CMS just published its final rule that updates the fiscal year (FY) 2019 rates and policies for Medicare Inpatient Psychiatric Facility (IPF) services. Medicare Program; FY 2019 Inpatient Psychiatric Facilities Prospective Payment System and Quality Reporting Updates for Fiscal Year Beginning October 1, 2018 … Read More
New CMS Model Addresses Impact of the Opioid Crisis for Children
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) recognizes the heavy and continued impact of the opioid epidemic on children. An Innovation Model for payment and service care has been announced and will be the subject of forecasted funding opportunities due for release during the … Read More
Obtaining an Integrated Care License with the NYS Office of Mental Health as Host Agency
Is your OMH-licensed agency interested in obtaining an Integrated Care License? In this fast changing behavioral health environment that stresses the importance of providing integrated behavioral health and primary care to behavioral health patients with complex care needs, the OMH as Host Agency is … Read More
Making 2016 Count for Population Health!
“It’s a new year with new measures! Make sure you’re ready to start the New Year fully prepared to make the most of an Integrated Care Model.”
Measuring Change: What’s your commitment to, and motivation level for change?
“What is your own motivation for change? And, how are you using this concept and measuring it as a system or as a provider facing a substantial transition in the provision of care?”
The Integrated Care Model
“Is the focus on avoidable admission another re-invention of acute medical care in the guise of Integrated Care?”
July is National Minority Mental Health Month!
“…the diversity of needs and barriers to care complicate service access and effective assessment and treatment of population health goals.”
Comorbid Disorders and Integrated Care Models
“Success with population health goals cannot be measured by prescription refills alone, but by motivation to change, effective coping patterns and openness to the treatment team in times of distress and uncertainty.”
An Integrated Approach for Trauma-Informed Care
“Resiliency theory is a strength based approach, replacing a paradigm of pathology and dysfunction to one of adaptive coping and strength building.”
Integrated Care and Population Health: Being Relevant with Population Health Goals Outside of a DSRIP Model
“Not participating in a Medicaid Redesign Plan does not mean that your service designs can remain static.“