BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ABHIN - ECPv6.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:ABHIN X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://abhinetwork.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for ABHIN REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260813T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260813T090000 DTSTAMP:20260701T134719Z CREATED:20260701T134719Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T134719Z UID:8331-1786608000-1786611600@abhinetwork.org SUMMARY:Integrated Behavioral Health: Reflections from a 10-Year Implementation DESCRIPTION:Listen to a conversation between the psychologist and physician champion who implemented Integrated Behavioral Health in a pilot study and then throughout the Kansas City Metro in a fully-capitated advanced primary care practice coupled with an insurance product.  Review core concepts and the rationale of the Primary Care Behavioral Health model.  Successful hiring and barriers to implementation are discussed by the professionals who led this effort together. \nSpeakers: Debra McQueeney\, Ph.D.\, Dr. Rebecca Gernon \nDebra McQueeney\, Ph.D.\, pioneered the integration of behavioral health in the Kansas City area\, beginning with a pilot study of the PCBH model in a large primary care practice. The clinical and financial effectiveness of this program was published\, and subsequently adopted in nine primary care offices across Kansas City (Spira Care). \nDr. McQueeney has served patients in multiple settings ranging from the VA Hospital System to private practice in her 40 years of practicing.  She is an expert in the treatment of anxiety\, relational distress and life transitions.  She is particularly attentive to the intersection of physical and mental health. \nShe is currently engaged as a provider for Sailor Health\, an organization committed to serving an older population.   \nShe serves on the boards of Prairie Sky Counseling Center in Kansas City and the Epworth Church Association in Ludington\, Michigan\, where she spends her summers. \n  \nDr. Rebecca Gernon is a board-certified Family Medicine physician who completed a Master’s in Public Health @ Boston University prior to entering medical school at the University of Kansas.  She has practiced Family Medicine in academic\, community\, and managed care settings since finishing her residency in 2001 with a clinical focus on integrating behavioral health into the practice of primary care. Following a successful integrated primary care pilot as the “physician champion” she pivoted towards the practice of population health/managed care as Medical Director in the Blues\, first as a reviewing clinician and later as the chief clinical leader of a fully-capitated advanced primary care practice integrated with an insurance product in the Kansas City Metro. She is now working at another Blues plan\, where she continues learning the business of healthcare from the perspective of a clinical appeals specialist catching all healthcare stakeholders in the act of doing good on a daily basis.   \n  \nRegister Here URL:https://abhinetwork.org/event/integrated-behavioral-health-reflections-from-a-10-year-implementation/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://abhinetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Debra-McQueeney.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="ABHIN":MAILTO:info@abhinetwork.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260709T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260709T090000 DTSTAMP:20260701T133510Z CREATED:20260701T133340Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T133510Z UID:8326-1783584000-1783587600@abhinetwork.org SUMMARY:Maternal Mental Health: A National Landscape Review DESCRIPTION:Maternal mental health disorders affect up to one in five women during pregnancy and the postpartum period and are associated with significant consequences for mothers\, infants\, and families. Despite growing awareness and evidence-based screening recommendations\, substantial gaps remain in screening\, treatment access\, workforce capacity\, quality measurement\, and reimbursement. This session will provide a national overview of the maternal mental health landscape\, including current prevalence\, clinical recommendations\, quality measures\, insurance coverage trends\, and emerging federal and state policy initiatives. Participants will learn about barriers facing providers and patients\, recent progress in expanding screening and treatment resources\, and opportunities to improve outcomes through policy\, payment reform\, and quality improvement efforts. The session will also highlight state-level innovations and national strategies aimed at strengthening maternal mental health systems of care. \nSpeaker: Joy Burkhard\, MBA \nJoy Burkhard\, MBA is the founder and Executive Director of the Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health – a policy and practice change non profit think tank\, which has been named a ‘field catalyst’ by the Bridgespan Group. The Policy Center has been instrumental in writing and passing critical bi-partisan legislation at the federal and state levels. She also spent nearly 25 years working for a fortune 15 health insurance company\, where she gained insights and ideas about how to transform the American health system. Joy has received numerous awards\, including The American Public Health Association’s Maternal Child Health Leadership and Advocacy Award and The Emerging Leader Award in Women’s Health from the federal Health and Human Services Agency\, Office of Women’s Health. \nRegister Here\n  \n  \n  \n  URL:https://abhinetwork.org/event/maternal-mental-health-a-national-landscape-review/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://abhinetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/July2026Webinar.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="ABHIN":MAILTO:info@abhinetwork.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260611T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260611T090000 DTSTAMP:20260603T132452Z CREATED:20260603T132336Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T132452Z UID:8267-1781164800-1781168400@abhinetwork.org SUMMARY:The Psychiatrist’s Role in Collaborative Care: Clinical Pearls\, Population Thinking\, and Building Effective Integrated Teams DESCRIPTION:Join Woven Clinics co-founders Jason K. Onugha\, MD\, MPH\, and Cyril Appiagyei\, MD\, as they share practical frameworks for psychiatric consultation in Collaborative Care. Learn how to move beyond referral-based thinking toward population-level strategy\, behavioral healthcare manager (BHCM) coaching\, and PCP partnership\, drawn from clinical experience. \nSpeakers:  \nJason Onugha\, MD\, MPH\, is a psychiatrist\, educator\, and co-founder of Woven Clinics\, a telehealth-based psychiatric practice focused on collaborative care\, behavioral health integration\, and expanding access to high-quality mental health services across diverse healthcare settings. His work centers on building sustainable models that integrate psychiatry into primary care\, community health\, and population-based systems of care\, with a particular interest in increasing access for underserved and historically marginalized populations. \nDr. Onugha completed his undergraduate studies at Washington University in St. Louis before earning his MD and MPH degrees at University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. He completed his psychiatry residency training at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine\, where he also served as Chief Resident and remains involved in clinical education and interdisciplinary training. \nHis professional interests span the full continuum of psychiatric care\, ranging from acute care and emergency psychiatry to outpatient and community-based models of treatment. He is particularly passionate about collaborative care models\, behavioral health integration\, medication-assisted recovery\, harm reduction\, and community outreach initiatives that improve access