Sites
Article October 23, 2017The State of New York has added adult care centers, adult schools, child care programs, and day care centers to the list of acceptable telehealth originating sites. For state residents… Read MoreSan Francisco Launches New Database To Improve & Streamline Services For Homeless People
Article October 23, 2017The County of San Francisco is rolling out a new database to coordinate assessment and referral for people experiencing homelessness. The database, called the Online Navigation and Entry (ONE) System,… Read MoreBipolar Spectrum Diagnostic Scale (BSDS)
Downloadable Resource October 23, 2017The Bipolar Spectrum Diagnostic Scale (BSDS) includes 19 question items (English Version), based upon questions that developer Ronald Pies, MD, found most helpful in detecting not only severe cases of… Read MorePatient Health Questionnaire 15 (PHQ-15)
Downloadable Resource October 23, 2017The Patient Health Questionnaire 15 is a self-administered 15-item scale to measure somatic symptoms, with questions from the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ). The PHQ family of measures, including abbreviated and… Read MorePatient Health Questionnaire Somatic, Anxiety, & Depressive Symptoms (PHQ-SADS)
Downloadable Resource October 18, 2017The Patient Health Questionnaire for Somatic, Anxiety, and Depressive Symptoms (PHQ-SADS) is a self-administered tool that includes questions from the Patient Health Questionnaire 9 (PHQ-9) for depression, Generalized Anxiety Disorder… Read MoreFederal Report Finds Significant Rental Housing Market Discrimination Against People With Developmental Disabilities Or Mental Illness
Article October 16, 2017People with mental disabilities, such as an intellectual or developmental disability (I/DD) or mental illness, seeking community-based rental housing experience significant discrimination from landlords and property managers. People with mental… Read MoreHazelden Betty Ford Institute Recommends Broader Policy Solutions To Opioid Addiction
Article October 16, 2017Hazelden Betty Ford Institute recommends that opioid addiction disorder treatment and policy solutions address the broader context of substance use behaviors because a majority people who misuse prescription opioids or… Read MoreNational Quality Forum Recommends Measuring Telehealth Quality In Four Areas Of Impact
Article October 16, 2017On September 5, 2017, the National Quality Forum (NQF) recommended that the health care industry focus on four areas of impact to measure the quality of telehealth services. The areas… Read MoreBetween 2000 & 2015 U.S. Life Expectancy Rose, But At A Slower Rate Than Expected Due To Opioid Overdose Deaths
Article October 16, 2017Life expectancy rose in the United States from 76.8 years in 2000 to 78.8 years in 2015, but during the same period, drug-poisoning deaths, mostly related to opioids, contributed to… Read MoreNew Jersey To Launch $30 Million Performance-Based Enhanced Care Management Program For Opioid Use Disorder
Article October 16, 2017The New Jersey Department of Human Services, Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is preparing to launch a performance-based enhanced care management (ECM) program valued at $30 million… Read MorePopulation Health Demands Managing By Exception – With Data
Article October 16, 2017What technology is critical for success in value-based reimbursement contracts? How do organizations “gear up” for population health management? Over and over, executives hear they need more and better technology,… Read MoreTelehealth Is Remaking More Than Therapy
Article October 16, 2017I think telehealth services will be a major disruptor of the health and human service system—online therapy, remote consultations, virtual follow-up groups, and more (see Employer Health Plans Pushing Telehealth… Read MoreOpioid Risk Tool© (ORT)
Downloadable Resource October 16, 2017The Opioid Risk Tool© (ORT) is a five-question, self-administered assessment that can be completed within 5 minutes and should be utilized on a patient’s initial visit. It assesses the patient… Read MoreAlcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT-C)
Downloadable Resource October 16, 2017The Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT-C) is a brief alcohol screen that reliably identifies patients who are hazardous drinkers or who have active alcohol use disorders. The AUDIT-C contains… Read MoreGeneralized Anxiety Disorder 7-Item Scale (GAD-7)
Downloadable Resource October 16, 2017The Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-Item Scale (GAD-7) is a self-administered 7-item anxiety scale initially developed to diagnose generalized anxiety disorder. The GAD-7 also proved to have sensitivity and specificity as… Read MoreMindfulness Interventions For Psychosis: A Systematic Review Of The Literature
Article October 16, 2017Key Messages Mindfulness Interventions for Psychosis or Schizophrenia (MIps) may offer a number of benefits compared to routine care and, in some cases, other psychological interventions. Various types of mindfulness… Read MoreAnhedonia & Cognitive Function In Adults With MDD: Results From The International Mood Disorders Collaborative Project
Article October 16, 2017Key Messages The neurobiological substrates implicated in anhedonia and impaired cognitive function overlap, suggesting an association between these domains in adults with major depressive disorder (MDD). A post-hoc analysis was… Read MoreBiomarkers For Depression: Recent Insights, Current Challenges & Future Prospects
Article October 16, 2017Key Messages Biomarkers may serve as potentially useful tools for identifying predictors of response and improving treatments for patients with major depressive disorder (MDD). Despite an abundance of studies aimed… Read MoreIncidence Of Mental Health Diagnosis In Veterans Of Operations Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Freedom, & New Dawn, 2001-2014
