Behavioral Health

Hypertension and Serious Mental Illness: A Tip Sheet for Navigators

This tip sheet assists navigation staff in supporting clients with serious mental illness (SMI) in their management of hypertension and augments a navigator’s understanding of the standards of care for hypertension amongst the SMI population. Additionally, this tip sheet encourages

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RIC Event: Hard-to-Reach Populations: Innovative Strategies to Engage People with Mental Health Conditions or Substance Use Disorders

https://youtu.be/Yrhyfpxtu7E?si=_tVwtmXwIsC_3upL Description: Many providers serving dually eligible individuals face challenges engaging individuals living with mental illness or substance use disorders. Health plans and health care providers must develop innovative approaches to locate these individuals and connect them to the primary

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Training and Credentialing for Behavioral Health-Focused LTSS: Key Considerations for Providers

Increasingly, health plans are assuming responsibility for providing behavioral health long-term services and supports (LTSS) for your Medicaid clients. In particular, health plans that serve Medicare-Medicaid enrollees may need to address the care needs of individuals with mental illness, developmental

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Domain 5: Caregiving

Caregivers provide physical, emotional, and often financial support to the individual requiring assistance due to illness, injury, disability, or frailness. Informal caregiving is vital to consumers remaining in the least restrictive setting. The geriatric population often has an increased need

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