By 2030, an estimated one in five Americans — over 73 million people — will be over age 65. By 2060, that number will grow to close to 95 million. Additionally, the U.S. older population is becoming more diverse — with the proportion of people in racial and ethni... more
Substantial unmet care needs, high suicide and overdose rates, and disparities among historically marginalized communities have led state policymakers across the U.S. to prioritize improved access to high quality behavioral health services.[efn_note]Panchal, N., Hill, ... more
Longstanding structural inequities, particularly those facing Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities, require public health, health care, and social service sectors to be more accountable in supporting community members in decisions that impact thei... more
Accountable care organizations (ACOs) are groups of health care providers responsible for providing coordinated, high-quality care while managing costs of care for a defined population. ACOs typically operate under a value-based payment (VBP) model, which shifts the fo... more
State policymakers increasingly recognize that improving health outcomes is as much about addressing the social determinants of poor health as it is about providing high-quality medical care. A number of states are testing payment models that reward good outcomes over g... more
A rigorous measurement approach must be firmly embedded in quality improvement projects to produce meaningful results. The Best Clinical and Administrative Practices (BCAP) Quality Workbook helps organizations incorporate measurement strategies into initial project desi... more
This webinar offered "how-tos" on agency consent for psychotropic medications for children in foster care, highlighting three state models that rely on medical expertise to inform consent decisions. Presenters from New Jersey, Connecticut and Illinois described the... more
[su_note note_color="#e5f3f1" radius="0"] Program At-A-Glance Organization: Greater Newark Healthcare Coalition Description: A coalition of community leaders seeking to improve health care quality and access in Newark, New Jersey. Goal: Make Newark a trauma-info... more
Community health workers (CHWs), also referred to as community health representatives, promotores, and peer navigators, bridge health and social care by performing roles such as care coordination, care transitions support, and connection to social services. CHWs often ... more
Nearly one in six children in the U.S. is obese, representing a serious public health problem, and contributing to increased risks for many chronic conditions later in life. Obesity is also an issue that often affects low-income families facing multiple social challen... more