Article October 16, 2017Key Messages The study objectives were to evaluate if demographic changes in the OEF/OIF/OND veterans compared to veterans of eras impact mental health diagnoses and if identifying risk factors will… Read MoreCan C-Reactive Protein Inform Antidepressant Medication Selection In Depressed Outpatients? Findings From The CO-MED Trial
Article October 13, 2017Key Messages Inflammatory biomarkers, such as C-Reactive Protein (CRP), represent a potential means of targeting antidepressant treatment in individuals with major depressive disorder. Several studies, including these secondary findings from… Read MoreStigma In Mental Health: Cultural Considerations In The Hispanic Community
Interview October 12, 2017In this interview, Francisco Moreno, MD, Professor of Psychiatry at University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson, and Associate Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion at University of Arizona… Read MoreWebinar Summary – Recognition & Treatment Of Mood Disorders In Primary Care: Highlighting Integrated Care Between The Pharmacist & Physician
Article October 11, 2017This summary was developed utilizing the full recorded presentation of this webinar. You can access the full sourcing, polling results, recording, or presentation slides here: https://psychu.org/recognition-treatment-mood-disorders-primary-care-highlighting-integrated-care-pharmacist-physician/. On October 11, 2017,… Read MoreRecognition & Treatment Of Mood Disorders In Primary Care: Highlighting Integrated Care Between The Pharmacist & Physician
On-Demand Webinar October 11, 2017The primary care setting is often the default for treatment of mood disorders, but primary care physicians can become overwhelmed providing the comprehensive medical and mental health care needed by… Read MoreQ&A: Exploring Nonpharmacological Anti-Inflammatory Strategies In Mental Health: Connecting Science To Clinical Practice (Inflammation Series Part 2)
Podcast October 2, 2017During this question and answer session, Rakesh Jain, MD, MPH, responds to unanswered questions from his Webinar entitled “Exploring Nonpharmacological Anti-Inflammatory Strategies In Mental Health: Connecting Science To Clinical Practice (Inflammation… Read MoreVirtual Forum Summary: Dealing With Stigma in Mental Health: Are We Making Progress?
Article October 2, 2017This summary was developed utilizing the full recorded presentation of this virtual forum, which is available on PsychU for all members free of charge. For full sourcing and polling results,… Read MoreVirtual Forum Summary: Looking Beyond Mood & Psychosis: A Focus On Neurocognition
Article October 2, 2017This summary was developed utilizing the full recorded presentation of this virtual forum, which is available on PsychU for all members free of charge. For full sourcing and polling results,… Read MoreGraduates Of Higher Ranked U.S. Medical Schools Wrote Fewer Opioid Prescriptions From 2006 To 2014 Than Graduates Of Lower Ranked Schools
Article September 28, 2017Physician prescribing data for opioid prescriptions written from 2006 to 2014 showed variation among physicians that may be linked to their general medical school training. The association was most observable… Read MoreYour Data Security Deserves A Second Look
Article September 26, 2017A couple of weeks ago, my colleague Sharon Hicks took a hard look at the state of digital security – specifically how high-level demands for interoperability and health information exchange… Read MoreOnline Ratings Are All Wrong. Consumers Don’t Care
Article September 26, 2017I was reading a Bloomberg Technology article recently, that came to an attention grabbing conclusion – online health care ratings are essentially fraudulent and show no correlation between actual patient… Read MoreIs Your Organization Data Reactive – Or Data Predictive?
Article September 26, 2017Health and human service organizations are spending a tremendous amount building the infrastructure to gather more and better consumer health data – and to do it faster. From electronic health… Read MoreNemours Child Psychiatry Consultation Model Supports Management In Primary Care
Article September 26, 2017An outpatient child psychiatric consultation model (CPCM) used by 22 primary care professionals (PCP) participating in a pilot with Nemours Children’s Specialty Care in Jacksonville, Florida helped the PCPs diagnose… Read MorePrimary Care EHRs Missing Acute Psychiatric Treatment For People With Depression & Bipolar Disorder In 90% Of Records
Article September 26, 2017The electronic health record (EHR) used in 2009 by a large primary care physician practice in Massachusetts lacked information for about 90% of emergency psychiatric care or psychiatric hospitalizations due… Read MoreYoung People Living With A Chronic Illness Are Three Times More Likely To Attempt Suicide
Article September 25, 2017Adolescents and young adults between ages 15 to 30 who are living with a chronic illness are three times more likely to attempt suicide than their healthy peers. Those with… Read MoreThe Human Diagnosis Project Developing Electronic Specialist Consultation Service For Safety Net Primary Care Professionals
Article September 25, 2017The Human Diagnosis Project (Human Dx) is developing an electronic specialist consultation for public health and primary care safety net institutions and professionals that serve the uninsured. The consultations will… Read MoreA Mosaic Solution To The Opioid Challenge
Article September 25, 2017When Mario San Bartolomé, M.D., MBA the Corporate Medical Director, Substance Use Disorders for Molina Healthcare, Inc. wrapped up his opening keynote remarks earlier this month at a conference I… Read MoreComorbid Medical Illness In Bipolar Disorder
Article September 18, 2017Key Messages This study measured rates of medical illnesses in patients with bipolar disorder (BD) and assessed potential associations between medical disease burden and the clinical course of BD. Compared… Read MoreDepression Management In Primary Care For Older Adults: Can It Reduce The Risk Of Death?
