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Now with 1hr CE Credit! Addressing Mental Health in Primary Care with the Collaborative Care Model (CoCM)

Jun 17, 2025 9:03:55 AM / by Andrew L. Brewer, MS, NBHWC posted in mental health, behavioral health, Pediatrics, podcast, collaborative care

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On the most recent episode of the Northwest AHEC Healthcare Insights podcast, host Andrew Brewer speaks with Dr. Gretchen Hoyle. And, you can now earn 1 hour of CE credit after listening!

Dr. Hoyle returns to provide a post-launch update of implementing a collaborative care management model (CoCM) in primary care practice in a large health system. The model provides continuity of care for chronic conditions such as ADHD, anxiety, and depression. Learn how CoCM operates and insights on transforming care practices with a behavioral care manager, data registry, EHR workflows, and billing.

According to Dr. Hoyle, "This model allows us as pediatricians to use a team based approach for pediatric patients with mental health issues." Members of the CoCM team include the primary care provider who makes a diagnosis and referral, a psychiatric consultant who provides subspecialist level expertise and advice, and the behavioral health care manager (BHCM) who interacts most closely with the patient and their family. Dr. Hoyle finds it is the BHCM that is the "hero" of the CoCM team!

Learning Objectives:

  • Describe the functions of each member of the Psychiatric Collaborative Care Team.
  • Describe how mental health symptoms are measured and tracked in the Psychiatric Collaborative Care Model.

Register for CE Credit here: https://northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/t3/courses-and-events/75184

View a complete list of current episodes in the Podcast CE Learning series here: https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/podcastCE

Check out the latest episode of NW AHEC Healthcare Insights podcast!

 

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Headaches, Healthcare Payments, Long-term Care, Free Clinics, and Dreaming Big

Feb 4, 2025 2:06:33 PM / by Andrew L. Brewer, MS, NBHWC posted in learning, Healthcare Insights, treatment, online learning, podcast, healthcare

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What do headaches, healthcare payments, long-term care, free clinics, and dreaming big have in common? They are all topics of recent episodes on the Healthcare Insights in Northwest North Carolina podcast.

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So Many Podcasts, So Little Time

Jan 8, 2025 10:50:40 AM / by Andrew L. Brewer, MS, NBHWC posted in learning, podcast

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If you don’t know already, 2024 was the year of the podcasts. Podcasts have truly democratized content on the internet as anyone with a microphone can record, publish, and easily distribute episodes to anyone interested in the topic. Whether it is sport, politics, science, health, medicine, cars…just about any topic you can think of probably has several podcasts discussing it at any given time. And the number of podcasts and listeners continue to grow exponentially. In fact, podcasts outnumber audio books by a factor of 6 to 1.

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New Podcast CE Learning Series Episodes Now Available

Dec 12, 2024 10:07:13 AM / by Andrew L. Brewer, MS, NBHWC posted in learning, mental health, health disparities, podcast

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Is there an easier way to learn and earn CE credits than to listen to a podcast while you are working out, cooking, doing yard work, or running errands? I can't think of one. In fact, I personally love listening and recording podcasts. And we've made it easy and cost effective to learn and earn with our Podcast CE Learning Series. So click to listen, register for credit, and pass the post-test to earn an hour of CE credits for your continuing educational development needs. All it costs is your time and attention; there is no fee!

We recently published two new timely and relevant episodes to our Podcast CE learning series where you can listen, learn, take a short post-test, and earn an hour CE credit for each episode.

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Highlights and Insights from Half a Century of Service to Healthcare Professionals and Our Communities

Nov 5, 2024 9:32:16 AM / by Andrew L. Brewer, MS, NBHWC posted in Healthcare Insights, podcast, history

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In this 50th anniversary special episode of the Healthcare Insights in Northwest North Carolina podcast, we take a moment to connect with former colleagues, faculty, and partners to reflect on the many ways in which Northwest AHEC has impacted the quality of health and healthcare education in the 17-county region of Northwest North Carolina over the past 50 years.

