Integrated Care DC December 2023 Newsletter

Integrated Care DC December 2023 Newsletter

Elevating Patient Care and Practice Success Through Quality Measurement and Improvement 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...
DHCF Releases Survey on 1115 Waiver Renewal

DHCF Releases Survey on 1115 Waiver Renewal

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...
Nov. 18 is Suicide Survivors Awareness Day

Nov. 18 is Suicide Survivors Awareness Day

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...
Integrated Care DC November 2023 Newsletter

Integrated Care DC November 2023 Newsletter

DEA & HHS Extend Telemedicine Flexibilities for Controlled Medication Prescriptions 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....
Integrated Care DC October 2023 Newsletter

Integrated Care DC October 2023 Newsletter

Todos Somos, Somos Uno: We Are All, We Are One! 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 population. While...
Developing Your Value Based Payment (VBP) Value Proposition

Developing Your Value Based Payment (VBP) Value Proposition

In the dynamic landscape of healthcare, crafting a compelling value proposition involves a strategic blend of audience understanding, innovation, and responsiveness to the needs of payers, community partners and other stakeholders. This short take describes the steps to creating a strong value proposition.
October is National Depression/Mental Health Screening Month

October is National Depression/Mental Health Screening Month

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...
Todos Somos, Somos Uno: We Are All, We Are One!

Todos Somos, Somos Uno: We Are All, We Are One!

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...