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Position Statement on Measurement Based Care

Integrated Care News by CFHA

The full process of MBC (Collect, Share, and Act) supports a shared decision-making framework that is inherently therapeutic, with the aim of improving treatment outcomes as well as promoting the overall wellness of individuals and populations. (2, Psychological Services, 20(S2), 150-157. Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute.

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Hepatitis C Micro-elimination Using Patient Navigation In a Regional Healthcare System [Infectious diseases (not respiratory tract)]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: Hepatitis C virus (HCV) disproportionately impacts persons with substance use and mental health disorders within the United States. A small-scale, peer navigation focused micro-elimination project was launched to facilitate treatment engagement and re-testing for individuals experiencing elevated risk of HCV re-infection.

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How State and Local Agencies on Aging Help Older Adults: Susan DeMarois, Greg Olsen, and Lindsey Yourman

GeriPal

I have 24,500 veterans on our caseload, 14,000 individuals with diagnosed mental health issue, 8,500 with an alcohol and substance abuse. I think it can be tempting to kind of silo it to, oh, that’s just aging and independent services. Again, as Greg said, where the individual chooses what works best for them.