Article September 18, 2017Background & Purpose Depression and chronic medical conditions are frequently comorbid and often managed in a primary care setting. Factors that help explain the association between depression and negative outcomes… Read MoreThe Role Of Brain Structure & Function In The Association Between Inflammation & Depressive Symptoms: A Systematic Review
Article September 14, 2017Key Messages To identify brain networks and regions that may mediate the association between inflammation and depression, the authors performed a systematic review of studies using brain imaging to investigate… Read MoreComorbid Anxiety Increases Cognitive Control Activation In Major Depressive Disorder
Article September 14, 2017Key Messages Using a button-box response system, this study investigated the differential impact of major depressive disorder (MDD) and MDD with comorbid anxiety (MDD+Anx) on cognitive control and emotional responses.… Read MoreSuicide Affects Everyone: The Role Of The Health Care Professional In Suicide Prevention
On-Demand Webinar September 14, 2017Suicide is a critical issue across the globe, with 90% of suicide deaths occurring in individuals with a mental health diagnosis. Unfortunately, suicide rates have been climbing over the last… Read MoreSuicide Risk Screening In Health Care Settings: Identifying Males & Females At Risk
Article September 13, 2017Key Messages More males than females die from suicide, but females are more likely to consider or think about suicide. The Joint Commission has established suicide risk screening requirements for… Read MoreAnxiety Symptoms In A Major Mood & Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders
Article September 11, 2017Key Messages This study assessed the prevalence of comorbid anxiety and explored risk factors that contribute to anxiety symptoms in patients with depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia spectrum disorders. Overall,… Read MoreTreatment Patterns For Major Depressive Disorder: What Happens After The First Antidepressant Is Prescribed?
Article September 11, 2017Background & Purpose Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) is among the most common mental health conditions in the United States, with a one-year prevalence of 6.6% of adults. The functional impairment… Read MoreTechnology Makes ‘Lifetime Learning’ A Leadership Must
Article September 8, 2017“Intellectual growth should commence at birth and cease only at death.” – Albert Einstein “Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty. Anyone who keeps learning stays… Read MoreIs A Delay In The Diagnosis Of Bipolar Disorder Inevitable?
Article September 8, 2017Key Messages The initial presentation of bipolar disorder (BD) is often depression which may lead to the diagnosis of major depressive disorder (MDD). Once manic symptoms are present, the diagnosis is… Read MoreDepressive Spectrum Disorders In Cancer: Diagnostic Issues & Intervention. A Critical Review
Article September 6, 2017Key Messages Depression is one of the most common psychiatric disorders in cancer patients; yet these disorders often remain under-recognized and under-treated. A variety of modified diagnostic approaches have been… Read MoreBuffalo, New York Launches Nation’s First Opioid Crisis Intervention Court
Article September 6, 2017The nation’s first opioid crisis intervention court has been launched in Buffalo, New York. The Opioid Crisis Intervention Court will ideally keep drug offenders from jail time, and instead offer… Read MoreHEDIS® Behavioral Health Measures: An Update From NCQA©
On-Demand Webinar August 15, 2017Quality measurement for behavioral health is gaining more importance as payers and providers of health care acknowledge the impact mental health has on individuals and populations. In this webinar, three… Read MorePharmacogenomics & Personalized Medicine: Where Are We Now & Where Are We Going?
