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National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is an opportunity for healthcare providers to urge individuals to eliminate unnecessary medications from their homes to help curb medication misuse and opioid addiction. On April 27, between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm, anyone can...
The Department of Health Care Finance (DHCF) intends to submit a five-year renewal request of the District of Columbia’s Section 1115 Demonstration to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for review and approval. DHCF is proposing to extend the...
Observed annually in April, National Minority Health Month serves as a useful reminder of the need to advance health equity and reduce health and mental health disparities for racial and ethnic minority and other diverse populations. This year’s theme, Be the Source...
Women’s History Month is an opportunity for us to shine a light on the intersection of mental health and a women’s well-being. The 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)...
In the heart of the District, a new healthcare initiative is making waves. Driven by a fundamental belief that quality medical services should be accessible to all, Community Concierge Care (C3 Cares) is leading nurse-led healthcare efforts tailored to underserved...
This four-part series tailored for healthcare professionals, decision-makers, and financial analysts will help you gain a comprehensive understanding of fundamental concepts for determining the true costs of healthcare services. Each session will offer practical...
Last December, the DC Department of Health Care Finance (DHCF) announced reimbursement rates for two new services that integrate behavioral health care with physical health care: Interprofessional Consultations and Collaborative Care. The rates for both services are...
With heart disease still the leading cause of death in the District of Columbia, February’s American Heart Month and Black History Month are timely reminders of the need to improve cardiovascular health and related disparities in risk factors, treatment, and outcomes....
Period Covered: August 14, 2022 – August 13, 2023 Progress, Challenges, and Opportunities No-cost training and technical assistance for whole-person care Integrated whole-person care improves quality and outcomes and increases provider and beneficiary satisfaction....
Research underscores the positive impact of integrated primary care and behavioral health delivered by interprofessional teams of medical and mental health professionals. Studies also suggest that integrating health and human services to address health-related social...
Healthcare providers in the District vary significantly in their understanding of and readiness for value-based payment (VBP) models. They also have specific technical assistance needs for financial, operational, and legal capacity building. These insights are among...
In September, Mayor Muriel Bowser and DC Health released the Report and Recommendations of the Mayor’s Healthcare Workforce Task Force. Mayor Bowser established the task force in May 2022 to provide detailed recommendations on how the District could rebuild,...
The District advanced several new tools and strategies in recent months to address the city’s opioid epidemic, starting with the inaugural meeting of the District’s Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission on October 25. The commission is charged with formulating...
Whether you are a provider preparing for the incorporation of behavioral health services into DC’s Medicaid managed care program, or already have experience with managed care and value-based payment arrangements, understanding how to define, measure, and improve...
On November 3, the Department of Health Care Finance (DHCF) posted a Medicaid Director Letter (MDL #23-03) releasing a survey to solicit stakeholder responses on the direction and goals of the 1115 waiver renewal application that will be submitted to the Centers for...
On November 18, we observe International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day, a congressionally designated occasion for those who have lost someone to suicide to connect and find solace in shared experiences. In 2022, the United States lost an estimated 49,449 lives to...
Is your practice prescribing buprenorphine or other controlled substances by telehealth? If so, you should be aware that the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently announced a second temporary...
View The Integrated Care DC Resource About Integrating Screening in General Medical Settings Did you know that approximately 1 in 5 adults (19.8%) in the District report having been told by a health professional that they had a depressive disorder (2020 Behavioral...
Read Mayor Bowser’s Statement on National Hispanic Heritage Month The District of Columbia observes Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 through October 15 as a time to celebrate our diverse Hispanic and Latino communities, which represent 11.7% of the District’s...
September is National Recovery Month, an annual event that promotes evidence-based treatment and recovery practices. The District of Columbia reported a provisional 590 drug overdose deaths in the twelve months ending March 2023. The city also has one of the highest...
Challenge: The Ark of DC is a freestanding mental health clinic that provides behavioral health services to approximately 1,200 patients each year. To reduce patient time spent going to multiple providers for mental health and substance use disorder (SUD) treatment,...
Bridging the information gap between physical and behavioral health is crucial for whole-person care. In July 2022, the Chesapeake Regional Information System for our Patients (CRISP DC) launched a new consent tool to reduce barriers to sharing important health...
On June 1, Mayor Muriel Bowser raised the LGBTQIA+ pride flag at the John A. Wilson Building to kick off Pride Month in the District of Columbia, an annual celebration honoring the District’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer residents. Capital Pride’s...
Uncertainty about how to get ready for integrating behavioral health into managed care led nearly 200 stakeholders to register for this event hosted by the Department of Health Care Finance (DHCF), DBH Training Institute, and Integrated Care DC. Barbara J. Bazron,...
One Week Until Integrated Care DC Managed Care Readiness Workshop We are a week away from our in-person Managed Care Readiness Workshop on Tuesday, May 9 from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm at the Marion S. Barry, Jr. Building (Metro: One Judiciary Square). Hosted by the DC...
Integrated Care DC Managed Care Readiness (In-Person) Workshop on May 9 Integrated Care DC and the DC Department of Health Care Finance (DHCF) are hosting an in-person workshop for behavioral health providers and other organizations seeking to prepare for the upcoming...
Women’s History Month and Mental Health Mental health is vital to women’s physical and emotional well-being, and Women’s History Month is the perfect time to focus on the importance of behavioral health in women’s lives. It is essential to...
In this issue: Upcoming Lunch and Learn Sessions Practice Spotlight: Community Wellness Ventures Integrates Data to Support Care Resources for Black Mental Health and Wellness Latest from Learning Library In Case You Missed It…CRISP DC Consent Tool Dive into a...
Black Mental Health Matters February 2023 marks Black History Month, an annual commemoration of Black Americans’ achievements, contributions, and history. This year’s celebration of the strength and resilience of the Black community also provides a...
Community Wellness Ventures (CWV) believes mental health and wellness services are essential to the overall success of the larger society. It is why they have partnered with the District to address the needs of the “whole person,” including system...
Unity Health Care (Unity) is the District’s largest network of community health centers and has committed to integrating primary care and behavioral health services since 2020. Through Integrated Care DC, Unity leadership has engaged their primary care and...
Since 1983, La Clínica del Pueblo (LCDP) has worked to address the distinct health needs of the Latino community in the District and nearby Prince George’s County, Maryland, through comprehensive primary medical care, mental health, and substance use treatment,...
Chronic stress can lead to life-threatening problems. From hypertension, heart diseases, decreased immunity, loss of sociability, and decreased mental vitality. Stress is not to be taken lightly. The first Wednesday in November is National Stress Awareness...
October is an important month for the DC Integrated Care program as we kick off Mental Health Awareness week and continue as National Depression and Mental Health Screening Month. These designations bring awareness to recognizing the signs and symptoms of depression...
Gerald Family Care is a primary care organization specializing in family practice and related medical services. They are deeply committed to integrating behavioral health services into primary care delivery through enhanced partnerships with behavioral health...
Hope 4 You, LLC (H4Y) specializes in behavioral health services to Medicaid patients seeking to overcome depression, anxiety, trauma, and stress by providing convenient access to recovery-oriented treatment, services, and personal and professional development for...
Bread for the City set an initial goal of 25 percent depression remission in patients with a PHQ-9 score over 10, which aligns with national benchmarks. In the first year of registry use, they exceeded their goal, achieving depression remission in 27 percent of their...
As part of the Integrated Care DC program, Anchor Mental Health, a division of Catholic Charities, worked with HMA coaches to better understand and address their quality data to improve clinical outcomes. This work included a focus on the use of CRISP tools as well as...
