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In addition to sharing the latest CIHS news, products, and information, CIHS aims to inform the healthcare field on the latest news on integrated primary and behavioral healthcare.
February 1, 2013
Screening Adolescents Fosters Wellness
American Academy of Pediatrics wants to create sound mind and body for teens in need through screening.
December 20, 2012
Photovoice for Wellness
Photovoice helps inform the translation of health care interventions in supportive housing agencies for people with mental illnesses at risk of heart disease and premature death.
December 5, 2012
Health Home State Plan Amendments
This matrix outlines key program design features from health home State Plan Amendments (SPAs) approved by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) as of December 2012.
November 13, 2012
On the Rise: Health Homes
About half of states are implementing patient-centered medical homes for Medicaid Populations. Payers are testing this model by shifting resources to enhance primary care as an important component of improving the quality and cost-effectiveness of the U.S. healthcare delivery system.
August 13, 2012
Research: Collaborative Chronic Care Models Work
Meta-analysis shows that collaborative chronic care models improve mental and physical health outcomes for individuals with mental illnesses across a wide range of care settings, as well as provide a robust clinical and policy framework for care integration.
July 24, 2012
Cancer, Injuries More Likely in People with Mental Illness
Two Johns Hopkins studies look at why people with mental illnesses are at 2.6 times to risk of developing cancer.
June 7, 2012
Army Mental Health Care Improves with Primary Care Involvement
An Army program that uses technology and primary care to improve detection and treatment of depression and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) improves care of mental illnesses.
June 5, 2012
Disney Bans Junk Food Ads for Kids
Disney will no longer permit the marketing of junk foods to youth. To help promote healthy weight among kids, Disney TV channels will limit junk food ads.
May 7, 2012
Obesity Fight Needs Ambitious Campaign Akin to the Anti-Tobacco Movement
A USA Today-Kaiser Health article explores America's fight against obesity, quoting leaders who feel efforts need to be more aggressive.
April 27, 2012
US News & World Report Talks Longevity
A look into the Longevity Project, a research-based book on who lives the longest and why. Author Friedman says, "Physical well-being and subjective well-being are two sides of the same coin. Mental health affects physical health, and physical health affects mental health."
April 20, 2012
Behavioral Healthcare Takes an Inside Look at FQHC Look-Alikes
"Just because it looks like a federally qualified health center (FQHC), doesn’t mean it always is one. Known as FQHC “look-alikes,” these arrangements are designed with the same goals of integrating primary care into behavioral health, but are done without the same funding as a traditional FQHC."
April 11, 2012
New Study Links Mental and Physical Illness
A new SAMHSA report shows that adults who had a mental illness in the past year have higher rates of certain physical illnesses such as high blood pressure, asthma, diabetes, heart disease, and stroke.
April 5, 2012
New CO Report Outlines Behavioral Health in HIE
Colorado Regional Health Information Organization partnered with a multi-stakeholder behavioral health steering committee to create a report with recommendations and future strategies for effective inclusion of behavioral health in health information exchange.
March 23, 2012
SAMHSA Issues Updated Definition of Recovery
SAMHSA Updated its working definition of recovery.
March 12, 2012
Mental Health First Aid
USA Today features Mental Health First Aid, it's features and relevance.
March 9, 2012
Creating Community Through Peer Support
SAMHSA blog post by Mary Blake, Coordinator, Community Dimension of Recovery, SAMHSA Recovery Support Strategic Initiative Work Group, discusses the importance of relationships to recovery.
March 8, 2012
What Doctors and Patients Don’t Want to Talk About
The New York Times Column Doctor-Patient takes on transparancy in Q&A with Institute for Professionalism and Ethical Practice Executive Director Robert Truog, MD.
February 21, 2012
PBHCI Grantee's Local Efforts Honored
The Standard-Examiner recognized Weber Human Services' local efforts to integrate care in Ogden, Utah.
February 18, 2012
CMS Releases "Phase 2" for Electronic Health Records
CMS released the second stage of guidelines for “meaningful use” of electronic records. The proposed rules require doctors and hospitals to improve usage, better engage patients, and improve the transferability of records.
February 17, 2012
New Study Shows Teamwork's Influence on Weight Loss
WebMD explores a new study that found people who shed at least 5% of their body weight during a weight loss competition were likely on the same team and that teammates played a large role.