to care and strengthen partnerships between psychiatry\, primary care\, and community organizations. Drawing from his background in public health and systems-based care\, Dr. Onugha is focused on developing innovative and scalable approaches that improve outcomes while meeting patients where they are \n  \nCyril Appiagyei\, MD\, is a board-certified psychiatrist and Co-Founder of WOVEN Clinics\, where he advances psychiatric care through behavioral health integration and community-centered treatment models. His commitment to mental healthcare was cultivated early through direct exposure to primary care practice on the South Side of Chicago\, providing him with a foundational understanding of the intersection between community health and patient access. \nDr. Appiagyei earned his medical degree from the University of Minnesota\, where he gained formative clinical experience serving underserved populations at a county safety net hospital and served in elected leadership as class president for 4 years. He subsequently completed his psychiatric training at Northwestern Memorial Hospital\, where he served as Outpatient Chief Resident\, directing efforts to optimize clinical workflows and enhance the experiences of both patients and providers. \nAs an American Psychiatric Association Leadership Fellow\, he deepened his expertise in healthcare administration and health policy\, strengthening his commitment to systemic reform in mental healthcare delivery. At WOVEN Clinics\, he cultivates strategic partnerships with diverse health systems to expand equitable access to high-quality psychiatric care across underserved communities. \n  \nRegister Here\n  URL:https://abhinetwork.org/event/the-psychiatrists-role-in-collaborative-care-clinical-pearls-population-thinking-and-building-effective-integrated-teams/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://abhinetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/June-2026-webinar.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="ABHIN":MAILTO:info@abhinetwork.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260514T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260514T090000 DTSTAMP:20260511T182947Z CREATED:20260511T182800Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T182947Z UID:8221-1778745600-1778749200@abhinetwork.org SUMMARY:Addressing Perinatal Health Needs in Arkansas DESCRIPTION:This presentation brings together maternal health experts to explore practical strategies to meet the perinatal health needs of moms. Panelists will share about the work they are doing\, including real-world implementation experiences and actionable approaches to support the whole-person health of pregnant and postpartum individuals. \nSpeakers: \n\nPearl McElfish\, Ph.D.\, MBA\, MS | Director\, UAMS Institute for Community Health Innovation\nHannah McHardy\, RN\, IBCLC | Senior Director\, UAMS Institute for Community Health Innovation\nJennifer Callaghan-Koru\, Ph.D\, M.H.S. | Executive Director\, Arkansas Perinatal Quality Collaborative\n\n  \nRegister Here URL:https://abhinetwork.org/event/addressing-perinatal-health-needs-in-arkansas/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://abhinetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/1778511705108.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="ABHIN":MAILTO:info@abhinetwork.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T153000 DTSTAMP:20260414T144151Z CREATED:20260117T183510Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T144151Z UID:7634-1776330000-1776353400@abhinetwork.org SUMMARY:2026 BHI Conference DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 4th Annual Arkansas Behavioral Health Integration Conference\, the state’s premier event dedicated to advancing whole-person care. \n\n\n\nEach year\, 250–300 professionals across primary care\, behavioral health\, hospitals\, and community organizations come together to strengthen integrated care efforts statewide. 2026 will highlight collaboration as the foundation for improved access and outcomes and offer expanded networking opportunities\, continuing education credits (CE)\, and national and state experts providing practical\, evidence-based strategies to enhance and/or refine quality whole-health care (fulfillment\, application\, execution). \nScholarships are available. For details\, please reach out to miste.trent@abhinetwork.org \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n  URL:https://abhinetwork.org/event/2026-bhi-conference/ LOCATION:Chenal Event Venue\, 21 Rahling Circle\, Arkansas\, 72223\, United States CATEGORIES:Conferences ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://abhinetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026-Welcome-Slide-Generic-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T090000 DTSTAMP:20260331T212930Z CREATED:20260331T212646Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T212930Z UID:7978-1775721600-1775725200@abhinetwork.org SUMMARY:Screening for Social Determinants of Health in Arkansas DESCRIPTION:What are Arkansas healthcare providers actually doing to screen for social determinants of health – and what’s getting in the way? This webinar shares findings from a statewide survey exploring how providers use SDOH screening tools\, the barriers they face\, and the opportunities ahead. Attendees will learn how surveying current practices can inform state health policy and strengthen SDOH integration across Arkansas. \n  \nSpeaker: Benjamin Cleveland Amick III\, Ph.D. \nProfessor\, Department of Epidemiology\nAssociate Dean for Research \nUAMS\, Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health \nResearch Interests \nLabor Markets and Health\nLife Course Epidemiology\nEvolution of New Technology for Quality Improvement\nOrganizational Policies and Practices\nCancer Survivorship and Sustainable Employment \nIntroduction \nAs the Associate Dean for Research\, Dr. Amick support all aspects of the research enterprise across the College and\, along with the Dean\, represent the College to internal and external constituencies. \nTeaching Focus \nDr. Amick’s teaching approach is to trust the student and their desire to learn. He structures courses as learning journeys for the student and less as faculty lectures. He is particularly interested in teaching principles of social and life course epidemiology. \nResearch Overview \nDr. Amick’s research includes both observational and interventional studies in which he has developed and implemented multiple programs in hospitals\, businesses\, and community organizations. He is focused on developing new cohorts of cancer survivors in Arkansas to explore differences in health disparities. He has published 200+ peer-reviewed articles on health disparities for the past 25 years. \nRegister Here URL:https://abhinetwork.org/event/screening-for-social-determinants-of-health-in-arkansas/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://abhinetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/April2026Webinar.pdf END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260212T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260212T090000 DTSTAMP:20260115T135415Z CREATED:20260115T135412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T135415Z UID:7631-1770883200-1770886800@abhinetwork.org SUMMARY:Life Hacks: Stress Management for Healthcare Providers DESCRIPTION:This interactive\, lively workshop teaches participants how to first recognize stress and then provides practical\, easy-to-use tools that are proven to reduce stress and increase energy to get through the busiest of days.  