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Strengthening Oral Health in the U.S. Through Integration and Workforce Development: Lessons from State and Federal Health Officials

NASHP

Despite the importance of oral health, state officials cited challenges with persistent silos between primary and oral health care , often exacerbated by the inoperability of medical and dental electronic health records. Other state Medicaid programs are adding requirements for primary care medical providers to offer similar services.

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Primary Care Case Management in Medicaid: A Strategy for Supporting Primary Care in Rural Areas

NASHP

Primary care case management (PCCM) programs are one of the oldest types of Medicaid managed care, but over time most states have shifted to use managed care organizations (MCOs) to deliver services to Medicaid participants. ii] Rural areas are highly likely to suffer from shortages of primary care and other providers.

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Behavioral Health System Modernization along the Continuum

NASHP

Integrated Primary and Behavioral Health Care A modern behavioral health system of care is fully integrated into the continuum of health care services, including primary and specialty care settings, and extends into homes and communities to ensure holistic and coordinated support.

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The Recruitment and Retention of Healthcare Workers with Creston Tate | Episode 53

Vie Healthcare

In Episode 53 of The Healthcare Leadership Experience Jim Cagliostro is joined by Creston Tate, DO, Medical Director of WellSpan Health Urgent Care to discuss the challenges of hiring healthcare workers in the wake of ‘’The Great Resignation.’’. Demand for urgent care has intensified since 2020. Episode Introduction.

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Optimizing Postpartum Coverage Extension

NASHP

Comprehensive postpartum care can address elevated health risks during the postpartum period, including through management of chronic health conditions (e.g., Postpartum care can also include counseling on nutrition, breastfeeding, and other preventive health topics that support maternal and neonatal health.

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Patient Engagement: A Two-Way Relationship with Lonnie Hirsch | E. 77

Vie Healthcare

I’m also big into educating and empowering more people on ways they can live healthier lives and avoid preventable disease. Which includes specialists by the way, not just primary care providers. Which includes specialists by the way, not just primary care providers.

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Life as a Nurse Practitioner With Walter “Buddy” Elliott | Episode 51

Vie Healthcare

In this episode, Jim Cagliostro, VIE’s Clinical Operations Performance Improvement Expert, interviewed Walter ‘’Buddy’’ Elliott to discuss the benefits of previous ‘’hands-on’’ nursing experience for nurse practitioners, the critical role they play in enhancing the patient experience, and the support they offer physicians.

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