Webinars
Addiction-Related Substances and What to Do About Them
Join us for Dr. Jim Shuler’s insightful presentation on 'Addiction-related Substances and What to Do About Them.' This lecture will delve into the comprehensive treatment of Substance Use Disorders (SUD), offering a nuanced understanding of general treatment approaches. Dr. Shuler will explore the distinctive behavioral aspects and unique considerations for medical interventions across major drug groups such as alcohol, cannabinoids, dissociates/hallucinogens, nicotine, opioids, sedative-hypnotics, and stimulants, shedding light on effective strategies for managing and overcoming addiction.
Addressing Chronic Disease Through SDOH Strategies
Identify key Social Determinants of Health that directly influence the prevalence and management of chronic diseases, emphasizing the roles of housing, nutrition, and access to healthcare. Develop and propose targeted interventions that leverage SDOH insights to improve chronic disease outcomes in diverse populations, focusing on evidence-based practices and community partnerships. Evaluate the impact of integrating SDOH-focused strategies into healthcare systems on the management and prevention of chronic diseases, with an aim to formulate scalable and sustainable health policies.
In Context: Digital Solutions for Integrated Behavioral Health
This presentation will seek to provide a conceptual overview of how practitioners may evaluate the utility of specific digital tools and interventions within a particular healthcare setting and context. Review of digital therapeutics and other types of digital solutions to support population behavioral health will attempt to provide context on best practices and common pitfalls of attempting to implement digital solutions.
Suicide Prevention in the Veteran Population
Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks (VHSO) Suicide Prevention Coordinator Kate Rhames and Community Engagement Partnership Coordinators Julie Batson and Stacie Buonaura will review key elements of suicide prevention in the Veteran population. Resources will be provided to aid in direct care workers in best connecting a former service member with VA and have a discussion regarding safe and secure storage of lethal means. Presenters will also provide education about the Veterans Crisis Line.
Clinical Pathways in Collaborative Care Management
This presentation will focus on the role of clinical pathways in implementing and growing a Collaborative Care Management (CoCM) program. Developing Clinical Pathways in CoCM allows primary care practices to better manage a population of patients with behavioral health diagnoses and offers a system to identify patients, treat patients, monitor symptoms, adjust treatment as needed, and track outcomes. Participants will leave the session understanding how to create, utilize, and optimize clinical pathways in their practice.
Social Drivers of Health Screening: Claims-Based Data Solutions Through HCPCS and ICD Code Documentation
This presentation delves into the integration of Social Drivers of Health (SDOH) screening in healthcare practices. Participants will learn about the SDOH screening workflows in clinic and hospital settings, identify opportunities for improving the efficiency of charge coding based on SDOH data, and gain insights into addressing social risks through precise diagnosis coding. The session aims to enhance understanding of SDOH screening processes and leverage claims-based data solutions to optimize healthcare delivery and intervention strategies.
Substance Use in Adolescence: An overview of current trends and treatment strategies
There is a significant gap in the understanding of substance use disorders in adolescents. In our November webinar, Dr. Srinivasa Gokarakonda will provide education on the current trends of teen substance use and various evidence-based treatment strategies. In addition to reviewing the epidemiology of SUD in adolescents, the presentation will provide an overview of Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) and explore prevention strategies and evidence-based treatments for SUDs in adolescents.
