Substance use disorder

Manatt Continues to Build National Advisor Team with Addition of Behavioral Health Care Leader

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水曜日, 5月 15, 2024

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, a multidisciplinary, integrated professional services firm, today announced the arrival of National Advisor John O’Brien to the Firm’s Health Care industry group.

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Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, a multidisciplinary, integrated professional services firm, today announced the arrival of National Advisor John O’Brien to the Firm’s Health Care industry group.
“Our National Advisors include highly accomplished leaders across health care, government and other industries who all bring significant experience navigating the top business, policy and operational matters confronting our clients,” said Manatt CEO and Managing Partner Donna L. Wilson .
“I have long admired Manatt’s commitment to its clients in improving our health care system, with a focus on equity and access to care,” said O’Brien.
“I couldn’t be more excited to join Manatt as I continue supporting states, health systems and other health care organizations advance high-quality care throughout communities nationwide.”

PointClickCare Now Supports Over 32.7 Million Californians with Expanded Care Collaboration Network

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水曜日, 5月 15, 2024

PointClickCare, a leading healthcare technology platform enabling meaningful care collaboration and real‐time patient insights, is announcing the details of its continued investment and expansion across the state of California.

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PointClickCare, a leading healthcare technology platform enabling meaningful care collaboration and real‐time patient insights, is announcing the details of its continued investment and expansion across the state of California.
Through the integration and standardization of California’s largest collection of encounter and clinical data, PointClickCare is trailblazing the path to more streamlined care for all patients statewide.
With a Care Collaboration Network that covers 182 hospitals, 229 ambulatory clinics, 1,054 skilled nursing facilities (SNFs), and 17 health plans, the company’s network now supports over 32.7 million Californians, and 55% acute and 78% SNF providers across the state that currently share data through its platform.
Health Plans and ECM providers across the state can harness the power of care collaboration across the entire care network – and the results are tangible.

Milken Institute Announces Key Initiatives at the 2024 Global Conference to Shape the Future of Health

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火曜日, 5月 7, 2024

The Milken Institute announced new initiatives to shape the future of health through partnerships and collaboration at its 2024 Global Conference in Los Angeles.

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The Milken Institute announced new initiatives to shape the future of health through partnerships and collaboration at its 2024 Global Conference in Los Angeles.
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240507245811/en/
Esther Krofah (left), executive vice president of Milken Institute Health, with Emma Walmsley (right), CEO of GSK, at the 2024 Milken Institute Global Conference.
(Photo: Business Wire)
“Working together with our partners and collaborators, the Milken Institute is committed to advancing solutions that bridge the gaps across the health, public health, and health care continuum to increase access to innovation and improve health outcomes," said Esther Krofah , executive vice president of Milken Institute Health.
This includes its Alliance to Improve Dementia Care , and programs from FasterCures , Public Health , Future of Aging , and Feeding Change , among other health initiatives.

SHATTERPROOF AND ANTHEM BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD FOUNDATION PARTNER TO REDUCE HEALTHCARE STIGMA AROUND A SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER

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月曜日, 5月 6, 2024

TOLEDO, Ohio, May 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A substance use disorder (SUD) is a complex and often stigmatized health condition that affects countless individuals, families and communities. Stigma against people with a SUD extends beyond individual and interpersonal levels. The Shatterproof Addiction Stigma Index (SASI) found that healthcare professionals hold similar stigmatizing beliefs toward someone with a SUD. Specifically, the SASI revealed that 65% of healthcare professionals falsely believe that a SUD isn't a chronic disease.

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To address addiction stigma among healthcare professionals, Shatterproof, a leading national nonprofit organization dedicated to reversing the addiction health crisis, is teaming up with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation to bring additional learning to the healthcare community, reduce stigma of individuals with substance use disorders (SUDs) and improve quality of care.
In partnership with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation, Shatterproof will better the lives of people in recovery, people who use drugs, and people seeking treatment for substance use disorders."
"Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield recognizes the long-standing racial and health inequities in our healthcare system and our society as a whole," said Angela Abeniam, health equity director at Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Ohio.
The funding for the partnership is through the Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation, a philanthropic arm of the Elevance Health Foundation .

Jefferson Health Establishes the Stephen and Sandra Sheller Consult and Bridge Program to Provide Person-Centered Care for People with Substance Use Disorder

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木曜日, 5月 2, 2024

PHILADELPHIA, May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Jefferson Health announced the opening of the Stephen and Sandra Sheller Consult and Bridge Program. The Bridge Program is an ecosystem of coordinated, high-quality care for people with severe substance use disorder. In this model, a single interdisciplinary care team provides comprehensive services for the Bridge patients across community, hospital, emergency department, and psychiatry settings. In addition to the full spectrum of health needs, the program's staff assists patients with social needs such as housing, legal assistance, and food insecurity. The Stephen and Sandra Sheller Consult Bridge Program serves as a vital safe harbor for patients in the earliest stages of medical and substance use recovery.

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The Bridge Program is an ecosystem of coordinated, high-quality care for people with severe substance use disorder.
The Stephen and Sandra Sheller Consult Bridge Program serves as a vital safe harbor for patients in the earliest stages of medical and substance use recovery.
The Bridge Program is an ecosystem of coordinated, high-quality care for people with severe substance use disorder
"Jefferson Health is committed to creating innovative new programs for delivering compassionate, person-centered care.
"We enthusiastically chose Jefferson Health to be the recipient of our foundation funds for this new Stephen and Sandra Sheller Consult and Bridge Program.