On-Demand Webinar August 8, 2017In this webinar, Henry A. Nasrallah, MD and Rifaat El-Mallakh, MD, review foundational concepts related to the cytochrome p-450 system with an emphasis on current genetic testing capabilities, issues related… Read MorePeak Vista, One Of The Nation’s Largest FQHCs, Now Live On CORHIO’s Health Information Exchange
Article August 3, 2017On June 28, 2017, the Colorado Regional Health Information Organization (CORHIO) announced that Peak Vista Community Health Center, a large federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Colorado, had gained access to… Read MoreNo Supportive Evidence For The Use Of Multiple Long-Acting Antipsychotic Therapies In Patients With Schizophrenia
Article July 27, 2017Does anyone use multiple LAI medications on one patient? Although over a third of patients with schizophrenia in the United States receive 2 or more antipsychotic medications, no combination of… Read MoreVirtual Forum Summary: Impending Signs Of Psychosis: Focus On Caregiver & Patient Engagement
Article July 14, 2017This summary was developed utilizing the full recorded presentation of this virtual forum, which is available on PsychU for all members free of charge. For full sourcing and polling results,… Read MoreVirtual Forum Summary: Engaged Practice: Methods For Managing The Complexity Of Bipolar Disorder & Related Conditions
Article July 14, 2017This summary was developed utilizing the full recorded presentation of this virtual forum, which is available on PsychU for all members free of charge. For full sourcing and polling results,… Read MoreVirtual Forum Summary: Identifying Populations For Care Coordination Interventions: The Health Plan Perspective
Article July 14, 2017This summary was developed utilizing the full recorded presentation of this virtual forum, which is available on PsychU for all members free of charge. For full sourcing and polling results,… Read MoreClinical Application Of Psychopharmacology Of Bipolar Disorder – William Gilmer, MD
Video July 12, 2017This interview with William Gilmer, MD, is part 3 of the 3-part module series on Bipolar Disorder from the Psychopharmacology Collection. Dr. Gilmer is a Professor of Clinical Psychiatry &… Read MoreSmartphone Applications For Mental Health
Article July 11, 2017Key Messages As little research has been done to characterize the information available to users of mental health-related smartphone applications (apps), the authors performed a content analysis of descriptions of… Read MoreECHO Autism Expanding Telehealth Support To Primary Care In Alabama, Alaska, New Mexico, & Arizona
Article June 30, 2017On June 1, 2017, ECHO Autism, a University of Missouri (MU) program, announced it was expanding the program to Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes (ECHO) Autism partner sites serving Alabama,… Read MoreAn Interview With Julia Finken From The Joint Commission: Accreditation For Behavioral Health Care Organizations
Interview June 29, 2017Quality is the word every behavioral health care organization wants as part of their value proposition. But how do organizations portray their value? One way is through the validation by… Read MoreStigma & Discrimination Experienced By People Living With Severe & Persistent Mental Illness In Assertive Community Treatment Settings
Article June 26, 2017Key Messages This study, which examined experiences of discrimination from the patient’s perspective among 50 people living with severe and persistent mental illness, found that discrimination is encountered in many everyday… Read MoreRethinking Your Strategic Competitive Landscape
Article June 16, 2017Today was the final day of The 2017 OPEN MINDS Strategy & Innovation Institute – and it has been another great year in New Orleans. Over the past few days,… Read MoreACO Care Management Program Reduced Hospitalization By 8% & Medicare Spending By 6%
Article June 12, 2017Medicare beneficiaries who participated in a care management program used by a Pioneer Medicare accountable care organization (ACO) had 8% fewer hospitalizations, and 6% fewer emergency department visits and their… Read MoreFirst-Ever Guideline For Recognizing & Managing Depression With Mixed Features Released
Article June 9, 2017An international panel of experts has made a recommendation that adults with a major depressive episode (MDE) and mixed features be treated with antipsychotics rather than antidepressants. This is a… Read MorePsychU Stigma Anniversary Interview With Kent Alford, RN, BSN
Interview June 9, 2017On June 17, 2016, PsychU sponsored the National Stigma Forum, held at the Marriott Metro Center in Washington DC. The overall objectives of this meeting included discussion of the current… Read MorePathophysiology & Evolving Theories In Schizophrenia
Video June 7, 2017This presentation is part 2 in a series focusing on the psychopharmacology of schizophrenia. This presentation reviews regions of the brain and neurotransmitters implicated in schizophrenia, as well as the… Read MoreMental Health Awareness Month 2017 – Sloan Manning, MD
Interview June 7, 2017In this series of interviews, PsychU supporters and section editors discusses Mental Health Awareness Month and how the community can combat stigma together. Read MoreHot Spotting, Medical Neighborhoods & New Business Opportunities
Article June 6, 2017I just read “The Greater New Brunswick Hotspotting Project Report” by the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and had two immediate thoughts — hot spotting gives a structure to the… Read MoreThe CANMAT Task Force Recommendations For The Management Of Patients With Mood Disorders & Comorbid Medical Conditions: Diagnostic, Assessment, & Treatment Principles
Article June 6, 2017Key Messages This review article examined evidence that supports a bidirectional relationship between medical illness and mood disorders. This relationship involves a complex interplay of shared and specific etiological factors,… Read MoreWebinar Summary – Do Inflammation & Metabolic Disturbances Metastasize To The Brain? Implications For Disease Modeling & Novel Approaches In Psychiatry
Article June 5, 2017This summary was developed utilizing the full recorded presentation of this virtual forum, which is available on PsychU for all members free of charge. For full sourcing and polling results,… Read MoreVirtual Forum Summary: Bridging The Gap Between Primary Care & Psychiatry In The Treatment Of MDD: A Discussion Among Nurses
Article June 5, 2017This summary was developed utilizing the full recorded presentation of this virtual forum, which is available on PsychU for all members free of charge. For full sourcing and polling results,… Read MoreOpinions On The Treatment Of MDD
Video June 2, 2017As part of PsychU’s growth and prominence in the mental health community, three large panel presentations were conducted in New York City, Raleigh, NC, and the Los Angeles area discussing… Read MoreIntegrated Care: Navigating The Evolving Health Care System In 2017
On-Demand Webinar May 16, 2017The health care landscape continues to be dynamic in 2017. Part of the evolving system involves primary care providers coordinating multiple facets of health, including mental wellness. Although this responsibility… Read MoreDealing With Stigma In Mental Health: Are We Making Progress?
On-Demand Webinar May 10, 2017Individuals living with mental health conditions can face significant stigma, not only from the public, but also from health care providers. Combatting such stigma is important, as it can have… Read MoreImproving Healthcare For Mental Health Patients: Is Collaborative Care The Answer?