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Leadership Insights from a Lung Transplant Pulmonologist

Oct 17, 2024 8:05:43 AM / by Andrew L. Brewer, MS, NBHWC posted in Healthcare Insights, research, podcast, continuing education, health leadership

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How is conflict helpful with business operations and clinical care? What is this lagging indicator of quality care? How is AI impacting the practice of medicine? What are the key traits for leadership in health care system? What happens when you self diagnose your cancer with a 10-20% chance of survival?

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Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare with Metin Gurcan, PhD

Sep 9, 2024 3:47:54 PM / by Andrew L. Brewer, MS, NBHWC posted in Healthcare Insights, research, podcast, artificial intelligence

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Metin Gurcan, PhD, director of the director of the Center for Artificial Intelligence Research and the Clinical Image Analysis Lab at Wake Forest University School of Medicine joins the Healthcare Insights in Northwest North Carolina podcast to talk about his research in Artificial Intelligence in healthcare. 

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Listen to a Podcast, Earn CE Credit

Aug 15, 2024 10:55:04 AM / by Andrew L. Brewer, MS, NBHWC posted in learning, Healthcare Insights, Enduring, continuing education series, online learning, podcast, continuing education, health professionals, conversation

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What do sleep, homelessness, electroconvulsive therapy, and Alzheimer's have in common? They are all part of our Podcast CE learning series. Listen to a podcast, pass the post-test, and earn an hour of continuing education credits for your professional development, and there is no cost! Get the details here: https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/podcastce 

Why a Podcast Learning Series? 
Podcasts have emerged as a popular learning tool for adult learners, offering flexibility and accessibility. Recent research has explored the effectiveness of podcasts in educational settings, focusing on how they contribute to knowledge acquisition, engagement, and retention among adult learners.

Studies suggest that podcasts can be effective in enhancing knowledge acquisition and retention. Adult learners appreciate the convenience and ability to learn on the go, which fits well with their often busy schedules. Podcasts have been shown to improve understanding and retention, especially when paired with supplementary materials such as transcripts or quizzes.

Podcasts are highly engaging due to their conversational style, which often makes complex topics more accessible. Research shows that learners are more likely to stay engaged with the material when it is delivered in an audio format, especially if the content is structured in a narrative or storytelling format.

The ability to listen to podcasts at any time and place is particularly beneficial for adult learners who may struggle to find time for traditional learning methods. This flexibility can lead to higher levels of motivation and self-directed learning.

See our current podcast course offerings here: https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/podcastce 

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How Good Is Your Sleep? Sleep Deprivation and Strategies for Better Sleep (Earn 1 hour CE Credit, No Fee)

Jul 29, 2024 9:54:26 AM / by Andrew L. Brewer, MS, NBHWC posted in Wellness, mental health, memory, Enduring, neuroscience, Preventive Care, mindfulness, podcast, depression, aging, burnout, dementia, self care, sleep, Adult health

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Sleep is one of the foundational pillars of our overall health and wellness. Not getting enough can leave you sleep deprived and can result in downstream negative health consequences. Sleep hygiene, sleep strategies, sleep aids, and sleep medications can help get us back on the path to rest and recovery through sleeping well.

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Medicare Education 101 with Marvin Musick

May 20, 2024 3:46:25 PM / by Andrew L. Brewer, MS, NBHWC posted in Medicaid, Uninsured, Primary Care, medicare, learning, Healthcare Insights, care planning, online learning, Preventive Care, health literacy, podcast, access, financial assistance, medical provider, prescriptions, compassion fatigue, Tailored Plans, Medicare advantage, health care, Adult health, insurance

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Pastor and founder of MedicareSchool.com joins us for a primer on Medicare. He demystifies Medicare, when and how it begins, what you can receive, and cost considerations. And he shares the decision making processes (and common mistakes) people make when choosing their coverage.

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