By the end of this training\, all participants will: \n\n\n\n\nWalk away with their own toolkit of practical stress management strategies that can be used in any situation\n\n\n\n\n\nGain a deeper understanding of stress and our stress responses\n\n\n\n\n\nImmediately notice the difference in stress levels by practicing 4-6 stress management tools via live demonstration\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker: Penelope Hsu\, MD\, PCC \n\n\n\nPenelope Hsu is a board-certified\, practicing pediatrician. She is also accredited as a Professional Certified Coach by the International Coaching Federation\, as well as a proud card-carrying member of the Screen Actors Guild. Her current practice includes clinical pediatric care as well as a cultivated list of private coaching clients. She provides individually tailored workshops for organizations and groups striving to achieve balance\, create sustainable work cultures\, and develop leadership skills in all their members. \n\n\n\nWhile not practicing or coaching\, Penelope practices her own work-life balance by acting in theater and TV\, spoiling her Corgi fur-baby\, and enjoying a glass of Sangiovese with friends. URL:https://abhinetwork.org/event/life-hacks-stress-management-for-healthcare-providers/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://abhinetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/hsu-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260108T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260108T090000 DTSTAMP:20251211T022735Z CREATED:20251211T022634Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T022735Z UID:7058-1767859200-1767862800@abhinetwork.org SUMMARY:Treating Substance Use Disorders in the Collaborative Care Model DESCRIPTION:Co-occurring substance use disorders and mental health conditions are common in the primary care setting.  Join us for this engaging webinar where we will highlight how CoCM can also help PCPs screen for\, diagnose\, and treat SUDs in primary care.  \n\n\n\nLearning Objective 1: Review best practices for screening and diagnostic criteria for SUDs \n\n\n\nLearning Objective 2: Discuss evidence-based treatment options for people living with substance use disorders (SUDs) \n\n\n\nLearning Objective 3: Discuss how integrated behavioral health models\, such as the Collaborative Care Model ( CoCM)\, can address co-occurring mental health disorders and SUDs in the primary care setting. \n\n\n\nSpeaker: Jennifer Thomas\, MD\, FASAM \n\n\n\nDr. Jennifer Thomas\, MD\, FASAM is board-certified in family medicine and addiction physician and currently serves as Medical Director of Integrated Behavioral Health at Morris Hospital in Morris\, IL. She completed her medical degree at SIU School of Medicine in Springfield\, IL in 2007\, and completed her family medicine residency at Hinsdale Hospital outside Chicago in 2010.  \n\n\n\nDr. Thomas practices in a community-based\, rural setting and is passionate about integrating behavioral health services into primary care. She completed the 2018 University of California Irvine Train New Trainers Primary Care Psychiatry Fellowship. As a leader in developing partnerships between academic research settings and community-based providers\, Dr. Thomas works closely with the University of Washington AIMS Center. Dr. Thomas serves as Project Lead for Morris Hospital’s partnership with the AIMS Center’s NIMH-sponsored research study CHAMP: Collaborating to Heal Addiction and Mental Health in Primary Care. As an advocate for increasing access to medication for Opioid Use Disorder\, particularly in rural settings\, Dr. Thomas was part of an inaugural cohort of 5 IL physicians supported by ISAM to become board certified in Addiction Medicine through the ABPM Practice Pathway. Dr. Thomas also serves as the National Medical Co-Director for Integrated Care at the Collaborative Family Healthcare Association. Dr. Thomas is also a Senior Fellow for Health System Integration at the Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute.  URL:https://abhinetwork.org/event/treating-substance-use-disorders-in-the-collaborative-care-model/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://abhinetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Thomas-Jennifer-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251211T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251211T090000 DTSTAMP:20251125T204817Z CREATED:20251125T204814Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T204817Z UID:7054-1765440000-1765443600@abhinetwork.org SUMMARY:Building Effective Peer Recovery Specialist Teams: What Employers Should Know  DESCRIPTION:This session covers what employers must understand before hiring or expanding peer recovery support specialist positions. Casey will explain how to recruit the right peer beyond lived experience\, how to set clear role boundaries that prevent burnout and role drift\, and how peer-to-peer supervision protects the integrity of the profession. This is a practical conversation on how to set peers up for success in real settings\, not a theoretical discussion.  \n\n\n\nSpeaker: Casey Copeland  \n\n\n\nCasey Copeland is the Director of Peer Services for the State of Arkansas and a Peer Support Peer Supervisor. He has held several key leadership roles\, including Director of APART\, Director of Rock of Hope transitional housing\, co-founder and president of The Copeland Foundation\, and Chairman of the Arkansas Peer Advisory Committee. Casey has helped design and launch statewide initiatives that strengthen peer support and improve access to substance use and mental health services across Arkansas.  URL:https://abhinetwork.org/event/building-effective-peer-recovery-specialist-teams-what-employers-should-know/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://abhinetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/December-2025-webinar.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T090000 DTSTAMP:20250915T153720Z CREATED:20250915T153717Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T153720Z UID:6965-1763020800-1763024400@abhinetwork.org SUMMARY:Collaborative Care in the Women’s Mental Health Space DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. Jessica Gaulton\, CEO of FamilyWell\, as she shares an evidence-based model for integrating mental health into OB/GYN clinical practice\, including all aspects of a woman’s reproductive health journey – from infertility struggles\, pregnancy\, postpartum\, and even menopause. Learn more about who we serve\, what we do\, and how we do it—plus real-world data\, outcomes\, and practical strategies to strengthen collaboration across healthcare teams. \n\n\n\nSpeaker: Jessica Gaulton\, M.D. \n\n\n\nDr. Jessica Gaulton is a physician-entrepreneur whose expertise lies at the intersection of maternal & newborn health and healthcare innovation. She is a practicing Neonatologist at Harvard and also Founder and CEO at FamilyWell Health (www.familywellhealth.com). FamilyWell’s mission is to provide high-quality\, equitable and affordable access to integrated mental health services for women throughout their reproductive journey.  \n\n\n\nDr. Gaulton received specialized training in Innovation and Design at the Penn Medicine Center for Health Care Innovation; Clinical Fellowship in Neonatology at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia / Penn Medicine; medical degree from the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine; a Master of Public Health in Health Policy and Management from the Harvard School of Public Health; and pediatric residency at the Boston Combined Residency Program at Boston Children’s Hospital / Harvard Medical School. URL:https://abhinetwork.org/event/collaborative-care-in-the-womens-mental-health-space/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://abhinetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Jessica-Gaulton.