SHATTERPROOF AND ANTHEM BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD FOUNDATION PARTNER TO REDUCE HEALTHCARE STIGMA AROUND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER

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水曜日, 5月 1, 2024

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INDIANAPOLIS, May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A substance use disorder (SUD) is a complex and often stigmatized health condition that affects countless individuals, families and communities. Stigma toward people with a SUD extends beyond individual and interpersonal levels. The Shatterproof Addiction Stigma Index (SASI) found that healthcare professionals hold similar stigmatizing beliefs toward someone with a SUD. Specifically, 65% of healthcare professionals falsely believe that a SUD isn't a chronic disease.

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The Shatterproof Addiction Stigma Index (SASI) found that healthcare professionals hold similar stigmatizing beliefs toward someone with a SUD.
To address addiction stigma among healthcare professionals, Shatterproof, a leading national nonprofit organization dedicated to reversing the addiction health crisis, is teaming up with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation to bring additional learning to the healthcare community, reduce stigma of individuals with SUDs and improve quality of care.
In partnership with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation, Shatterproof will better the lives of people in recovery, people who use drugs, and people seeking treatment for substance use disorders."
The funding for the partnership is through the Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation, a philanthropic arm of the Elevance Health Foundation .

SHATTERPROOF AND ANTHEM BLUE CROSS FOUNDATION PARTNER TO REDUCE HEALTHCARE STIGMA AROUND A SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER IN CALIFORNIA

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月曜日, 4月 29, 2024

BAKERSFIELD, Calif., April 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A substance use disorder (SUD) is a complex and often stigmatized health condition that affects countless individuals, families and communities. Stigma against people with a SUD extends beyond individual and interpersonal levels. The Shatterproof Addiction Stigma Index (SASI) found that healthcare professionals hold similar stigmatizing beliefs toward someone with a SUD. Specifically, 65% of healthcare professionals falsely believe that a SUD isn't a chronic disease.

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The Shatterproof Addiction Stigma Index (SASI) found that healthcare professionals hold similar stigmatizing beliefs toward someone with a SUD.
To address addiction stigma among healthcare professionals, Shatterproof, a leading national nonprofit organization dedicated to reversing the addiction health crisis, is teaming up with Anthem Blue Cross Foundation to bring additional learning to the healthcare community, reduce stigma of individuals with substance use disorders (SUDs) and improve quality of care.
The funding for the partnership is through the Anthem Blue Cross Foundation, a philanthropic arm of the Elevance Health Foundation .
"Anthem Blue Cross recognizes the long-standing racial and health inequities in our healthcare system and our society as a whole," said Les Ybarra, president, Anthem Blue Cross Medi-Cal Health Plan.

SHATTERPROOF AND ANTHEM BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD FOUNDATION PARTNER TO REDUCE HEALTHCARE STIGMA AROUND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER

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月曜日, 4月 29, 2024

BRONX, N.Y., April 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A substance use disorder (SUD) is a complex and often stigmatized health condition that affects countless individuals, families and communities. Stigma against people with a SUD extends beyond individual and interpersonal levels. The Shatterproof Addiction Stigma Index (SASI) found that healthcare professionals hold stigmatizing beliefs toward someone with a SUD. Specifically, 65% of healthcare professionals falsely believe that a SUD isn't a chronic disease.

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To address addiction stigma among healthcare professionals, Shatterproof, a leading national nonprofit organization dedicated to reversing the addiction health crisis, is teaming up with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation to bring additional learning to the healthcare community, reduce stigma of individuals with substance use disorders (SUDs) and improve quality of care.
In partnership with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation, Shatterproof will better the lives of people in recovery, people who use drugs, and people seeking treatment for substance use disorders."
"At Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, we recognize the impact that long standing health and social inequities have had on communities of color," said Dr. Mark Levy, President and CEO, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, HP.
The funding for the partnership is through the Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation, a philanthropic arm of the Elevance Health Foundation .

Recovery Centers of America Achieves Strong Outcomes from Innovative Evidence-Based Care Model for Addiction Treatment

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水曜日, 4月 10, 2024

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Fresh Start (Pathway 2): For returning/relapse patients, focuses on addressing gaps in previous recovery experience and identifying top triggers.

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Fresh Start (Pathway 2): For returning/relapse patients, focuses on addressing gaps in previous recovery experience and identifying top triggers.
New data shows that the outcomes of RCA’s model is surpassing national standards and other recovery centers, including:
RCA’s readmission rates are below national expectations.
"RCA's evidence-based care model represents a distinctive, innovative, and patient-centered approach to treating addiction and fostering lasting recovery," said Brett Cohen, CEO of RCA.
For more information about RCA’s care model and the new findings about its success, please visit Recovery Centers of America .

Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey’s Opioid Prevention Initiatives Recognized at National Rx Summit

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木曜日, 4月 4, 2024

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PDFNJ highlighted these initiatives, which are critical in providing New Jersey communities with vital information on preventing opioid misuse, as part of the Rx Summit’s poster sessions.

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PDFNJ highlighted these initiatives, which are critical in providing New Jersey communities with vital information on preventing opioid misuse, as part of the Rx Summit’s poster sessions.
Through this program, more than 10,000 volunteers throughout the state share opioid prevention and awareness messages and materials.
“At the Rx Summit, we shared our strategies for reaching New Jersey communities with essential information on preventing opioid misuse,” said Angelo Valente, Executive Director of PDFNJ.
Since its inception, the Partnership has garnered 226 advertising and public relations awards from national, regional and statewide media organizations.