On-Demand Webinar April 27, 2017Persons with severe mental disorders die 10-20 years earlier than the general population, with the majority of deaths being due to preventable physical diseases. Lack of care coordination and management… Read MoreEngaged Practice: Methods For Managing The Complexity Of Bipolar Disorder & Related Conditions
On-Demand Webinar April 18, 2017It can be challenging for psychiatrists to provide confident diagnoses and treatment of patients with bipolar disorder and related conditions, especially given the complexity of the illness and the time… Read MoreIdentifying Populations For Care Coordination Interventions: The Health Plan Perspective
On-Demand Webinar April 11, 2017The goal of health care coordination is to meet individuals’ needs and preferences in the delivery of high-quality, high-value health care. For individuals with comorbid behavioral health disorders, effective care… Read MoreVirtual Forum Summary: Optimizing Mental & Physical Health Outcomes Through Comprehensive Medication Management
Article March 22, 2017This summary was developed utilizing the full recorded presentation of this virtual forum, which is available on PsychU for all members free of charge. For full sourcing and polling results,… Read MoreVirtual Forum Summary: NCQA© HEDIS® Measures & Mental Health: The Current Landscape & Future Developments
Article March 22, 2017This summary was developed utilizing the full recorded presentation of this virtual forum, which is available on PsychU for all members free of charge. For full sourcing and polling results,… Read MoreThe MACRA Quality Payment Program: What Behavioral Health Care Professionals Should Know
On-Demand Webinar February 23, 2017The Quality Payment Program (QPP) was developed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) as part of the far reaching Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015… Read MoreDo Inflammation & Metabolic Disturbances Metastasize To The Brain? Implications For Disease Modeling & Novel Approaches In Psychiatry (Inflammation Series Part 1)
On-Demand Webinar February 14, 2017During this webinar, Dr. Roger S. McIntyre, Professor of Psychiatry and Pharmacology (University of Toronto), Head of the Mood Disorders Psychopharmacology Unit (University Health Network), and Executive Director of the… Read MoreBridging The Gap Between Primary Care & Psychiatry In The Treatment Of MDD: A Discussion Among Nurses
On-Demand Webinar February 8, 2017While collaboration between primary care and psychiatry is a goal in treating mental illness, there remains significant opportunities for improvement. Nurses are well-positioned to contribute to this effort. In this… Read MoreCo-Occurrence Of Substance Use Disorders With Mood Disorders & Psychosis
On-Demand Webinar January 12, 2017During this webinar Rebecca Roma, MD, Medical Director of the Community Treatment Team at Mercy Behavioral Health; and Robin Nelson, MD, a Psychiatrist at Caron Foundation, and DGR Behavioral Health,… Read MorePatient-Centered Primary Care Collaborative CEO Steps Down
Article January 12, 2017Patient-Centered Primary Care Collaborative (PCPCC) announced a temporary change in leadership as their current CEO, Marci Nielson steps down after a five-year tenure. The company will immediately begin a search… Read MoreQ&A Session With Drs. Manning & Correll
Interview January 4, 2017During this question and answer session, Drs. Manning and Correll respond to unanswered questions from their Webinar entitled “Managing Metabolic Wellness In The Mentally Ill: Perspectives From Both A Primary… Read MoreStudy Shows High-Risk Patients Involved In Health Self-Management May Be Less Costly
Article December 27, 2016Finding the best predictor of patients’ health care utilization and costs is becoming more important as reimbursement continues to move toward value-based designs. In order to improve and maintain quality… Read MoreIntervention May Improve Attitudes & Knowledge Of Pharmacy Students Providing Services To People With Mental Illness
Article December 2, 2016Individuals with mental illness experience loss of social standing and discrimination from stigma not only by the general population but from health professionals as well. This can lead individuals to… Read MoreUnderstanding The Role Of Social Determinants In Population Health Management
On-Demand Webinar November 17, 2016The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention define social determinants of health as economic and social conditions that influence the health of people and communities. Why are income, housing, and… Read More80% Of Physician Practices Are At Capacity
Article November 4, 2016A survey of 17,236 physicians in the United States found that 80% reported having no capacity to see new consumers because their practices are at capacity. About 48% of the… Read MoreTrauma Informed Care Across The Lifespan: A Nursing Perspective
On-Demand Webinar September 22, 2016Traumatic events can occur at any stage in life and may profoundly affect an individual’s well-being. This webinar introduces listeners to the concept of trauma-informed care, and how psychiatric advance… Read MoreApplication Of Pharmacology Knowledge To Clinical Practice
Interview September 8, 2016Interview with Scott Wiener, MD, a private practice Psychiatrist in Rockland County, New York, and Adjunct Clinical Professor of Psychiatry with the Touro Medical College and Orange Regional Medical Center. Read MoreSecret Shoppers Report 30% Primary Care Appointment Set Rate For California Blues Plans
Article September 7, 2016A “secret shopper” survey of primary care professionals listed as participating in Anthem Blue Cross and in Blue Shield of California Covered California Marketplace and non-Marketplace individual plans reported a… Read MoreHow Much Are ‘Amenities’ Worth To Your Consumers?
