Integrated Care DC’s newly released At-A-Glance report highlights the significant strides participating providers have made as they work to deliver integrated, whole-person care and prepare for value-based payment (VBP) models. Altogether, 39 practice teams from 35...
October is National Depression and Mental Health Screening Month and October 2–8 is Mental Illness Awareness Week. Did you know that approximately 1 in 5 adults (21.2%) in the District of Columbia report having been told by a health professional that they had a...
Mary’s Center, a prominent healthcare provider in Washington, DC, is making significant strides in integrating behavioral health with primary care. The Director of Behavioral Health Integration, Nelson Rivera, discusses how the organization implements valuable...
September 15 – October 15 is Hispanic Heritage Month. During this time, it’s important to recognize the rich cultural heritage of Hispanic and Latino communities in the District of Columbia and across the nation. Providers serving Medicaid and mental...
You still have time to join our Value-Based Care Learning Collaborative, which officially launched last month. This yearlong learning collaborative is designed to help providers improve patient care, enhance financial performance, and succeed in new value-based...
August 4-10 marks National Health Center Week, a time to celebrate the vital role of health centers in our communities. The District of Columbia is home to eight Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) and one Health Center Program Look-Alike. In 2022, they provided...
Providers, help your patients stay covered! Direct them to the DC Medicaid Renewal Information webpage for information on how to get or renew their Medicaid health insurance. This resource offers training videos, meeting recordings, and step-by-step guides on how to...
As we observe National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month this July, it’s crucial to highlight the ongoing disparities in opioid-related health outcomes affecting communities of color in the District of Columbia. From 2018 through February 2024, deaths due...
We invite you to join our year-long learning collaborative where you will learn about Medicaid value-based payment (VBP) arrangements in the District of Columbia, how these VBP programs apply to your practice, and how to work toward improving care and outcomes tied to...
June is Men’s Health Month, a vital time to highlight men’s health challenges and to promote strategies for better physical and mental well-being, including early disease detection and treatment. Men often overlook regular health checkups and are less likely to...
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, an opportunity to raise awareness about the importance of mental health and reduce stigma around mental illness. The District of Columbia has made progress integrating mental health services into primary care settings through...
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...
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,...
The Regional Addiction Prevention (RAP Inc.) is a not-for-profit healthcare provider specializing in evidence-based interventions for treating substance use disorders (SUDs) and co-occurring mental illnesses. The organization recently teamed up with Integrated Care DC...
