Resources For Integrated Care

In this podcast, Nikki Racelis, a Consultant at The Lewin Group, facilitates a panel discussion with Karen M. Rose, the Vice Dean, the Director, and a Professor of the Center for Healthy Aging, Self-Management, and Complex Care at The Ohio State University College of Nursing, Katie Scott, the President of CarePartners, and Jo Smith, a caregiver. During this discussion, panelists offer strategies and promising practices regarding innovations in Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias, or ADRD, caregiver support programs regarding innovative community strategies. These podcasts, excerpted from a 2022 webinar, build upon the information delivered in the Resources for Integrated Care (RIC) September 2022 webinar titled: “Innovations in Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD) Caregiver Support Programs: Building and Leveraging Support Systems.” This webinar continues to explore innovative ways that health equity and caregiver support are addressed across ADRD programs supporting dually eligible peopl

In this podcast, Katie Scott, the President of CarePartners, discusses innovations from CarePartners in Texas regarding volunteer-based caregiver support programs. These podcasts, excerpted from a 2022 webinar, build upon the information delivered in the Resources for Integrated Care (RIC) September 2022 webinar titled: “Innovations in Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD) Caregiver Support Programs: Building and Leveraging Support Systems.” This webinar continues to explore innovative ways that health equity and caregiver support are addressed across ADRD programs supporting dually eligible people living with ADRD. The event speakers review community-level strategies to ensure adequate care for individuals living with ADRD and their caregivers. For more information about this webinar, click here: https://www.resourcesforintegratedcare.com/2022_ric_webinar_innovations_alzheimers_disease_related_dementias_adrd_caregiver_support_programs_innovative_community_strategies/.

In this podcast, Karen M. Rose, the Vice Dean, the Director, and a Professor of the Center for Healthy Aging, Self-Management, and Complex Care at The Ohio State University College of Nursing, discusses insights on assessing caregiver burden and supporting the mindfulness of caregivers and families. These podcasts, excerpted from a 2022 webinar, build upon the information delivered in the Resources for Integrated Care (RIC) September 2022 webinar titled: “Innovations in Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD) Caregiver Support Programs: Building and Leveraging Support Systems.” This webinar continues to explore innovative ways that health equity and caregiver support are addressed across ADRD programs supporting dually eligible people living with ADRD. The event speakers review community-level strategies to ensure adequate care for individuals living with ADRD and their caregivers. For more information about this webinar, click here: https://www.resourcesforintegratedcare.com/2022_ric_webinar_innova

In this podcast, Laura Maynard, a Managing Consultant at The Lewin Group, facilitates a panel discussion with Christina Mills, the Senior Director of Inclusive Policy and Advocacy at Elevance Health, Stephanie Rasmussen, the Vice President of Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) at Sunflower Health Plan in Kansas, and Sarah Fitzwater, the Director of Clinical Operations at iCircle in New York. During this discussion, panelists offer strategies and promising practices regarding Emergency Preparedness Planning for Persons with Disabilities. During emergencies and natural disasters, health plans play a critical role in addressing and protecting their members’ health, safety, and independence. For persons with disabilities and their caregivers, it is crucial for health plans to consider individual circumstances and needs in order to effectively prepare for emergencies and disasters. These podcasts, excerpted from an August 2022 webinar, provide information on creating and strengthening emergency practices emb

In this podcast, Merrill Friedman, the RVP of Inclusive Policy & Advocacy at Elevance Health, and Christina Mills, the Senior Director of Inclusive Policy & Advocacy at Elevance Health discuss Emergency Planning with People who have Access and Functional Needs. During emergencies and natural disasters, health plans play a critical role in addressing and protecting their members’ health, safety, and independence. For persons with disabilities and their caregivers, it is crucial for health plans to consider individual circumstances and needs in order to effectively prepare for emergencies and disasters. These podcasts, excerpted from an August 2022 webinar, provide information on creating and strengthening emergency practices embedded in individualized care plans and health plan processes. Enhanced emergency practices will assist members and their caregivers in navigating emergencies and natural disasters.

