This study examines relationships between indicators of economic opportunity and the prevalence of prescription opioids and substance use in the United States. We have three primary findings:
The prevalence of drug overdose deaths and opioid prescriptions has risen unevenly across the county, with rural areas more heavily impacted. Specific g
This brief describes the research methods used to produce the findings in Substance Use, the Opioid Epidemic, and Child Welfare Caseloads: A Mixed Methods Study . It is a part of a series of briefs that discuss different aspects and issues surrounding the relationship between substance use disorders and the child welfare system.
Ellen Bouchery, Mathematica Policy Research
Judith Dey, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
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Many barriers to accessing evidence-based treatment for substance use disorder (SUD), particularly medication assisted treatment, are related to the workforce. Barriers include workforce shortages for certain providers, insufficient training, education and experience, lack of institutional and clinician peer support, provider stigma and inadequate
This report summarizes findings from a small qualitative study of six health centers that are pursuing a diverse range of approaches to facilitating specialty care for patients.
This report summarizes strategies Indian Health Service (IHS) clinics have used to implement the Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) model of care, challenges they faced during implementation, and lessons learned that might benefit IHS clinics that have not yet received PCMH recognition. Common strategies to address challenges include use of te
National Research Summit on Care, Services, and Supports for Persons with Dementia and Their Caregivers
Report to the National Advisory Council on Alzheimer's Research, Care, and Services
April 27, 2018 Updated May 16, 2018
Main Summit Recommendations
April 27, 2018 Updated May 16, 2018
Summit Co-Chairs: Laura N. Gitlin, PhD
Katie Maslow, MSW
Federal Lead: Rohini Khillan, MPH
This is the PDF version of the final Summit report, which includes the recommendations, prepared for the National Research Summit on Care, Services, and Supports for Persons with Dementia and Their Caregivers (also called the Research Summit on Dementia Care). Originally dated April 27, 2018; small changes were made on May 16, 2018.
This is the PDF version of the 12 Recommendation Themes from National Research Summit on Care, Services, and Supports for Persons with Dementia and Their Caregivers: Report to the National Advisory Council on Alzheimer's Research, Care, and Service . The Steering Committee and organizers of this Summit solicited input from nationally and intern
This is the PDF version of the meeting summary for the April 2018 meeting of the Advisory Council on Alzheimer's Research, Care, and Services.
More information about the National Alzheimer's Project Act is available at https://aspe.hhs.gov/national-alzheimers-project-act or meeting page at https://aspe.hhs.gov/advisory-council-alzheimers-rese
ADVISORY COUNCIL ON ALZHEIMER'S RESEARCH, CARE, AND SERVICES
Friday, April 27, 2018
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DEFINING QUALITY DEMENTIA CARE
Alzheimer's Association
DefiningQuality Care: Dementia Care Practice Recommendations
ADVISORY COUNCIL ON ALZHEIMER'S RESEARCH, CARE, AND SERVICES
Friday, April 27, 2018
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Testing the Promise of Primary Care: Comprehensive Primary Care Plus (CPC+)
Laura Sessums, JD, MD, FACP
Director, Division of Advanced Primary Care
Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovatio
ADVISORY COUNCIL ON ALZHEIMER'S RESEARCH, CARE, AND SERVICES
Friday, April 27, 2018
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Long-Term Services and Supports Committee Update