February 3, 2012
First-Ever National Directory of Latino Behavioral Health Trainings
Alliance for Latino Behavioral Health Workforce Development it is my pleasure to announce the release of the first-ever national Latina/o Behavioral Health Training Programs.
January 24, 2012
DMS-V May Broaden Definition of Depression
The American Psychiatric Association is reviewing the criteria for depression for the next edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.
January 9, 2012
Colocating psychologists in primary care promotes infants/toddlers’ development
New Research in Pediatrics shows regular social-emotional screening for infants and toddlers by psychologists in primary care settings promote improved development.
January 6, 2012
Postpartum Depression Affects 30% of Latinas
Rates of Mental illness related to childbirth, and depression, continue to rise among Latinas.
December 27, 2011
Research Shows Disparities in Depression Care
African Americans less likely to receive diagnoses of and treatment for depression
December 21, 2011
Integrating Mental Health and Pediatrics
December 19, 2011
Wall Street Journal spotlights integration
December 7, 2011
25% experience holiday anxiety or depression
November 30, 2011
PBHCI hits the front page
The Atlanta Journal Constitution featured the SAMHSA PBHCI program and grantee Cobb/Douglas Community Services Board.
November 15, 2011
HHS will award up to $1 billion in grants
HHS will award up to $1 billion in grants for healthcare innovation targeted at high-needs populations. The Health Care Innovation Challenge presents an opportunity for the mental health and addiction field.
November 10, 2011
The RCHN Community Health Foundation has announced a new funding opportunity
The RCHN Community Health Foundation has announced a new funding opportunity focused on recruitment, training and retention of entry-level staff in health centers. Applications are due November 17, 2011 by 6:00 pm Eastern and for more information about this opportunity please refer to the RCHN website.
November 9, 2011
Walmart Wants To Be Nation's Biggest Primary Care Provider
Walmart Wants To Be Nation's Biggest Primary Care Provider as confidential documents obtained by the Kaiser Health Network show that Walmart seeks to "lower the cost of healthcare."
November 8, 2011
National Institutes of Health Reports Results
National Institutes of Health reports results from the first large scale study on treatment of prescription opioid addiction.
November 7, 2011
American Academy of Pediatrics aim to improve prevention
The American Academy of Pediatrics aim to improve prevention and outcomes in adolescents: use SBIRT for all teen patients.
November 7, 2011
Upcoming NIDA Addiction Research "Mini-Conference"
Upcoming NIDA Addiction Research “Mini-Conference” where scientists will explore the latest addiction neuroscience research.
November 1, 2011
Primary care providers need better skills to manage and assess suicide risk
Primary care providers need better skills to manage and assess suicide risk, according to study in the International Journal of Medicine.
October 21, 2011
Motivation-based intervention to promote colonoscopy screening
The Journal of Health Psychology published “Motivation-based intervention to promote colonoscopy screening: An integration of a fear management model and motivational interviewing,” outlining the innovative telephone-based risk communication that promotes screening among individuals at increased risk for familial Colorectal cancer.
October 21, 2011
Pediatrics published “Prevalence of Physical Health Problems Among Youth Entering Residential Treatment"
Pediatrics published “Prevalence of Physical Health Problems Among Youth Entering Residential Treatment,” highlighting the high rate of physical health conditions among youths entering residential treatment.
October 17, 2011
Massachusetts report finds integrated care crucial to federal HC reform
Mental Health Weekly’s “Massachusetts report finds integrated care crucial to federal HC reform,” highlights issues to review as healthcare reform proceeds.
September 29, 2011
Treating Smokers in the Health Care Setting
The New England Journal of Medicine published," Treating Smokers in the Health Care Setting," highlighting specific ways physicians can help patients quit smoking.
September 28, 2011
CMS launched the Comprehensive Primary Care initiative
CMS launched the Comprehensive Primary Care initiative, a demonstration project in 5-7 markets, in which Medicare will work with commercial and state health insurance plans to offer additional support to primary care doctors in order to improve care coordination for patients.
September 28, 2011
Collaborative Care and the Medical Home
The Archives of Internal Medicine published Collaborative Care and the Medical Home, which indicates collaborative care as most effective for the most difficult and highest-risk health conditions.