In this podcast, Stephanie Rasmussen, the Vice President of Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) at Sunflower Health Plan in Kansas, discusses the perspective of A Managed Long-Term Services and Supports (MLTSS) Plan. During emergencies and natural disasters, health plans play a critical role in addressing and protecting their members’ health, safety, and independence. For persons with disabilities and their caregivers, it is crucial for health plans to consider individual circumstances and needs in order to effectively prepare for emergencies and disasters. These podcasts, excerpted from an August 2022 webinar, provide information on creating and strengthening emergency practices embedded in individualized care plans and health plan processes. Enhanced emergency practices will assist members and their caregivers in navigating emergencies and natural disasters.

In this podcast, Sarah Fitzwater, the Director of Clinical Operations at iCircle in New York, and Samantha Bartz, the Director of Clinical Services at iCircle in New York, discuss Developing Person-Centered Emergency Preparedness Plans. During emergencies and natural disasters, health plans play a critical role in addressing and protecting their members’ health, safety, and independence. For persons with disabilities and their caregivers, it is crucial for health plans to consider individual circumstances and needs in order to effectively prepare for emergencies and disasters. These podcasts, excerpted from an August 2022 webinar, provide information on creating and strengthening emergency practices embedded in individualized care plans and health plan processes. Enhanced emergency practices will assist members and their caregivers in navigating emergencies and natural disasters.

In this podcast, June Isaacson Kailes, a Disability Policy Consultant at the World Institute on Disability, discusses Strengthening Emergency Planning and Response Roles for Health Plans Serving People with Disabilities. During emergencies and natural disasters, health plans play a critical role in addressing and protecting their members’ health, safety, and independence. For persons with disabilities and their caregivers, it is crucial for health plans to consider individual circumstances and needs in order to effectively prepare for emergencies and disasters. These podcasts, excerpted from an August 2022 webinar, provide information on creating and strengthening emergency practices embedded in individualized care plans and health plan processes. Enhanced emergency practices will assist members and their caregivers in navigating emergencies and natural disasters.

In this podcast, Dr. Emily Lauer, the Director of the Center for Developmental Disabilities Evaluation and Research, or CDDER, at the Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center, discusses health outcomes and the current state of care for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). These podcasts, excerpted from an August 2022 webinar, discuss strategies for providing coordinated care for individuals with I/DD, including person-centered medical assessment considerations for individuals with I/DD, risk stratification strategies to drive interventions, and family or caregiver support, education, and outreach. Speakers describe the current gaps in care for individuals with I/DD and share strategies for delivering person-centered care for individuals with I/DD through use of interdisciplinary teams (IDTs) and innovative care coordination models.

In this podcast, Dr. Steve Deutsch, the Chief Medical Officer of Partners Health Plan of New York, discusses A Managed Care Approach to Improve the Quality of Care for Persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). These podcasts, excerpted from an August 2022 webinar, discuss strategies for providing coordinated care for individuals with I/DD, including person-centered medical assessment considerations for individuals with I/DD, risk stratification strategies to drive interventions, and family or caregiver support, education, and outreach. Speakers describe the current gaps in care for individuals with I/DD and share strategies for delivering person-centered care for individuals with I/DD through use of interdisciplinary teams (IDTs) and innovative care coordination models.

In this podcast, Dr. Joan Beasley, a Research Professor and the Director of the National Research Consortium on intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD)and Mental Health at the National Center for START Services at the University of New Hampshire, discusses the START Model. These podcasts, excerpted from an August 2022 webinar, discuss strategies for providing coordinated care for individuals with I/DD, including person-centered medical assessment considerations for individuals with I/DD, risk stratification strategies to drive interventions, and family or caregiver support, education, and outreach. Speakers describe the current gaps in care for individuals with I/DD and share strategies for delivering person-centered care for individuals with I/DD through use of interdisciplinary teams (IDTs) and innovative care coordination models.