Article August 23, 2016Luxury sheets. Wood floors and marble bathtubs. Maid service and gourmet meals. These are upgrades that you might be looking for at a five-star hotel or spa…but what about at… Read MoreNew York Non-Profits Providing Developmental Disability Services Report 23% Staff Turnover Rate
Article July 21, 2016Non-profit organizations that provide developmental disability services in New York State have a 23% staff turnover rate according to a survey of 136 organizations that serve people who receive services… Read MoreMACRA – Who Are The Winners & Losers?
Article July 14, 2016Signed on April 16, 2015 by President Obama, the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA) provides funding for the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) through 2017 and makes sweeping… Read MoreMore Community-Based Care + Consumer Empowerment = Self-Directed Care
Article July 14, 2016Self-directed care affords consumers receiving Medicaid home- and community-based services (HCBS), or their representatives, the right to manage their services based on their needs and preferences. Medicaid self-directed care offers… Read MoreIs Consumer Engagement A Habit At Your Organization?
Article July 14, 2016A continuing theme in the move to pay-for-value is the importance of consumer engagement – for participation in the management of both conditions and consumer satisfaction. And chronic care management… Read MoreMultimorbidity, Depression, & Mortality In Primary Care: Randomized Clinical Trial Of An Evidence-Based Depression Care Management Program On Mortality Risk
Article June 22, 2016Key Messages Depression commonly presents as a comorbid condition with medical conditions; however, no randomized trials had previously examined the impact of depression treatment on risk of mortality among those… Read MoreHumana At Home Service Reduces Hospital Admissions by 45%
Article June 22, 2016An internal analysis of the Humana At Home care management service for its Medicare Advantage members found that participants had 45% fewer hospitalizations than non-participants. In addition, participants had higher… Read MoreNew Mexico Cuts Medicaid Provider Organization Rates By 3%-8%, Behavioral Health Providers Exempt
Article June 22, 2016On April 26, 2016, in response to an order by the legislature to reduce Medicaid spending the New Mexico Human Services Department (HSD) issued proposed reductions to Medicaid provider rates,… Read MoreOne-Third Of Emergency Room Visits In New York In 2013 Were Potentially Preventable
Article June 22, 2016In New York State in 2013, about one-third of hospital emergency room visits were potentially preventable. For some, the condition could have been handled outside an emergency room. For others,… Read MoreEEOC Rule Permits Employee Discounts For Wellness Activities Up to 30% of Health Plan Costs Without Violating ADA
Article June 22, 2016Under new federal rules for employer sponsored voluntary wellness programs, employers can offer participating employees discounts on health plan costs of up to 30% as an incentive for participation. If… Read MoreThe Impact Of Integrated Health Homes On Mental Health Service Delivery
On-Demand Webinar June 16, 2016The Medicaid health home option was established under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 and implementation began in 2011. In this webinar hear from two experts –… Read MoreDoes Measuring Performance Change Performance?
Article June 13, 2016Last week, I took a look at how hospitals are stacking up when it comes to meeting the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) 5-Star Rating System definition of… Read MoreVanderbilt University & Google Verily To Launch Precision Medicine Initiative Cohort Pilot Program
Article June 13, 2016Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) is partnering with Verily (formerly Google Life Sciences) to launch a pilot for the federal Precision Medicine Initiative (PMI) Cohort Program. The goal of the… Read MoreAbout 27% Of Hospital Readmissions Among The General Population Are Potentially Preventable
Article June 13, 2016About 26.9% of hospital readmissions within 30 days among adults in the general population are potentially preventable, according to an analysis of 1,000 readmissions. About half of the 269 potentially… Read More21% Of Primary Care Visits By Consumers Covered By Medicaid In Expansion States, Compared To 9.6% In Non-Expansion States
Article June 13, 2016In 2015, in states that expanded Medicaid to low-income, uninsured adults not otherwise eligible for Medicaid, about 21% of primary care visits were by consumers covered by Medicaid. In non-expansion… Read MoreManaging Metabolic Wellness In The Mentally Ill: Perspectives From Both A Primary Care Physician (PCP) & A Psychiatrist
On-Demand Webinar June 8, 2016Metabolic wellness is an extremely important consideration in treating patients with schizophrenia, who have an increased incidence of cardiometabolic risk factors. In this webinar, Christoph Correll, MD and Sloan Manning,… Read MoreNew ‘Health Check’ Toolkit Can Improve Primary Healthcare For People With Developmental Disabilities
Article June 2, 2016Adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) have more health issues than other adults, but they are less likely to receive preventative care. A new toolkit, developed by Health Care… Read MoreAre Urgent Care Centers The Hospital System Answer To ‘Seamless Consumer Experience’?
