Early treatment for mental illness makes an enormous difference in recovery. Learn more about B4Stage4 from this brief video from Mental Health America.
Importance of Behavioral Health in Integrated Care
This article talks about how addressing behavioral health conditions can have an impact on health outcomes and costs.
Mental Health
Thank you, John Oliver, for this timely and impressive piece.
Hope & Mental Illness
Check out this moving post at Mental Health America.
Just cut and paste this link into your browser. It is worth a look!
http://mentalhealthamerica.net/blog/celebrating-tim
I am proud to have served on their Board of Directors for many years and encourage you to attend their national conference in June.
Mental Health America Conference
This is one of the most content-rich conferences offered in the behavioral healthcare space. And, at just $400 for the 2 day meeting, you do not want to miss it! See you there!
Peer Services Toolkit
As systems move to incorporate peer services into their service array, this toolkit may prove helpful in understanding the value of peer led support. Check it out at:
Click to access Peer-Services_Toolkit_2014.pdf
Integrated Care Costs
This brief article makes some good points regarding how to prepare for integrated care, and area that is a frequent point of consultation by Ann Boughtin Consulting, LLC. Check it out and contact us if you would like more information.
Depression and Heart Health
In this age of integrated health care, this article from the American Heart Association is timely.
Leadership
Check out this short but provocative tribute on leadership.
Accountable Care Organizations
Thinking about an ACO? Allow a year to 18 months to build an ACO. Check out these 12 trends on ACOs:
http://www.hin.com/infographics/Trends_ACO_2014.html#.Uo1H2NUo5Mw
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