Healthie’s Post

Access to mental healthcare for anyone who needs it is top priority for 2024. Mental health parity legislation has passed, and 3 payor executives are at the forefront of paving an accessible path to a continuum of care, utilizing tech tools that extend value-based care coordination. Health Leaders spoke to 3 Blues plans executives to discuss how they are tackling mental health services integration & reimbursement. Read the full story by Laura Beerman here: https://hubs.li/Q02g8Td_0

As the week draws to a close, I reflect on the profound encounters with my last two patients, both grappling with mental health challenges amidst difficult life circumstances. These interactions serve as a poignant reminder of the multifaceted role healthcare professionals (HCPs) play in patient care, extending far beyond the realms of medication and diagnostics. My first patient, caught in a cycle of couch surfing and occasional homelessness, reached out for help, feeling disconnected and ostracized from society. Our half-hour consultation was not just a clinical evaluation but a heartfelt dialogue about his struggles and aspirations. He expressed a desire to address his mental health and secure stable housing—a request that led me to provide a supporting statement on his behalf. It was a small but significant way to assist in his journey toward stability and well-being. The second patient sought a space to voice her distress over family issues and housing insecurity. Tearful during the consultation, she found solace in simply being heard. Recognizing her need for ongoing support, I referred her to our mental health nurse for further care. These encounters underscore a crucial aspect of healthcare: the power of listening and offering a comforting presence. Sometimes, the most therapeutic intervention is providing an empathetic ear and understanding heart. As HCPs, our capacity to impact lives stretches beyond traditional treatment pathways—it's about connecting, empathizing, and supporting individuals through their most vulnerable moments. Finally the feedback from both patients has profoundly affirmed the value of my work. They both expressed a desire for me to be involved in their future clinical appointments, a testament to the trust and comfort we built in just one meeting. This recognition not only humbles me but also fuels my commitment to healthcare. It's a powerful reminder of the impact we can have, not just through our clinical expertise, but through our humanity and the relationships we build. Knowing that I've made a significant difference in their journey towards healing and stability is incredibly rewarding, reinforcing my belief in the importance of compassionate care #MentalHealthAwareness #PatientCare #Pharmacist

The industry has rethought the way we deliver mental health support. Those rethinking the journey to get there are shaping the landscape for the future. Prior to launching Cass, I was peering through the lens of a patient, attempting to navigate our overly complex healthcare system. My experience created a desire to help others walking the same path, so I became a Peer Support Counselor. Through efforts to assist my peers, I noticed that most face too many barriers with too few resources to make it through the therapy journey. With the help of our telehealth partners, Cass is working to close those gaps for our communities’ most vulnerable populations by: -Providing a simple way to complete forms and screenings. -Boosting the contact rate for new patient enrollment coordinators. -Streamlining scheduling and registration. -24/7 support to patients leading up to treatment. -Connecting patients to valuable support services. What other gaps do you see leading to patient drop-off? What stage of the funnel is being impacted the most?

Craft crystal-clear, compliant mental health nursing notes with ease! This blog dives deep into best practices & real-world examples, empowering you to document like a pro. Enhance patient care, save time, and navigate legal requirements with confidence. To read more : https://lnkd.in/dqqSprdB #mentalhealthnursing #medicalscribe #nursingnote #chartingmentalhealth #patientcare #S10 #S10AI #cliniciandocumentation #soapnote #technology

Craft crystal-clear, compliant mental health nursing notes with ease! This blog dives deep into best practices & real-world examples, empowering you to document like a pro. Enhance patient care, save time, and navigate legal requirements with confidence. To read more : https://lnkd.in/dYsnygzG #mentalhealthnursing #medicalscribe #nursingnote #chartingmentalhealth #patientcare #S10 #S10AI #cliniciandocumentation #soapnote #technology

