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The fall issue of HCBS Quality Matters, produced by CROR's Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Home and Community-Based Services is here! Read about how different states are supporting family caregivers and learn about programs that fight social isolation among older adults. https://loom.ly/gQg2rF0

New Year! New Quarter! New Manual! Georgia Department of Community Health released its January 1, 2024, ASD Services Provider Manual with a few updates. It's the responsibility of service providers to stay up to date on changes that may affect prior authorizations and services! 1. EarliPoint is now an approved Clinician Testing Tool (refer to page 10) 2. On the Prior Authorization Cover Page, wording regarding patient’s IEP was added: “submission of IEP is optional” (refer Appendix F) 3. Language regarding retro PA was added (refer to Appendix G). Services should only be rendered after prior authorization approval.

“Sharing the Load: How to Empower and Leverage Diverse Expertise to Expand First Response” “Freedom House Ambulance Service pioneered emergency response in the U.S. by leveraging relationships within the community to expand first response efforts using community-based medical responders. Now, these kinds of programs have evolved into what typically involve mobile teams staffed by professionals trained in behavioral health de-escalation, assessment, and response. RSVP for this event and learn more: https://lnkd.in/gMZN5vzp”

Women #veterans have their own unique medical care needs. Learn strategies for providing patient-centered, sensitive care in this online course from @Veterans Health Administration. https://lnkd.in/dm9vPCA5

Join us on Thursday, November 14th for a webinar on Oral Health and Intimate Partner Violence, presented by Health Partners on IPV+Exploitation and National Network for Oral Health Access (NNOHA). Survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV) and human trafficking (HT) often face significant barriers to accessing oral health care, and dental visits can sometimes act as triggers for these individuals. Dental professionals play a crucial role in creating safe and supportive environments that prioritize the comfort and well-being of these patients.  Learning Objectives: ➡️ Describe barriers that survivors of IPV/HT may experience in accessing oral health care. ➡️ Share strategies to provide safer and more comfortable patient experiences during oral health visits. ➡️ Discuss the importance of community partnerships to optimize care coordination and support for survivors of IPV/HT.  CDE Offered: 1 CDE credit ✏️ Register here: https://buff.ly/3AgTeRy

Family medicine is at the ❤️ of a community's health. Addressing health disparities & improving health outcomes for minority populations ties directly to #MinorityHealthMonth. The American Academy of Family Physicians has resources to help advance equitable access to care in your practice. https://bit.ly/3x6Lcc9

Family medicine is at the ❤️ of a community's health. Addressing health disparities & improving health outcomes for minority populations ties directly to #MinorityHealthMonth. The American Academy of Family Physicians has resources to help advance equitable access to care in your practice. https://bit.ly/3x6Lcc9

The Day 1 Public Health Topic for National Public Health Week focuses on Civic Engagement. Voting and other forms of civic engagement shape our community and how it allocates resources to support opportunities for healthy lives. Studies show better public health outcomes in states where more people vote. Visit www.NPHW.org to learn more about how you can enhance civic engagement within your community. #APHA #NPHW #CHCs #HCNs #FQHCs #CHCs #ValueCHCs #publichealthweek

Family medicine is at the ❤️ of a community's health. Addressing health disparities & improving health outcomes for minority populations ties directly to #MinorityHealthMonth. The American Academy of Family Physicians has resources to help advance equitable access to care in your practice. https://bit.ly/3x6Lcc9

This week on Sg2 Perspectives, host Tori Richie is focusing on primary care in the context of our 2024 Impact of Change® forecast, with Sg2 Consultant Caleb Bentley, Associate Principal (and fellow host) Trevor DaRin and Director Stephanie Snider. Caleb, Trevor and Stephanie talk about primary care trends and challenges, the importance of preventive visits, opportunities for integrating behavioral health with primary care, and more. https://bit.ly/3Vkyvmy