This initiative is part of a new and unique partnership between healthcare organizations aimed at meeting community needs through value-based care and community health interventions.
WASHINGTON, DC, May 1, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, one of the nation’s largest not-for-profit healthcare organizations, and a top-ranked children’s hospital in Washington, DC, announced the Children’s National Hospital has partnered with us. Washington, D.C., has announced a new alliance that will take a unique approach to addressing the problem. Youth mental health crisis and improve health outcomes.
As part of this partnership, CareFirst will provide reimbursement for preventive and mental health care to primary care providers who receive specialized mental health training focused on depression, suicide prevention, anxiety, ADHD, and eating disorders. The amount has been increased. This training is provided to her more than 1,500 members, including more than 700 primary care physicians, through Pediatric Health Network, Children’s National’s clinically integrated network of health care providers.
In 2021, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy said: An urgent youth mental health crisis. Unfortunately, access to pediatric mental health care is a national challenge, and timely and effective support can be difficult for children and families. Empowering primary care providers with specialized training can help break down barriers and reshape care delivery.
“Health care providers face challenges due to limited resources and inadequate support in addressing children’s mental health needs. Care First’s commitment to increase reimbursement for mental health care The initiative highlights the critical role of primary care providers in this area,” said Dr. Nathaniel Beers, executive vice president of community health at Children’s National Hospital. “With these trainings, our providers will gain the knowledge, tools and confidence to handle sensitive conversations, provide critical support and make informed referrals when needed. ”
The partnership will implement a value-based care payment model for the Children’s National network of community physicians, delivering more value to physicians and patients while aiming to improve outcomes, patient experience, and collaboration. We will strengthen employee welfare benefits. This initiative integrates mental health care within primary care settings, ensuring children receive timely intervention in a trusted environment.
This initiative to improve access to mental health services is a broad and unique partnership between CareFirst and Children’s National payers and providers to address health disparities and social determinants of health. is just part of our partnership. Targeted pediatric interventions are based on three pillars.
Each pillar is delivered and informed by experts from both organizations with clear tactics and funding designed around three key health priorities:
“Insurers and hospitals must continue to evolve their relationships with each other as vertical integration and the shift from volume to value in reimbursement continue to blur the lines between payers and providers.” said Brian Wheeler, executive vice president of services. Care first. “This model takes a patient-centered approach that facilitates seamless care for patients and providers and aims to address the need for affordable health care.”
The next major programs in development are focused on improving diabetes care through early diagnosis, reducing vulnerability and severity, and improving long-term positive health outcomes. Community health efforts continue to grow through the National Institute for Child Health Advocacy and Community Health Programs, with support from CareFirst’s philanthropy.
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About CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
Now in its 86th year of business, CareFirst is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association and, through its affiliates and subsidiaries, is a not-for-profit healthcare company that provides the public with a comprehensive portfolio of health insurance products and managed services. It’s a company. His 3.5 million individuals and employers in Maryland, the District of Columbia, and Northern Virginia. In 2023, CareFirst will raise $233 million to support impact in local communities to improve overall health and advance accessible, affordable, equitable, and quality health care. I put in dollars. For more information about CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, please visit: www.carefirst.com.
About National Children’s Hospital
Based in Washington, DC, Children’s National Hospital was founded in 1870 to help all children grow stronger. The hospital is currently the No. 5 children’s hospital in the nation, ranked in every specialty evaluated by U.S. News & World Report. Children’s National is transforming pediatric health care for all children. Children’s National Research and Innovation Campus opened in 2021. This is a first-of-its-kind pediatric hub dedicated to developing new and better ways to care for children. Children’s National has been designated a Her Magnet® hospital three times in a row to demonstrate the highest standards of nursing and patient care delivery. This pediatric academic health system provides specialized care through a convenient community-based primary care network and specialty care locations throughout the DC metropolitan area, including Maryland and Virginia. Children’s National is home to Children’s National Research Institute and Sheikh Zayed Pediatric Surgical Innovation Institute. Recognized for our expertise and innovation in pediatric care, we are known as powerful advocates for children through our advocacy efforts at the local, regional, and national levels. As a nonprofit organization, Children’s National relies on generous donations to ensure all children receive the care they need.Follow us for more information Facebook, Instagram, twitterand linkedin.
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