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251009T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251009T090000 DTSTAMP:20250915T152855Z CREATED:20250915T152852Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T152855Z UID:6963-1759996800-1760000400@abhinetwork.org SUMMARY:Increasing Access to Mental Health and Substance Use Care DESCRIPTION:The Bowman Family Foundation (“BFF”) and its tax-exempt subsidiary\, the Mental Health Treatment and Research Institute LLC (“MHTARI”)\, focus on improving the lives of people with mental health and substance use (“MH/SU”) conditions by funding projects\, reports\, and the development of tools to increase access to MH/SU care. \n\n\n\n​​​​In our session on October 9th\, we will describe the range of BFF initiatives undertaken to improve access to timely\, affordable MH/SU care\, including: \n\n\n\n\nDevelopment of audit tools to evaluate MH/SU provider network adequacy and compliance with mental health parity requirements\n\n\n\nGeneration and dissemination of data highlighting disparities in access to MH/SU care\n\n\n\nUnderscoring the need for integrating MH/SU care into primary care using the Collaborative Care model (CoCM) and facilitating its broadscale adoption\, by:\n\n\n\n\n\nDevelopment of provider resources to help providers implement CoCM\n\n\n\nMaking policy recommendations to regulators\, payers\, employers and providers\n\n\n\nDemonstrating the impact of CoCM on patient outcomes\, Total Healthcare Costs and Suicide risk/rates\n\n\n\nShowing the impact of Medicaid coverage and payer reimbursement for CoCM on its adoption\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSpeakers: Matthias Bowman\, MBA and Michael Yuhas\, MA \n\n\n\nMatthias Bowman\, MBA | President of The Bowman Family Foundation \n\n\n\nFormerly a member of the Board of Directors of the Brain & Behavior Research Foundation\, the American Cancer Society Foundation\, the Sylvan C. Herman Foundation and One Mind. \n\n\n\nFormerly Vice Chairman of Investment Banking at Merrill Lynch and Chief Executive Officer of Merrill Lynch Ventures and other private equity funds. \n\n\n\nGraduated summa cum laude from Williams College with a degree in economics\, and as a Baker Scholar from Harvard Business School. Subsequently\, studied molecular biology\, neuroscience and biostatistics. \n\n\n\nMichael Yuhas\, MA | Advisor to BFF and MHTARI \n\n\n\nFounder of Integra ServiceConnect\, a company that engages high-need individuals in their own communities.  Formerly\, CEO of Health Integrated\, an integrated managed care company\, and an executive with Magellan Health Services. \n\n\n\nMaster’s degree in Clinical/Community Psychology from Temple University\, with additional graduate training in Psychiatric Epidemiology completed at The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nJoint Accreditation Statement \n\n\n\nIn support of improving patient care\, this activity has been planned and implemented by Amedco LLC and Arkansas Behavioral Health Integration Network. Amedco LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME)\, the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE)\, and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)\, to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. \n\n\n\nProfessions in scope for this activity are listed below. Amedco Joint Accreditation Provider Number: 4008163 \n\n\n\nPhysicians \n\n\n\nAmedco LLC designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM for physicians. Physicians \n\n\n\nshould claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. \n\n\n\nNurses \n\n\n\nAmedco LLC designates this activity for a maximum of 1.00 ANCC contact hours. \n\n\n\nSocial Workers \n\n\n\nAs a Jointly Accredited Organization\, Amedco is approved to offer social work continuing \n\n\n\neducation by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education \n\n\n\n(ACE) program. Organizations\, not individual courses\, are approved under this program. State \n\n\n\nand provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual \n\n\n\ncourse may be accepted for continuing education credit. Amedco maintains responsibility for this course. ASWB Content Level: \n\n\n\nIntermediate. Social workers completing this course receive up to 1.00 continuing education credits. \n\n\n\nThe following state boards accept courses offering ASWB ACE credit for Social Workers: AK\, AL\, AR\, AZ\, CA\, CO\, CT\, DC\, DE\, FL\, GA\, HI\, ID\, IL\, IN\, IA\, KS\, KY\, LA\, ME\, MD\, MA\, MI\, MN\, MS\, MO\, MT\, NC\, ND\, NE\, NH\, NM\, NJ\, NV\, OH\, OK*\, OR\, PA\, RI\, SC\, SD\, TN\, TX\, UT\, VT\, VA\, WA\, WI\, WV*\, WY OK: Accepts ASWB ACE for live\, in-person activities but not for ethics and/or online courses. WV: Accepts ASWB ACE unless activity is held live in West Virginia. \n\n\n\nThe following state boards accept courses offering ASWB ACE credit for Counselors: AK\, AR\, AZ\, CA\, CO\, CT\, DC\, FL\, GA\, IA\, ID\, IL\, IN\, KS\, MA (LEP ONLY)\, MD\, ME\, MO\, ND\, NE\, NM\, NH\, NV\, OK*\, OR\, PA\, TN\, TX\, UT\, VA\, WI\, WY  \n\n\n\nMI: No CE requirement for licensed counselors. \n\n\n\nThe following state boards accept courses offering ASWB ACE credit for MFTs: AK\, AR\, AZ\, CA\, CO\, FL\, IA\, ID\, IN\, KS\, MD\, ME\, MO\, NC\, NE\, NH\, NM\, NV\, OK*\, OR\, PA\, RI\, TN\, TX\, UT\, VA\, WI\, WY \n\n\n\nAL MFTs: Credits authorized by NBCC or any other state licensing agency will be accepted. \n\n\n\nMA MFTs: Participants can self-submit courses not approved by the MAMFT board for review. \n\n\n\nMI: No CE for requirement for licensed MFTs. \n\n\n\nThe following state boards accept ASWB ACE credit for Addictions Professionals: AK\, CA\, CO\, CT\, GA\, IA\, IN\, KS\, LA\, MO\, MT\, ND\, NM\, NV\, OK\, OR\, \n\n\n\nSC\, WA\, WI\, WV\, WY URL:https://abhinetwork.org/event/increasing-access-to-mental-health-and-substance-use-care-2/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://abhinetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/October-2025-Webinar-ABHIN-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250911T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250911T090000 DTSTAMP:20250804T195929Z CREATED:20250804T195927Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T195929Z UID:6841-1757577600-1757581200@abhinetwork.org SUMMARY:Behavioral Health Coding: 2025 Update DESCRIPTION:Participants will leave with an understanding of CMS Documentation Guidelines for BehavioralHealth Integration\, understanding risk adjustment and how it affects their practice and patientcare. Participants will also explore nuances about true disease state and claim coding\, including how to handle conditions they are not the treating provider of. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresenter:  Kim Hahn\, CPC\, CDEO\, CRC | Risk Adjustment Education\, Provider Engagement Specialist and Coder | Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield. Kim holds an associate degree in biology and has worked in the medical field 23 years before focusing on medical coding. She is currently employed at ABCBS on the ACA Risk Adjustment team as a coder and educator\, working with healthcare providers on documentation and coding compliance with current ICD-10\, CPT\, and CMS guidelines. URL:https://abhinetwork.org/event/behavioral-health-coding-2025-update/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://abhinetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Sept-11-2025.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250814T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250814T090000 DTSTAMP:20250730T163211Z CREATED:20250730T163209Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T163211Z UID:6830-1755158400-1755162000@abhinetwork.org SUMMARY:Implementing SBIRT with Adolescents: Tools and Strategies  DESCRIPTION:Substance use often begins in adolescence\, making early identification and intervention critical. This session introduces the SBIRT (Screening\, Brief Intervention\, and Referral to Treatment) framework and its application with youth. Participants will explore effective\, trauma-informed strategies for engaging adolescents\, learn how to navigate sensitive conversations\, and walk away with practical tools for integrating SBIRT into their own settings. Whether you’re new to SBIRT or looking to strengthen your approach\, this session offers actionable insights tailored for adolescent care. \n\n\n\nSpeakers: \n\n\n\nCaitlyn Johnson\, LCSW | Lead Trainer\, ABHIN \n\n\n\nKim Shuler\, LCSW | CEO\, ABHIN \n\n\n\n* Pending Accreditation Statement: In support of improving patient care\, this activity has been planned by ABHIN and is being approved for CEUs by Amedco LLC. Amedco LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME)\, the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE)\, and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)\, to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. NOTE: CEUs are not provided for peers. URL:https://abhinetwork.org/event/implementing-sbirt-with-adolescents-tools-and-strategies/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://abhinetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/August-Flyer-SBIRT.