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By embedding cultural competence into the fabric of care delivery, Violet and Northeast Health Partners are paving the way for a more inclusive and responsive network that meets the needs of millions of Coloradans, regardless of their location or background. Learn more about our latest partnership. https://lnkd.in/eijSyH4x

September is Healthy Aging Month. We're highlighting the critical role culturally responsive care plays in improving health outcomes for older adults. As our population ages, it’s more important than ever for providers to develop the skills needed to address the diverse needs of older patients, ensuring they receive the respectful and personalized care they deserve. https://lnkd.in/ebAF_Gwq

Kay Nikiforova, head of clinical & research and Dr. Jessica Jackson, a board member of Violet’s clinical QA advisory, both spoke at the American Psychological Association’s 2024 convention in Seattle, Washington. Head to the blog to learn about some of the major themes discussed. https://lnkd.in/eYF-FYim

"Where we live is a powerful influence on our brain health," she said. "It is very difficult for adults in many parts of the country to access behavioral neurological specialist care — in many cases waiting lists to be seen are months or even years long." For some, language and cultural differences can also impact access to care. https://lnkd.in/e-kcnft5

What health plans need to know about Section 5123 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act. Find out in our latest blog post. https://lnkd.in/ef5NaP8Z

If a Black patient is experiencing problems related to their employment, would they be given the same Z code as a white patient? Or would the onus be put on the individual, rather than the social determinants of health that affect Black communities? Check out the last chapter of our report: Investigating coding practices for social determinants of health. https://lnkd.in/gW3Be8-d

In Part 2 of our investigative series, we take a closer look at the disparities in provider face time and coding practices, uncovering how white patients often receive more attention and preferential ICD-10 codes—what we've termed 'kinder coding'. https://lnkd.in/eqAMg6xT

In part 1 of our investigative series, we uncovered some startling patterns which point to coding biases with ICD-10 code use. Read our latest blog post to see some of the codes that are attributed to BIPOC patients at disproportionate rates. https://lnkd.in/e-vwCjYD

Violet is now an approved provider of Continuing Medical Education (CE/CME) by the New York State Education Department’s State Boards for Psychology, Social Work, and Mental Health Counselors. This means that Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), Licensed Master Social Workers (LMSWs), Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHCs), and Psychologists in New York can now earn their required CE/CME credits directly through our platform. https://lnkd.in/ecUzSPnr

Our Head of Clinical and Research, Kay Nikiforova, will be attending the American Psychological Association 2024 Conference in Seattle from August 8th to 10th. Kay will be discussing two key topics: - Translating clinical science into cultural competency Benchmarks and training. - Balancing patient, provider, and business needs through clinical research evidence and building strong provider trust. If you’re attending and would like to meet with Kay to learn how Violet can help ensure an inclusive provider network, leave us a note below!