In this podcast, Katie Palmisano, a Senior Consultant at The Lewin Group, facilitates a panel discussion with Dr. David B. Reuben, MD, the Chief of the Division of Geriatrics at the University of California, Los Angeles, and the Director of the UCLA Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care, or ADC, Program, Dr. Debra Cherry, PhD, a Clinical Psychologist and the Executive Vice President of Alzheimer’s Los Angeles, Linda Wade-Bickel, the Senior Director of Population Health & Clinical Operations at Health Net, Ed Mariscal, the Director of Public Programs and Long-Term Services & Supports at Health Net, and Anita Chacon Terry, a Manager of Care Management at Health Net. During this discussion, panelists offer strategies and promising practices regarding innovations in Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias, or ADRD, caregiver support programs regarding building and leveraging support systems. These podcasts, excerpted from a 2022 webinar, explore innovative ways that health equity and caregiver support are addressed a

In this podcast, Linda Wade-Bickel, the Senior Director of Population Health & Clinical Operations at Health Net; Ed Mariscal, the Director of Public Programs and Long-Term Services & Supports at Health Net; and Anita Chacon Terry, a Manager of Care Management at Health Net, discuss the benefits of care manager education and the impact of home and community-based service referrals on member outcomes. These podcasts, excerpted from a 2022 webinar, explore innovative ways that health equity and caregiver support are addressed across Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD) programs supporting dually eligible people living with ADRD. The event speakers review various strategies and lessons learned from existing programs for ensuring caregivers have the supports they need to care for a person living with ADRD, and speakers also describe strategies for health plans to consider supporting providers in their work with caregivers. For more information about this webinar, click here: https://www.resourcesfori

In this podcast, Dr. Debra Cherry, PhD, a Clinical Psychologist and the Executive Vice President of Alzheimer’s Los Angeles, discusses supporting caregivers of people living with Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias, or ADRD, who are also dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid. These podcasts, excerpted from a 2022 webinar, explore innovative ways that health equity and caregiver support are addressed across Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD) programs supporting dually eligible people living with ADRD. The event speakers review various strategies and lessons learned from existing programs for ensuring caregivers have the supports they need to care for a person living with ADRD, and speakers also describe strategies for health plans to consider supporting providers in their work with caregivers. For more information about this webinar, click here: https://www.resourcesforintegratedcare.com/2022_ric_webinar_innovations_alzheimers_disease_related_dementias_adrd_caregiver_support_programs_b

In this podcast, Dr. David B. Reuben, MD, the Chief of the Division of Geriatrics at the University of California, Los Angeles, and the Director of the UCLA Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care, or ADC, Program, discusses insights on UCLA’s Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care program as well as lessons learned and plans for program expansion. These podcasts, excerpted from a 2022 webinar, explore innovative ways that health equity and caregiver support are addressed across Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD) programs supporting dually eligible people living with ADRD. The event speakers review various strategies and lessons learned from existing programs for ensuring caregivers have the supports they need to care for a person living with ADRD, and speakers also describe strategies for health plans to consider supporting providers in their work with caregivers. For more information about this webinar, click here: https://www.resourcesforintegratedcare.com/2022_ric_webinar_innovations_alzheimers_disease_relate

In this podcast, Alexandra Bryden and Darci Graves from the Office of Minority Health at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, facilitate a panel discussion with Dr. Sheree H. Keitt, the Program Director for the Vaccine Equity and Access Program at Community Catalyst, Eric Yarnell, the Vice President of Pharmacy at Highmark Wholecare, Rod Teamer, the Director of Diversity Programs & Business Development, at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, and Dr. Peter Watson, the Vice President for Clinical Operations and Strategy at Health Alliance Plan. During this discussion, panelists offer strategies and promising practices regarding promoting equitable and culturally competent vaccinations for dually eligible beneficiaries. Health plans serving dually eligible beneficiaries can play a key role in facilitating access to and educating members on the importance of influenza and COVID-19 vaccinations, including boosters. These podcasts, excerpted from a 2022 webinar, build upon the April 1, 2021 webinar,