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="ABHIN":MAILTO:info@abhinetwork.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250710T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250710T090000 DTSTAMP:20250401T204131Z CREATED:20250401T204128Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T204131Z UID:6529-1752134400-1752138000@abhinetwork.org SUMMARY:Sober Sidekick's Proactive\, Preventative\, and Predictive Approach to Saving Lives Through the Empathy Algorithm DESCRIPTION:Join Chris Thompson\, founder of Sober Sidekick\, for an inspiring presentation to discover how empathy-driven innovation and peer support are revolutionizing addiction recovery and empowering individuals to turn isolation into connection and relapse into resilience. With over 600\,000 members globally and groundbreaking recovery outcomes\, this session will explore how transformative recovery is not just possible—it’s scalable. Witness the power of comeback stories to reshape lives and communities. \n\n\n\nPresenter: Chris Thompson\, CEO and Founder\, Sober Sidekick \n\n\n\nChris Thompson is the founder and CEO of Sober Sidekick\, a pioneering digital recovery platform that has transformed the landscape of addiction treatment. Since its launch\, the app has achieved over 600\,000 downloads and boasts a remarkable 68% reduction in relapse rates among users who engage with the community frequently. Utilizing advanced machine learning algorithms\, Sober Sidekick can predict relapse with over 90%+ accuracy\, allowing for timely interventions that significantly enhance user outcomes. Thompson’s commitment to ethical recovery practices led him to abandon a revenue model reliant on treatment center referrals\, ensuring that the app’s success aligns with the well-being of its users. His work has not only provided vital support for individuals in recovery but has also influenced discussions around integrating technology into addiction treatment strategies. \n\n\n\nAbout Sober Sidekick \n\n\n\nSober Sidekick is a healthcare engagement platform designed to help those struggling with substance abuse to maintain their sobriety. The app is driven by its Empathy Algorithm\, which has ensured that no member ever goes without support from their community for more than a few minutes if not seconds. The goal of Sober Sidekick is to prevent isolation and spur recovery through the giving and receiving of support through the app. Learn more at sobersidekick.com. URL:https://abhinetwork.org/event/sober-sidekicks-proactive-preventative-and-predictive-approach-to-saving-lives-through-the-empathy-algorithm/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://abhinetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Chris-Thompson.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250612T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250612T090000 DTSTAMP:20250508T170432Z CREATED:20250508T170431Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T170432Z UID:6719-1749715200-1749718800@abhinetwork.org SUMMARY:The Arkansas Mental Health Frontier: From Moms to Medical Marijuana DESCRIPTION:This session will explore key trends at the intersection of behavioral health\, policy\, and public health in Arkansas. Dr. Joseph Thompson\, President Emeritus of the Arkansas Center for Health Improvement\, will present recent data analyses and policy insights on three timely issues: the rising rates of acute behavioral health crises among perinatal and postnatal women; the growing influence of social media on youth mental health; and the evolving use of medical marijuana as a therapeutic option. The talk aims to equip healthcare leaders with data-driven knowledge to inform clinical strategies and policy responses. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSpeaker: Joseph W. Thompson\, MD\, MPH\, President Emeritus\, Arkansas Center for Health Improvement (ACHI)\, Professor of Medicine and Public Health\, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences \n\n\n\nDr. Joe Thompson is a nationally recognized leader in the quality and financing of health care\, public health improvement\, and strategic responses to public health threats. As ACHI’s president emeritus\, he leads innovative efforts to address emerging and legacy health issues through individual choice and influential policy. \n\n\n\nWith funding through a National Science Foundation Engines Development Award\, Thompson is leading a partnership in the Mississippi Delta regions of Arkansas\, Mississippi\, and Louisiana to develop a proposal for an innovative initiative to transform one of America’s most disenfranchised areas into a thriving\, diversified\, and integrated economic driver. He is also co-principal investigator on a first-of-its-kind study\, funded by the National Institutes of Health\, to assess the impact of medical marijuana on Arkansans. \n\n\n\nThompson has led vanguard state and national efforts in healthcare financing reform\, health promotion and disease prevention efforts focused on health threats from tobacco and obesity\, and emergency response efforts during periods of crisis. As Arkansas’s inaugural surgeon general\, he served in the administrations of Mike Huckabee (R) and Mike Beebe (D). URL:https://abhinetwork.org/event/the-arkansas-mental-health-frontier-from-moms-to-medical-marijuana/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://abhinetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Joseph-W.-Thompson-MD-MPH.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250508T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250508T090000 DTSTAMP:20250507T215658Z CREATED:20250310T145027Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T215658Z UID:6515-1746691200-1746694800@abhinetwork.org SUMMARY:Causes and Conditions: Integrating a Trauma-Informed Approach into Substance Use Disorder  Treatment DESCRIPTION:This presentation will explore the neurobiology of substance use disorders\, emphasizing the role trauma plays in shaping maladaptive responses and the importance of trauma-informed care. In addition to examining the fight\, flight\, and freeze response and the reinforcement of substance use through reward and relief mechanisms\, Dr. Sumrok will present data on how various traumas have been linked to adverse health outcomes. Designed for healthcare decision-makers\, Dr. Sumrok’s presentation will highlight the importance of addressing root causes of substance use rather than just symptoms\, equipping teams with strategies to implement effective\, trauma-informed care practices. \n\n\n\nParticipants will be eligible to receive 1 CME/CEU. \n\n\n\nSpeaker: Dr. Daniel Sumrok\, Medical Director at Landmark Recovery\, which operates multiple treatment centers\, including Landmark Recovery in Morrilton\, AR. \n\n\n\nWith over 40 years of experience\, Dr. Sumrok has worked extensively in addiction medicine across Ohio\, West Virginia\, Indiana\, Tennessee\, Washington\, D.C.\, and the East Coast. \n\n\n\nA former U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman during the Vietnam War\, Dr. Sumrok has dedicated his career to understanding addiction and advocating for trauma-informed treatment approaches. As a board-certified addiction specialist\, he has played a key role in reshaping how we view and treat substance use disorders. URL:https://abhinetwork.org/event/causes-and-conditions-integrating-a-trauma-informed-approach-into-substance-use-disorder-treatment/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://abhinetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/image001.