The Growing Role Of Peer Providers: Challenges & Positive Progress In The Changing Practice Environment
Background & Purpose
Peer providers are key components of the “recovery-oriented” model of care, which focuses on maintaining long-term recovery past acute crises through empowering and involving consumers in shaping their own care. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services have justified Medicaid billing for peer support by citing studies establishing it as an “evidence-based mental health model of care” that enables peers to use their lived experiences to establish rapport with consumers. Findings from randomized clinical trials suggested that use …
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