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State Practices in Treatment/Therapeutic Foster

State Practices in Treatment/Therapeutic Foster Care

Treatment foster care (TFC; sometimes known as therapeutic foster care) is a family-based placement option for children with serious emotional, behavioral, or medical needs who can be served in the community with intensive support. This report describes how TFC is implemented and supported by states. It provides an overview of the key program elem
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Development and Testing of Behavioral Health

Development and Testing of Behavioral Health Quality Measures for Health Plans: Final Report

Jonathan Brown, Sarah Hudson Scholle, Sarah Croake, Miriam Rosenau, Junquing Liu, Nathan Darter, Kelsey Farson Gray, Menolly Hart, Bonnie Harvey, Rita Lewis, Dean Miller, Suzanne Morton, Milesh Patel, and Christine Ranshous Mathematica Policy Research Printer Friendly Version in PDF Format (98 PDF pages)
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Development and Testing of Behavioral Health

Development and Testing of Behavioral Health Quality Measures for Health Plans: Final Report

Many people with behavioral health disorders receive suboptimal care and suffer poor health outcomes, including premature death. States, health plans, providers, and other stakeholders need a strong set of measures targeting this population to improve the quality of their care. In this project, we developed and tested measures reported by health p
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The Use of 1915(i) Medicaid Plan Option for

The Use of 1915(i) Medicaid Plan Option for Individuals with Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders

Stan Dorn, Rebecca Peters and Morgan Cheeks Urban Institute Pat Casanova and Gina Eckart Health Management Associates Ted Lutterman National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors Research Institute, Inc. Printer Friendly Version in PDF Format (37 PDF pages)
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The Use of 1915(i) Medicaid Plan Option for

The Use of 1915(i) Medicaid Plan Option for Individuals with Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders

Created by the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 and amended by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), Section 1915(i) of the Social Security Act gives state Medicaid programs the flexibility to cover home and community-based services (HCBS) through a Medicaid state plan amendment (SPA) without the need to seek a federal waiver. This re
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APPENDIX C: Data and Methodology for the SIPP

Improving Employment Outcomes for People with Psychiatric Disorders and Other Disabilities. APPENDIX C: Data and Methodology for the SIPP Analysis

For this analysis, we pooled the 1996, 2001, and 2004 panels of the SIPP, a nationally representative sample of the non-institutionalized civilian population who are 15 years old and older. SIPP respondents are interviewed once every four months for the duration of the survey panel. During each interview, they provide information about the precedi
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APPENDIX D: Supplemental Tables for Pre-

Improving Employment Outcomes for People with Psychiatric Disorders and Other Disabilities. APPENDIX D: Supplemental Tables for Pre-Application Work Activity and Program Participation of SSDI Applicants and At-Risk Group Members

TABLE D.1 . Employment and Income Characteristics of SSDI Applicants     37-42 Months   Before SSDI Application   31-36 Months   Before SSDI Application   25-30 Months   Before SSDI Application   19-24 Months  
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APPENDIX B: Methodology for the Literature

Improving Employment Outcomes for People with Psychiatric Disorders and Other Disabilities. APPENDIX B: Methodology for the Literature Searches

In this appendix, we detail the methodology we employed to conduct two targeted literature searches: one on employment programs and outcomes for people with psychiatric disorders and one on employment programs and outcomes for people with other disabilities. The literature search and review process for both searches consisted of five stages: (1) s
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APPENDIX A: Evidence Tables

Improving Employment Outcomes for People with Psychiatric Disorders and Other Disabilities. APPENDIX A: Evidence Tables

TABLE A.1 . Evidence for Improving Employment Outcomes Through SE: Studies Included in Systematic Reviews Systematic Review Source(s) Study Author, Country a Study Design a Intervention (sample size) b
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Appendices

Improving Employment Outcomes for People with Psychiatric Disorders and Other Disabilities. Appendices