In this podcast, Dr. Sheree H. Keitt, the Program Director for the Vaccine Equity and Access Program at Community Catalyst, discusses the vaccine equity and access program at Community Catalyst. Health plans serving dually eligible beneficiaries can play a key role in facilitating access to and educating members on the importance of influenza and COVID-19 vaccinations, including boosters. These podcasts, excerpted from a 2022 webinar, build upon the April 1, 2021 webinar, “Strategies for Health Plans to Support Access to COVID-19 Vaccines for Vulnerable Populations” and the November 2, 2021 webinar, “Leveraging Partnerships to Promote Flu Vaccinations Among Dually Eligible Beneficiaries During COVID-19” by considering lessons learned about the impacts of COVID-19 on advancing health equity, cultural awareness, and eliminating health disparities for dually eligible beneficiaries. A group of subject matter experts and health plan representatives share successful strategies and promising practices for promoting

In this podcast, Rod Teamer, the Director of Diversity Programs & Business Development, at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, discusses Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana’s approach to equitable and culturally competent vaccinations for dually eligible beneficiaries. Health plans serving dually eligible beneficiaries can play a key role in facilitating access to and educating members on the importance of influenza and COVID-19 vaccinations, including boosters. These podcasts, excerpted from a 2022 webinar, build upon the April 1, 2021 webinar, “Strategies for Health Plans to Support Access to COVID-19 Vaccines for Vulnerable Populations” and the November 2, 2021 webinar, “Leveraging Partnerships to Promote Flu Vaccinations Among Dually Eligible Beneficiaries During COVID-19” by considering lessons learned about the impacts of COVID-19 on advancing health equity, cultural awareness, and eliminating health disparities for dually eligible beneficiaries. A group of subject matter experts and health pl

In this podcast, Dr. Peter Watson, the Vice President for Clinical Operations and Strategy at Health Alliance Plan, discusses Health Alliance Plan’s COVID-19 vaccination initiative. Health plans serving dually eligible beneficiaries can play a key role in facilitating access to and educating members on the importance of influenza and COVID-19 vaccinations, including boosters. These podcasts, excerpted from a 2022 webinar, build upon the April 1, 2021 webinar, “Strategies for Health Plans to Support Access to COVID-19 Vaccines for Vulnerable Populations” and the November 2, 2021 webinar, “Leveraging Partnerships to Promote Flu Vaccinations Among Dually Eligible Beneficiaries During COVID-19” by considering lessons learned about the impacts of COVID-19 on advancing health equity, cultural awareness, and eliminating health disparities for dually eligible beneficiaries. A group of subject matter experts and health plan representatives share successful strategies and promising practices for promoting equitable an

In this podcast, Eric Yarnell, the Vice President of Pharmacy at Highmark Wholecare, discusses Highmark Wholecare’s approach to equitable and culturally competent COVID-19 and influenza vaccinations and their lessons learned. Health plans serving dually eligible beneficiaries can play a key role in facilitating access to and educating members on the importance of influenza and COVID-19 vaccinations, including boosters. These podcasts, excerpted from a 2022 webinar, build upon the April 1, 2021 webinar, “Strategies for Health Plans to Support Access to COVID-19 Vaccines for Vulnerable Populations” and the November 2, 2021 webinar, “Leveraging Partnerships to Promote Flu Vaccinations Among Dually Eligible Beneficiaries During COVID-19” by considering lessons learned about the impacts of COVID-19 on advancing health equity, cultural awareness, and eliminating health disparities for dually eligible beneficiaries. A group of subject matter experts and health plan representatives share successful strategies and pr