Treating people with opioid use disorder via telehealth is associated with strong patient satisfaction, improved program retention, and greater adherence to buprenorphine treatment. This The Better Care Playbook Evidence Roundup explores the evidence. #MOUD #OUD bit.ly/4bW02kN?utm_so…

Supporting independent nurse practitioners in rural areas can help address SUD among older adults. Autonomy among NPs can help ease provider shortages and decrease ED use among #olderadults with #SUD in these communities. #ruralhealth bit.ly/3wVcIcK?utm_so…

This guide offers actionable recommendations for integrating behavioral health care into primary care for #olderadults, which can support more effective & #wholepersoncare. bit.ly/44POgX0?utm_so…

An analysis of California-based #streemedicine programs found that these programs often provide mental health and #SUD diagnosis & treatment. Yet, street providers struggle to connect people to more intensive treatment options. bit.ly/3yqwcGB?utm_so…

Interviews with patients & staff at a hospital-based #harmreduction program highlight the potential for similar programs to increase access to safer-use environments, improve patient trust, & decrease staff stigma toward patients with #SUD. bit.ly/3Kassvz?utm_so…

👩‍💻 WEBINAR | Rush University System for Health's Caring for Caregivers (C4C) Program invites #caregivers to join The Better Care Playbook for its webinar 6/20 at 2pm ET and learn about the C4C model from those with experience, program outcomes, lessons on tailoring the program & more: ow.ly/eq5W50Si9YX

Supporting independent nurse practitioners in rural areas can help address SUD among older adults. Autonomy among NPs can help ease provider shortages and decrease ED use among #olderadults with #SUD in these communities. #ruralhealth bit.ly/3wVcIcK?utm_so…

This guide offers actionable recommendations for integrating behavioral health care into primary care for #olderadults, which can support more effective & #wholepersoncare. bit.ly/44POgX0?utm_so…

Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics provide high-quality, community-based behavioral health care to anyone who it — regardless of ability to pay. This profile highlights the #CCBHC model & the experiences of programs in New York & Oklahoma. bit.ly/45QPl1a?utm_so…

Health care organizations & correctional facilities are partnering to address behavioral health outcomes for people returning to communities after incarceration. This collection explores evidence & implementation strategies to support these partnerships. bit.ly/4dcpuD8

CMS recently authorized billing codes for caregiver training services under Medicare Part B. This The Better Care Playbook collection explores the evidence behind reimbursing for these services and shares resources to support effective caregiver training programs. bit.ly/3A08i5P?utm_so…

Join this 10/16 symposium, “Social Needs in Healthcare: Turning Evidence into Practice,” exploring effective strategies to address health-related social needs. The #CenteringCare24 preconference is hosted by The Better Care Playbook, Camden Coalition, & UPMC Health Plan. bit.ly/4bNxV7r?utm_so…

What are the best ways to address health-related social needs? Join experts at “Social Needs in Healthcare: Turning Evidence into Practice,” cohosted with The Better Care Playbook UPMC Health Plan at the #CenteringCare24 conference in Pittsburgh, Oct. 16: camdenhealth.org/annual-confere…

Too often, seriously ill patients don’t have meaningful conversations with clinicians about their end-of-life goals. Ariadne Labs’s evidence-based Serious Illness Care Program provides a guide to facilitate these vital conversations. #SeriousIllness bit.ly/4dfhBgF?utm_so…

“He laid out a framework for thinking about what treatment one might choose if one has a choice...Those discussions were very helpful to me in terms of thinking through any decision I might have to make." Communication is 🔑 to person-centered care. 🔗 bettercareplaybook.org/_blog/2024/12/…

Health care organizations & correctional facilities are partnering to address behavioral health outcomes for people returning to communities after incarceration. This collection explores evidence & implementation strategies to support these partnerships. bit.ly/4dcpuD8?utm_so…

📘 BLOG | Evidence shows that people living w/ a serious illness don't have meaningful conversations w/ clinicians about their end-of-life goals. The Better Care Playbook published a blog by Harris Meyer on Ariadne Labs’ evidence-based Serious Illness Care Program. More: ow.ly/n7en50T1sNB

The Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE) Model rethinks how Medicaid pays for dementia care services. This blog post explores the benefits of this new payment model and shows how providers can improve the quality of dementia care. bit.ly/3Xgn15G?utm_so…

A supportive housing program sheds light on the importance of multi-system partnerships in improving care and services for people with behavioral health needs who are leaving incarceration. RAND bit.ly/4cAX2KL?utm_so…

Community health worker-led programs supporting chronically homeless individuals transitioning to permanent support housing can facilitate access to nutrition benefits and improve nutrition knowledge. IJERPH bit.ly/4fRgJAC?utm_so…