Article June 2, 2016Earlier this year, I asked an important question – what is the model for a “convenient and seamless” health care experience for consumers that will “win” in the market? What consumers want is… Read MoreAverage Overall Fee For Office-Based Physician Visit $228, With Range Across Specialty Types
Article June 2, 2016The average total amount paid for an office-based physician visit in 2013 was $228; the average total payment per visit ranged across the eight most common specialty types seen in… Read More26% Of Adults Have Two Or More Chronic Health Conditions; They Account For 57% Of All Health Care Expenditures
Article June 2, 2016About 25.9% of the adult non-institutionalized civilian population had two or more treated chronic conditions in 2012. These consumers accounted for 57% of all health care expenditures that year. The… Read MoreCMS Announces New Primary Care Model, CPC+
Article June 2, 2016This week, CMS announced Comprehensive Primary Care Plus (CPC+), a five-year model that will begin January 2017. CMS says it’s the largest-ever initiative to transform primary care delivery and payment… Read MoreRisk Adjusting For Social Determinants Of Health Alters Readmission Rates At Children’s Hospitals
Article June 2, 2016When compared to a baseline model of a hospital pay-for-performance (P4P) program, risk adjusting for social determinants of health (including race, ethnicity, payer, and median household income for the patient’s home zip… Read MoreArkansas All-Payer Health Care Redesign Proposes Adding Four New ‘Episodes Of Care’
Article May 31, 2016The Arkansas Health Care Payment Improvement Initiative recently released four new proposed episodes of care (EOC) to be included in the state’s all payer redesign that also includes Medicaid. The… Read MorePatient Engagement In Mental Health: Strategies To Improve Care
On-Demand Webinar May 25, 2016Patient engagement is an important issue in mental illness. Studies have reported that 18-67% of patients with mental illness failed to attend their first outpatient appointment after hospital discharge. In… Read MoreCMS Announces New CPC+Primary Care Model
Article May 25, 2016On April 11, 2016, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) launched the multi-payer Comprehensive Primary Care Plus (CPC+) demonstration. CPC+ is a nationwide advanced primary care medical home… Read MoreUnderstanding & Addressing Medication Adherence In Psychiatry
On-Demand Webinar May 11, 2016Medication adherence is of great importance in optimizing outcomes in psychiatry, however definitions and understanding of adherence have evolved over time. In this webinar, Dawn Velligan, PhD and Michael Measom,… Read MoreRecovery In The Community: Can We Do Better?
On-Demand Webinar April 13, 2016A goal for all patients with mental illness should be symptom reduction and optimal psychosocial functioning. In this webinar, experienced psychiatrists Ralph Aquila, MD and Robert Davis, MD, discuss the… Read MorePrimary Care Goes Virtual & On-Demand
Article April 6, 2016There has been lots of coverage about “importing” specialist services to primary care offices via telehealth – How Can We Deliver A Seamless Primary Care/Behavioral Health Consumer Experience?. So the recent announcement… Read MoreUnitedHealthcare Tests New Primary Care Concept WIth Harken Health Subsidiary
Article April 1, 2016Harken Health, a wholly-owned UnitedHealth Group subsidiary, is testing a new primary care concept in health plans sold in Chicago, Illinois and in Atlanta, Georgia. The plans provide members with… Read MoreNCQA© HEDIS® Measures & Mental Health: The Current Landscape & Future Developments
On-Demand Webinar March 31, 2016The importance of measuring quality is growing with each change in health care delivery and reimbursement. In this webinar, two experts from the National Committee for Quality Assurance, Research Scientist… Read MoreAre You Ready To Be A Certified Community Behavioral Health Center?
Article March 21, 2016Over the past few years, there has been a lot of discussion about the Certified Community Behavioral Health Center (CCBHC), and until recently, its been just that – a lot… Read MorePCMH Initiatives Increased To 160 In 2015, Up From 26 In 2009
Article March 18, 2016In 2015 there were more than 160 active patient-centered medical home (PCMH) initiatives; the PCMH initiatives are located across 48 states, Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia. The number… Read MoreSuboptimal Response In Psychotic & Mood Disorders: Causes, Consequences, & Management Strategies
On-Demand Webinar March 17, 2016Suboptimal response is a common challenge and can lead to negative consequences for patients diagnosed with serious mental illness. In this webinar, experienced psychiatrists Peter Weiden, MD, and Henry A.… Read MorePrimary Care Medical Practices Create Open Access Scheduling For Behavioral Health Services
Article February 16, 2016All four Franklin Health primary care medical practices—Pediatrics, Internal Medicine Farmington Family Practice, and Livermore Falls Family Practice—now have open access to schedule patients to be seen at Franklin Health… Read MoreA Foundational Approach To The Treatment Of Schizophrenia
On-Demand Webinar January 27, 2016Schizophrenia is a chronic and devastating illness, affecting more than 21 million people globally. In this webinar, experienced psychiatrists Noel Gardner, MD, and Michael Measom, MD, discuss the burden of… Read MoreTexas Medicaid Medication Therapy Management Pilot Saved Medicaid $30 For Each $1 In Program Cost
Article December 8, 2015The Texas Medicaid Medication Therapy Management (MTM) 18-month pilot saved the state about $30 in avoided costs for each $1 spent to run the MTM program. Between April 27, 2012… Read MoreUsing Your CRM For Care Navigation
Article December 2, 2015Navigated care is not a new idea. In 1990, Harold P. Freeman founded and pioneered the concept of patient navigation, with the goal of eliminating barriers to cancer diagnosis and… Read MoreThe Nurse’s Role In Primary Care Antidepressant Medication Adherence
Article November 20, 2015Key Messages Decreased adherence to antidepressant medication may undermine potential success of treatment. A systematic literature review identified 10 studies that examined the role of primary care nurses in antidepressant… Read More35% Of Children Receiving Outpatient Mental Health Care Are Treated Only By Primary Care Physicians
Article November 13, 2015About one-third of children in the United States who are receiving outpatient care for a mental health problem are treated only by their primary care professional (PCP). About 26% receive… Read MoreIs It Time To Panic?