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APPENDIX C. PEER SUPPORT SERVICES PROGRAMS --

An Assessment of Innovative Models of Peer Support Services in Behavioral Health to Reduce Preventable Acute Hospitalization and Readmissions. Appendix C. Peer SUPPORT Services Programs -- Brief Case Studies

BALTIC STREET, AEH, INC. (BALTIC STREET) 9201 4th Avenue, Fifth Floor Brooklyn, New York 11209 Phone: (718) 833-5929 Website: http://www.balticstreet.org/
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APPENDIX B. KEY INFORMANTS

An Assessment of Innovative Models of Peer Support Services in Behavioral Health to Reduce Preventable Acute Hospitalization and Readmissions. Appendix B. Key Informants

Lori Aschraft, Ph.D. Executive Director Recovery Opportunity Center Tom Lane National Director of Consumer & Recovery Services Magellan Health Sue Bergeson National Vice President, Consumer & Family Affairs Optum Behavioral Health Steve Miccio Chief Executive Officer PEOPLe, Inc.
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APPENDIX A. NATIONAL EXPERT PANEL

An Assessment of Innovative Models of Peer Support Services in Behavioral Health to Reduce Preventable Acute Hospitalization and Readmissions. Appendix A. National Expert Panel

Name Organization Allen Doederlein President Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance Larry Fricks Director Appalachian Consulting Group
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PROJECT AND REPORT INFORMATION

An Assessment of Innovative Models of Peer Support Services in Behavioral Health to Reduce Preventable Acute Hospitalization and Readmissions. Project and Report Information

An Assessment of Innovative Models of Peer Support Services in Behavioral Health to Reduce Preventable Acute Hospitalization and Readmission
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NOTES

An Assessment of Innovative Models of Peer Support Services in Behavioral Health to Reduce Preventable Acute Hospitalization and Readmissions. Notes

See http://www.academyofpeerservices.org/pluginfile.php/3101/mod_resource/content/1/APS%20Webinar%20Rev.3.5.14.pdf . See http://www.academyofpeerservices.org/ .
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REFERENCES

An Assessment of Innovative Models of Peer Support Services in Behavioral Health to Reduce Preventable Acute Hospitalization and Readmissions. References

Association for Behavioral Health and Wellness. (2013). Peer support services: A valuable component of behavioral healthcare. From http://www.abhw.org/publications/pdf/PSS%20Report.pdf . Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. (2007). State Medicaid Director letter on peer support services. SMDL 07-011.
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4. CASE STUDY FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS

An Assessment of Innovative Models of Peer Support Services in Behavioral Health to Reduce Preventable Acute Hospitalization and Readmissions. 4. Case Study Findings and Conclusions

The PSS described within the site visit case studies ( Chapter 3 ) demonstrate four very different types of program models that are actively engaged in fostering improved recovery status and behavioral health outcomes for those served.
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3. FOUR SITE VISIT CASE STUDIES

An Assessment of Innovative Models of Peer Support Services in Behavioral Health to Reduce Preventable Acute Hospitalization and Readmissions. 3. Four Site Visit Case Studies

This section contains four site visit case study reports. These case studies are meant to provide a brief description of the four PSS programs reviewed in this study. The case studies highlight program-specific information corresponding with key study questions. They are intentionally uniform in their headings and sections; provide summary level i
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2. SITE SELECTION

An Assessment of Innovative Models of Peer Support Services in Behavioral Health to Reduce Preventable Acute Hospitalization and Readmissions. 2. Site Selection

A comprehensive environmental scan was completed to address the questions of this study (see Chapter 1 ). The environmental scan focused on core topics, including: The expanding role of PSS as a part of the behavioral health care delivery system.
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1. ENVIRONMENTAL SCAN REPORT

An Assessment of Innovative Models of Peer Support Services in Behavioral Health to Reduce Preventable Acute Hospitalization and Readmissions. 1. Environmental Scan Report

In recent years, the peer support services (PSS) workforce has evolved to become an essential part of mental health and addiction treatment, family support, and primary care services. In 2003, the President's New Freedom Commission for Mental Health recommended expanded integration of PSS into the behavioral health treatment system. Interest and u

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