✨(1) Let us continue to build capacity in complex care. Patients with combined complex needs (physical, mental and social conditions) are on the rise. These patients frequent emergency rooms, hospitals and clinics hoping for an answer to their complex symptoms and conditions only to be disappointed, leading to poor care, poor health and poor care experience felt by their clinicians too. Excited to dive into the world of peer mental health specialists and how this role helps a segment of patients who have complex needs. I often get asked questions given our team 10+ years of successful experience integrating Peers into the “licensed” care team, we've chosen to call them peer community health workers and they have been vitals to the success of our small but mighty Center for Integrated Care team. Over the next months, I'll be microblogging to shed light on this vital role. Stay tuned as I explore questions like: - What do peers exactly do? - What are the key characteristics? - How is it different from professional and licensed roles? - Who benefits most from peer interventions? - Is this intervention cost-effective? - Is the role certified and reimbursable? - How to seamlessly integrate this role into the professional care team? - What does success look like? What other questions do you have about peer mental health specialists? #mentalhealth #peersupport #healthcare #communityhealthworkers #integratedcare #wholepersoncare #specialneeds #specialneedsplan #complexcare #complexneeds #microbloggingforgood #MediCal #peermentalhealthspecialist

Interested in using technology to support young adults with suicidal thoughts and behaviors? Digital safety planning tools can be really helpful, and come with some special considerations for this age group. Check out these "Guidelines for integrating digital tools into clinical care for young people at risk of suicide" by Orygen, co-authored by our own Research Coordinator, Alexandra Boland, in collaboration w/ a panel of young adults w/ lived expertise! This participatory work uses the first-hand knowledge of young adults to respect their autonomy, identify supports, and select best practices for using digital mental health tools to support safety and wellness. #suicideprevention #mentalhealth #mentalwellness #digital #youngadults #research

Healthcare News: Research launched into wellbeing of clinicians in private practice. The MPS Foundation is funding new research to identify and manage work-related risks to mental health and wellbeing specifically for clinicians working in private practice. The ‘Thrive at Work’ research project, led by Affinity Health at Work, will involve in-depth interviews with clinicians who work in the private sector alongside a survey to assess work-related […] #healthcare http://ow.ly/kyRU105mCC9

Thriveworks & Primary Care Collaboration Achieves Unprecedented Patient Access! In an era where mental health services are more crucial than ever, timely access to care remains a significant hurdle for many. At Thriveworks, we're pioneering a transformative approach by collaborating closely with primary care practices, ensuring patients receive the support they need in a timely fashion considerably faster than the industry average of 6-10 weeks. **Our Journey to Making a Difference:** When we noticed the lengthy waits many patients faced to receive mental health care, we knew something had to change. That's why Thriveworks teamed up with primary care providers to create a seamless referral process, bridging the gap between physical and mental health care. - **Rapid Response:** By integrating our services with primary care practices, we've slashed wait times, enabling patients to access mental health professionals swiftly. - **Holistic Approach:** This collaboration ensures a comprehensive health care strategy, treating the mind and body as interconnected elements of overall well-being. - **Continuous Support:** We're not just about quick appointments; we're about providing ongoing, quality care tailored to each individual's needs. This initiative is more than a program—it's a commitment to community health, proving that when we work together, we can make substantial, positive changes in people's lives. **We'd love to hear from you! How does your organization integrate mental and physical health services? Share your stories and insights below!** #mentalhealthawareness #primarycare #healthcareinnovation #thriveworks

I hear a lot of non-behavioral health healthcare workers say, “I am not a “psych” provider/nurse”, or “that’s not our problem”. Where do these incorrect and dehumanizing statements stem from? Those we serve are negatively impacted by these harmful misconceptions. Dr. Brian Ahmedani and team’s research will tell you the percentage of people who visit a non-behavioral health hospital/provider in the previous 7/30/60/90/180/365 days prior to dying by suicide (https://lnkd.in/gB2BFAbK). As we enter into May Mental Health Awareness Month, I’d like to highlight the American Hospital Association’s push for harmonizing physical and emotional health in all general hospital/non-behavioral health settings. I would also like to highlight the American Nurses Association’s Scope and Standards of Practice which speaks to nursing as a holistic practice that encompasses the assessment and prioritization of psychosocial, emotional, and spiritual/transpersonal needs, amongst others. There is no health without mental health.