Program Webinar #1: Integrated Health Care 101

Overview: This webinar will focus on the foundational concepts of health care integration –  including physical and behavioral health – will be reviewed and discussed.  The presenters will also focus on integrating substance use disorders and reverse integration. The webinar will also feature shared successes, benefits and transferrable skills achieved through the technical assistance program. Register

Program Webinar #2: Integrated Care 101 – Part 2: Building the Business Case and Supporting Integrated Care

Overview: This webinar will focus on the benefits and outcomes of behavioral health integration and key implementation considerations. The presenters will discuss outcomes that include improving population health, patient experience, and reduced costs. The webinar will also feature key integration tips such as building internal support, warm handoffs, establishing workflows among other topics. This session […]

Program Webinar #3: Stigma, Myth Busters & Engagement Strategies

Overview: This webinar will describe how stigma impacts perceptions and resultant SUD care for patients and providers alike. Presenters will also share key concepts and case studies to illustrate ways to address stigma and tools that can be incorporated into their clinical practice. This session is approved by the DC Board of Social work for […]

Program Webinar #4: Screening, Assessment, & Level of Care Determination

Overview: The American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) has established specific criteria for patient assessments and level of care determinations pertaining to substance use disorder (SUD) – providing the underpinnings for effective treatment and recovery from addiction. This webinar will provide attendees with practical tools and tips for implementation of Screening Brief Intervention and Treatment […]

Program Webinar #5: Treatment of Patients with Opioid Use Disorder:  Understanding the Brain Changes of the Disorder

Overview: Understanding the brain chemistry associated with opioid use disorder treatment is essential. Medications for Addiction Treatment (MAT) restores depleted dopamine in the brain so people impacted by OUD can regain functioning. Recognizing this, therapy and support services for OUD are most effective when provided in accordance with a person's healing process and readiness to […]

Program Webinar #6: Addressing Health Equity and Providing Culturally & Linguistically Effective Services

Overview: During the webinar, the presenter will focus on ways to address health equity issues and key considerations for providing linguistically effective services. The presenter will discuss best practices and models to support patients in these challenging times. This session is approved by the American Academy of Family Physicians for up to 1 AMA Level […]

Program Webinar #7: Harm Reduction Basics and Lessons from the Field

Overview: People with substance use disorders are at particular risk for developing one or more primary conditions or chronic diseases. During this webinar, presenters will address strategies for managing chronic conditions and substance use disorders through low barrier care and access. This session is approved by the American Academy of Family Physicians for up to […]

Program Webinar #8: Effective Strategies to Enhance Transitions of Care for Justice-Involved Populations

Overview: This webinar will focus on effective strategies for engaging justice-involved populations and ways to support individuals transitioning to communities. The speakers will share case studies to illustrate the ways that providers have managed transitions of care and supported people. This session is approved by the American Academy of Family Physicians for up to 1 […]

Program Webinar #9: Using Disease Registries to Improve Your Practice Population’s Health

Overview: This session will focus on registries, a population health tool, and will address when and why to use them, particularly to support value-based care initiatives. Presenters will discuss an example of a depression registry as well as information on registry initiatives underway in DC. Speakers: Kima Joy Taylor, MD, MPH, Lori Raney, MD. Additional […]

Interactive Workshop: Telehealth in a Post-Pandemic Era: Sustainable Approaches to Support Integrated Care – Hosted by the Medical Society of the District of Columbia & the Integrated Care DC Program

Facilitator: Jean Glossa, MD, MBA, FACP Speaker(s): DCHF Representatives: Erin Holve, Director of Health Care Reform and Innovation Administration Eduarda Koch, Health IT Project Manager Gerald Wilson, Dir Division of Program Integrity, DHCF Provider Showcase & Panel Discussion: Dr. Zarfishan Zahid, Director of Clinical Operations, Medical Home Development Group Carrie Ojo, Director of Population Health, […]

Interactive Workshop: Telehealth in a Post-Pandemic Era: Sustainable Approaches to Support Integrated Care Part 2

Facilitator: Jean Glossa, MD, MBA, FACP Description: This interactive virtual workshop is part two of a two-part series to support providers ongoing efforts to implement and sustain innovative models of telehealth following the COVID-19 public health emergency. Topics include best practices to support behavioral health care delivery through telehealth; improving patient engagement through telehealth and DC […]