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250408T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250408T163000 DTSTAMP:20250127T154200Z CREATED:20250127T153116Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T154200Z UID:6419-1744099200-1744129800@abhinetwork.org SUMMARY:2025 BHI Conference DESCRIPTION:We are excited to announce the 3rd Annual Behavioral Health Integration Conference\, a full day of learning\, networking\, and professional growth! Hear from subject matter experts on topics like Behavioral Health Integration (BHI)\, value-based payment\, Collaborative Care Model (CoCM) implementation\, substance misuse\, and more\, with speakers from across the country. Attendees will have the chance to earn free CEUs\, connect with like-minded professionals from across Arkansas\, and participate in interactive Q&A sessions. Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your knowledge and strengthen your connections in the field! URL:https://abhinetwork.org/event/2025-bhi-conference/ LOCATION:CHI St. Vincent\, 2 St. Vincent Circle\, Little Rock\, Arkansas\, 72205\, United States CATEGORIES:Conferences ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://abhinetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/2025-BHI-Conference-Event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250313T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250313T090000 DTSTAMP:20250307T150909Z CREATED:20250307T150416Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T150909Z UID:6485-1741852800-1741856400@abhinetwork.org SUMMARY:Building the Future of BHI: Education as a Pathway to Workforce Sustainability DESCRIPTION:This webinar will provide information on the third year of the Behavioral Health Integration Bootcamp program. Featuring the work of students from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock\, we will discuss the latest student interventions\, data trends\, and hear from providers on the integration of students into their primary care practices. After the brief presentation\, the students will share their insights on integration\, their unique internship experiences\, and much more. Don’t miss this informative session! \n\n\n\nOne CEU/CME will be available to participants. \n\n\n\nSpeakers: Kim Shuler\, LCSW & Caitlyn Johnson\, LCSW. URL:https://abhinetwork.org/event/building-the-futute-of-bhi-education-as-a-pathway-to-workforce-sustainability/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://abhinetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/MarchWebinar2025.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250213T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250213T090000 DTSTAMP:20250127T160140Z CREATED:20250127T154741Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T160140Z UID:6430-1739433600-1739437200@abhinetwork.org SUMMARY:Bridging Practice and Policy: Woven Clinics' Journey in Behavioral Health Integration DESCRIPTION:Join us this February for a webinar highlighting the innovative contributions of early career psychiatrists in advancing integrative mental health care through the Collaborative Care Model (CoCM). Learn how their advocacy and practical strategies are breaking down barriers to implementing CoCM and driving systemic change. Explore real-world examples and insights on turning challenges into opportunities for professional growth and policy impact. \n\n\n\nPresenters: Cyril Appiagyei\, M.D.\, and Jason Kenechukwu Onugha\, M.D.\, MPH \n\n\n\nCyril Appiagyei\, M.D. | Psychiatrist and Co-Founder | Woven Clinics \n\n\n\nDr. Appiagyei is a psychiatrist and co-founder of WOVEN Clinics\, which focuses on behavioral health integration. His passion for mental healthcare began early\, shaped by his experiences working at his parents’ primary care clinic on the South Side of Chicago. While attending medical school at the University of Minnesota\, Dr. Appiagyei gained invaluable experience primarily working at the safety net hospital and serving as class president. His leadership continued during his tenure as Outpatient Chief Resident at Northwestern Memorial Hospital\, where he focused on enhancing both patient and provider experiences. In addition to his clinical work\, Dr. Appiagyei was selected as an American Psychiatric Association Leadership Fellow during his residency\, a role that strengthened his administrative and policy expertise intending to improve mental health care systems.” \n\n\n\nJason Kenechukwu Onugha\, MD\, MPH | Psychiatrist and Co-Founder | Woven Clinics \n\n\n\nJason Onugha\, MD\, MPH\, is a compassionate psychiatrist with a profound commitment to serving underserved populations and advancing public health initiatives. He earned his undergraduate degree in Anthropology from Washington University in St. Louis in 2014\, followed by an MD-MPH from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine in 2020. He completed his Psychiatry residency at Northwestern University in 2024\, where he received specialized training in Collaborative Care Models (CoCM)\, a testament to his dedication to integrated\, population-level mental health care.Jason’s journey in public health began in medical school\, where\, under the mentorship of Hansel Tookes\, MD\, MPH\, he co-founded a student-run clinic providing essential care for people who inject drugs. This initiative\, coupled with his advocacy for the Infectious Disease Elimination Act in Florida\, ignited his passion for psychiatry and highlighted the critical importance of harm reduction in improving community health outcomes.With a unique blend of psychiatric expertise\, medical education\, and a deep understanding of population health\, Jason brings a comprehensive skill set to his role as a psychiatric consultant. His experience in clinic design and implementation\, along with his leadership and communication abilities\, positions him as an ideal fit for the Eastern Arkansas Family Health Center (EAFHC). Jason is eager to bring his experience and dedication to EAFHC\, collaborating alongside his business partners Cyril Appiagyei\, MD\, and Nolan Broussard\, MD\, MPH to deliver innovative\, compassionate care to those who need it most. URL:https://abhinetwork.org/event/bridging-practice-and-policy-woven-clinics-journey-in-behavioral-health-integration/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://abhinetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Dr.-Jason-Onugha.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241114T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241114T090000 DTSTAMP:20241029T010207Z CREATED:20241029T010203Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241029T010207Z UID:6361-1731571200-1731574800@abhinetwork.org SUMMARY:Substance Use in Adolescence: An overview of current trends and treatment strategies DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nSpeaker: Srinivasa Gokarakonda\, MD MPH\, Associate Professor of Psychiatry\, UAMS/ACH \n\n\n\nSrinivasa Gokarakonda\, M.D.\, M.P.H.\, is an associate professor of psychiatry at UAMS. A former research assistant in the Psychiatric Research Institute’s Center for Addiction Research\, Dr. Gokarakonda completed his residency in psychiatry at UAMS in 2017 and continued his training with a fellowship in child and adolescent psychiatry. In addition to conducting research\, he currently sees patients at the Child Study Center at Arkansas Children’s Hospital and at PRI’s Center for Addiction Services and Treatment. URL:https://abhinetwork.org/event/substance-use-in-adolescence-an-overview-of-current-trends-and-treatment-strategies/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://abhinetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Srinivasa-Gokarakonda.