In rural Virginia, Tri-Area Community Health puts their own spin on the integrated care model to better serve their communities.
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Topics: Integrated service delivery
Mitigating COVID-19’s Rural Impact on Families At-Risk for Violence and Child Maltreatment and Neglect
COVID-19 physical distancing measures impact vulnerable populations, including rural children experiencing maltreatment and those living in situations of intimate partner violence. Clinicians and other experts said community awareness, frank discussions, and changing service delivery approaches can make a difference.
Read MoreVermont Care Network Advocates for Behavioral Health and Developmental Disability Agencies
Nearly 1 in 5 American adults have a diagnosable mental or behavioral disorder. By supporting 16 nonprofit agencies, the Vermont Care Network facilitates the provision of services for this population. Nearly 50,000 Vermont residents have access to behavioral health and developmental disability services through their efforts.
Read MoreHealth Care Integration Offers Multiple Benefits
As healthcare reform encourages integration of healthcare to treat the patient as a whole, behavioral health and oral care are being integrated into primary care practices around the country.
Read MoreModels of Care Integration Continue to Evolve
There is not one nationally recommended model for care integration, but local and federal efforts support more widespread use.
Read MoreCo-Located Clinics Bring Improved Care for Veterans in New Mexico
An outpatient clinic in New Mexico has co-located mental health and primary care services for veterans seeking treatment.
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