Article October 8, 2015Today, October 1, is the official date to switch to the ICD-10 coding system for diagnoses, for billing and claims. What should you have done to prepare? And if your plans are not in… Read MoreRecognizing & Responding To Inadequately Treated Major Depressive Disorder (MDD): A Nursing Perspective
On-Demand Webinar October 1, 2015An estimated 1 in 10 US adults report depression, with major depressive disorder (MDD) as common as diabetes or coronary artery disease. Residual symptoms are common and cause significant psychosocial… Read MoreMore Than Half Of Primary Care Physicians Think Quality Metrics Have Negative Impact On Quality Of Care
Article October 1, 2015Half of primary care physicians and about 38% of nurse practitioners and physician assistants surveyed believe that the use of quality metrics to assess performance and consumer outcomes has a… Read MoreMeasuring Outcome In The Treatment Of Depression: Why You Should Do It & How You Can Do It – A Focus On Measurement-Based Care
On-Demand Webinar September 16, 2015Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a serious, chronic disabling illness, with residual symptoms causing significant psychosocial and occupational functional impairment. This webinar, led by Madhukar Trivedi MD, Director of the… Read More15.6% Of Adults With Arthritis Reported Work Disability, Compared To 8.6% Of Those With Other Chronic Conditions
Article September 8, 2015About 15.6% of adults with arthritis have a work disability; among other adults with chronic health conditions, only 8.6% report a work disability. Work disability is defined as work limitations… Read MoreThe Evolving Psychopharmacology Of Major Depressive Disorder: Narrowing The Treatment Gap
On-Demand Webinar July 23, 2015Depression is a widespread condition estimated to affect millions of adults in the United States alone. Despite the significant burden associated with depression, only a fraction of patients are estimated… Read MoreDistinguishing Sedation From Efficacy In Antipsychotic Treatment
On-Demand Webinar July 9, 2015Agitation is frequently seen in patients with schizophrenia. When treating acute agitation in these patients, minimizing sedation should be a goal. During this webinar, Steven Szabo Jr, MD, Staff Psychiatrist,… Read MoreDespite PPACA Reforms, New Primary Care Patient Visits Virtually The Same Between 2013 & 2014
Article June 29, 2015Although millions Americans gained health insurance thanks the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), there was not a significant increase in new patient visits to primary care providers. In… Read MoreManagement Of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD): Breaking Through The Barriers
On-Demand Webinar June 18, 2015An estimated 1 in 10 US adults report depression, with major depressive disorder (MDD) as common as diabetes or coronary artery disease. During this webinar, Greg Mattingly, MD, Associate Clinical… Read MoreTreating The Patient With Schizophrenia: Striking A Balance Between Symptom Control & Tolerability
On-Demand Webinar June 4, 2015Psychosis is ranked as one of the top three most disabling conditions worldwide. Quality of life is commonly impaired in those with schizophrenia, with patients frequently losing the ability to… Read MoreEarly Intervention In Psychosis: Benefits, Barriers & Best Practices
On-Demand Webinar April 13, 2015Psychosis is ranked as one of the top three most disabling conditions worldwide, with a longer duration of untreated psychosis associated with a poorer treatment outcome. It is believed that… Read MoreFacilitating Recovery In Schizophrenia: An Assertive Community Treatment Approach
On-Demand Webinar March 25, 2015Why is the concept of recovery important to patients with schizophrenia? What are some barriers to recovery? How can an Assertive Community Treatment model facilitate recovery for patients with schizophrenia?… Read MoreSpecialty Care & Primary Care Reinvented
Article February 3, 2015Our team has spent many months trying to answer questions about capacity in the health care system: How many health care professionals does any population need – and how many… Read More‘Best Practice’ For Reducing Readmissions For Consumers With Chronic Conditions
Article January 7, 2015What does it take to set up an effective program for preventing hospital readmissions for consumers with complex chronic conditions? This is a core competency of health homes and specialty medical homes. This is… Read MoreSurvey Finds 44% Of Calls To Medicaid Managed Primary Care Professionals Resulted In New Patient Appointments
Article January 7, 2015In a secret shopper survey conducted in 2013 as part of a federal review of Medicaid managed care network adequacy, 44.3% of calls to 506 primary care professionals (physicians, nurse… Read MoreProviding Co-Located Mental Health & Primary Care Services: The Challenges To Getting Paid
Article November 7, 2014Financing is cited as one of the biggest barriers to integration of behavioral and primary care. Many of the activities associated with integrated care, including care coordination and consultative communications… Read MoreStay Connected:
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