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241010T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241010T090000 DTSTAMP:20240912T174315Z CREATED:20240912T174220Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T174315Z UID:6342-1728547200-1728550800@abhinetwork.org SUMMARY:Social Drivers of Health Screening: Claims-Based Data Solutions Through HCPCS and ICD Code Documentation DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nSpeaker: Rachel Achor Jones\, MHA. \n\n\n\nRachel Achor Jones\, MHA is a Population Health Systems Analyst at Arkansas Children’s Hospital with over a decade of experience in healthcare. She has a Master’s degree in Health Administration with a concentration in Population Healthcare Coordination. Jones has spoken at professional conferences to showcase her quality improvement work related to Pediatric Hypertension and Social Drivers of Health as well as her role in implementing the nation’s first statewide pediatric Clinically Integrated Network (CIN). Jones has been published in international\, peer-reviewed journals and has had her work highlighted as the “Article of the Week” in an international forum for healthcare professionals. Jones and her colleagues have received the Diane S. Mackey Quality Award\, a recognition awarded to a team whose project utilizes rigorous scientific methods resulting in meaningful improvements in care. Through her Social Drivers of Health work\, Jones strives to improve community health by addressing underlying social factors that contribute to health disparities and work towards more equitable health outcomes for all. URL:https://abhinetwork.org/event/social-drivers-of-health-screening-claims-based-data-solutions-through-hcpcs-and-icd-code-documentation/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://abhinetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Rachel-Achor-Jones-MHA.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240912T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240912T090000 DTSTAMP:20240804T173400Z CREATED:20240804T173358Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240804T173400Z UID:6031-1726128000-1726131600@abhinetwork.org SUMMARY:Clinical Pathways in Collaborative Care Management DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nSpeaker: Virna Little\, Psy.D.\, LCSW-r\, SAP\, CCM \n\n\n\nDr. Virna Little is currently the Chief Clinical Officer and co-founder of Concert Health\, a national organization providing behavioral health services to primary care providers\, and the co-founder of Zero Overdose\, a not-for-profit addressing the national crisis of unintentional overdoses. She has a Doctoral degree in Psychology\, a Masters in Social Work\, and a Master’s in Business Administration and Healthcare\, is a Certified Care Manager (CCM)\, and is a recognized Substance Abuse Professional (SAP). Dr. Little is a nationally and internationally known speaker for her work in integrating primary care and behavioral health\, developing sustainable integrated delivery systems and suicide prevention. She is a faculty member for the national and international Zero Suicide initiatives and has spoken on national suicide prevention strategies at the White House. Dr. Little is a consultant providing technical assistance to organizations and states around the country integrating primary care and behavioral health as well as an expert on the Collaborative Care model and the implementation of depression care programs. Dr. Little has been recognized with awards from the Society for Social Work Leaders in HealthCare\, National Association of Social Workers\, Community Health Center Network of New York\, New York Suicide Prevention Committee and others. She has served on many boards including the New York Hudson Valley Chapter of the American Heart Association and the Association of Clinicians for the Underserved.  URL:https://abhinetwork.org/event/clinical-pathways-in-collaborative-care-management/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://abhinetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Virna-Little-Psy.D.-LCSW-r-SAP-CCM.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240808T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240808T090000 DTSTAMP:20240804T171010Z CREATED:20240804T171008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240804T171010Z UID:6026-1723104000-1723107600@abhinetwork.org SUMMARY:Suicide Prevention in the Veteran Population DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nSpeakers: \n\n\n\nKate Rhames\, LCSW | Suicide Prevention Coordinator\, VHSO  \n\n\n\nJulie Batson\, LCSW | Community Engagement Partnership Coordinator\, VHSO URL:https://abhinetwork.org/event/suicide-prevention-in-the-veteran-population/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://abhinetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/SuicidePreventionAugust.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240711T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240711T090000 DTSTAMP:20240509T162247Z CREATED:20240509T162244Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240509T162247Z UID:5939-1720684800-1720688400@abhinetwork.org SUMMARY:In Context: Digital Solutions for Integrated Behavioral Health DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nSpeaker: Scott Breitinger\, M.D. \n\n\n\nDr. Breitinger’s clinical work is focused on the management of psychiatric illness in the primary care setting through team-based care models. This clinical work serves as the foundation for problem identification\, hypothesis generation\, and solution iteration with his implementation and design work in healthcare. I build services and products that make mental healthcare more efficient and accessible\, often through better technology integration and improved alignment of stakeholder incentives. In his teaching roles\, Dr. Breitinger works with medical students and post-graduate medical trainees (residents and fellows) and provides continuing medical education to clinicians in the delivery of psychiatric services in the primary care setting\, innovation in care delivery\, and psychotherapy practice amongst other topics. URL:https://abhinetwork.org/event/in-context-digital-solutions-for-integrated-behavioral-health/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://abhinetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Scott-Breitinger-MD.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240620T121500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240620T131500 DTSTAMP:20240509T160652Z CREATED:20240509T160556Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240509T160652Z UID:5930-1718885700-1718889300@abhinetwork.org SUMMARY:Addressing Chronic Disease Through SDOH Strategies DESCRIPTION:Learning Objectives: \n\n\n\n\nIdentify 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.\n\n\n\n\n\nDevelop and propose targeted interventions that leverage SDOH insights to improve chronic disease outcomes in diverse populations\, focusing on evidence-based practices and community partnerships.\n\n\n\n\n\nEvaluate 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.\n\n\n\n\nPresenter: Becky Adams\, DrPH\, RD\, LD\, CDCES | Partnership and Policy Director Arkansas Department of Health URL:https://abhinetwork.org/event/addressing-chronic-disease-through-sdoh-strategies/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://abhinetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Becky-Adams-DrPH-RD-LD-CDCES.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240613T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240613T090000 DTSTAMP:20240117T180034Z CREATED:20240117T180032Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240117T180034Z UID:5775-1718265600-1718269200@abhinetwork.org SUMMARY:Addiction-Related Substances and What to Do About Them DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nSpeaker: James B. Shuler\, DO\, MS\, FACOEP\, FAWM\, FASAM \n\n\n\nDr. Shuler’s passion for addiction medicine arose from his own recovery from alcoholism over a decade ago. He began his training at Harmony Foundation and worked under and with several addiction medicine specialists in a variety of practices over the past 9 years. He is currently dual board-certified in Addiction and Emergency Medicine with a subspecialty fellowship in Wilderness Medicine. Dr. Shuler is the Medical Director for inpatient addiction treatment at the Foundry in Steamboat\, Colorado\, Mile High Recovery in Denver\, Colorado; and Medical Director for Thrivur Health\, an outpatient substance use disorder treatment clinic in Englewood\, Colorado. Dr. Shuler’s medical expertise combined with his experience in long-term recovery gives him a unique understanding of both the science and stigma of addiction. URL:https://abhinetwork.org/event/addiction-related-substances-and-what-to-do-about-them/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://abhinetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/James-B-Shuler-ABHIN.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240530T121500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240530T131500 DTSTAMP:20240509T161715Z CREATED:20240509T161616Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240509T161715Z UID:5935-1717071300-1717074900@abhinetwork.org SUMMARY:Addressing Behavioral Health Needs Through SDOH Strategies DESCRIPTION:Learning Objectives: \n\n\n\n\nLearn how SDOH needs impact behavioral health needs and vice versa. Learn about the stigma associated with SDOH and how integrating a humanistic approach can increase patient disclosure.\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn about the roles of the care team in addressing SDOH.\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn about the roles of the care team in addressing SDOH.\n\n\n\n\nPresenters: Kim Shuler\, LCSW | CEO\, ABHIN; Caitlyn Johnson\, LCSW | Project Manager\, ABHIN \n\n\n\n1 CEU/CME Available! \n\n\n\nAccreditation Statement: In support of improving patient care\, this activity has been planned and implemented by Amedco LLC and Arkansas Behavioral Health Integration Network. Amedco LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME)\, the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE)\, and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)\, to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.  URL:https://abhinetwork.org/event/addressing-behavioral-health-needs-through-sdoh-strategies/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://abhinetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Kim-Shuler-LCSW.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240509T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240509T090000 DTSTAMP:20240423T174221Z CREATED:20240423T174219Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T174221Z UID:5908-1715241600-1715245200@abhinetwork.org SUMMARY:Collaborative Care Management in Perinatal Settings DESCRIPTION:Join us for this presentation to learn more about using the Collaborative Care Management (CoCM) model with Perinatal patients. Our two subject matter experts will discuss the particular care needs of the perinatal population in relationship to the Collaborative Care Model (CoCM) to help participants envision and create workflows and operational techniques in their practice that will serve the behavioral health needs of this population with fidelity to the CoCM model. 1 CEU/CME is pending approval. \n\n\n\nSpeakers: \n\n\n\nSarah A. Bernes\, MPH\, LMSW\, MBA \n\n\n\n​​Sarah A. Bernes is the Lead Clinical Training and Implementation Specialist at PRISM in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Michigan. PRISM partners with health systems and payers\, providing individualized consultation and training to implement the psychiatric Collaborative Care Model (CoCM). Previously\, Ms. Bernes served as the Director of Training at Concert Health. In addition to integrated care\, Ms. Bernes is passionate about suicide prevention. She served as the Director of Suicide Prevention at a network of federally qualified health centers in New York and was instrumental in founding the Zero Suicide Institute at the Education Development Center. \n\n\n\nMaria Muzik\, M.D.\, M.Sc. \n\n\n\nDr. Muzik is an Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Obstetrics & Gynecology at Michigan Medicine. Her work focuses on the impact of stress\, trauma\, and mental illness in the context of childbearing on caregiving and the developing parent-child relationship\, and how to support families in overcoming psychological and environmental adversity. She serves as Principal or Co-Investigator on multiple projects funded by the National Institute of Health\, the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services-Administration for Children and Families\, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services\, and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid in Michigan. She holds a doctorate in Medicine and master’s degree in Public Health\, and serves as the Medical Director of the Perinatal Psychiatry Program at Michigan Medicine in charge of perinatal clinical care delivery both within psychiatry as well as integrated within obstetrics\, family medicine\, and pediatrics. Additionally\, she is the medical director for MC3 Perinatal\, a state-wide perinatal access program to primary care\, public health nursing\, community mental health\, and other health providers. She is the co-director of Zero To Thrive\, a multidisciplinary initiative at the University of Michigan focused on promoting science\, increasing public awareness\, and developing and implementing programs and services to buffer risks and enhance resilience in young children under the age of 5. Within the scope of this work\, she has co-developed the Strong Roots Curricula\, a series of interventions for parents and other caregivers to foster caregivers’ reflective capacity and enhance their sensitive caregiving\, and ultimately\, to benefit the wellness and health of young children. In 2018\, she has co-edited the book Motherhood in the Face of Trauma: Pathways Towards Healing and Growth (Springer\, 2018). Dr. Muzik is highly published with over 140 articles in peer-reviewed journals.  URL:https://abhinetwork.org/event/collaborative-care-management-in-perinatal-settings/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://abhinetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/May-2024-webinar.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240425T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240425T160000 DTSTAMP:20240423T173426Z CREATED:20240423T173136Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T173426Z UID:5902-1714035600-1714060800@abhinetwork.org SUMMARY:Assessing and Managing Suicide Risks (AMSR) with Substance Use Disorder DESCRIPTION:The AMSR for Substance Use Disorder Treatment Professionals (AMSR-SUD) curriculum develops skills in the recognition\, assessment\, and management of suicide risks and the delivery of effective suicide-specific interventions. This program is approved to provide 6.5 Continuing Education Credits by APA for LMFT\, LCSW\, LPC\, and LPE. \n\n\n\nSpeakers: Kim Shuler\, LCSW; Caitlyn Johnson\, LCSW URL:https://abhinetwork.org/event/assessing-and-managing-suicide-risks-amsr-with-substance-use-disorder/ LOCATION:ABHIN Office\, 44 Kingshighway\, Suite A-4\, Eureka Springs\, Arkansas\, 72632 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://abhinetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/433421195_727170762909675_216736551751543092_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240418T121500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240418T131500 DTSTAMP:20240327T145311Z CREATED:20240327T145309Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240327T145311Z UID:5887-1713442500-1713446100@abhinetwork.org SUMMARY:Unlocking Wellness: Understanding Social Determinants of Health DESCRIPTION:Join our webinar to learn how social determinants of health impact healthcare outcomes\, and learn practical strategies and tools for integrating SDOH into healthcare delivery\, and payment models in Arkansas. \n\n\n\nSpeakers: \n\n\n\nJosh Hall\, LCSW – VP/Executive Director Hark at Excellerate Foundation  \n\n\n\nRhelinda McFadden\, BSN\, RN\, CPHIMS\, PCMH-CCE – Manager\, Practice Transformation at AFMC \n\n\n\nJustin Villines\, MBA – HIT Policy Director at SHARE/ADH URL:https://abhinetwork.org/event/unlocking-wellness-understanding-social-determinants-of-health/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://abhinetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/unnamed-2.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR