The NC Medicaid 2024 Quality Symposium (save the date: October 2, 2024 [registration information to come]) will highlight three topics that coincide with NC Medicaid quality improvement priorities. The presenters will share the quality improvement initiatives they have implemented to improve outcomes for Medicaid members. Below are the details for each presentation, including presentation title, presentation date, presenter and registration link. Click on each registration link to learn more and register.

Balancing the Scales to Weight Inclusive, Whole Child Approaches Supporting Nutrition and Physical Activity

May 7, 2024 | 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. EDT

Collaboration During Pregnancy and Postpartum: Health Plans, Providers, and Care Managers Combine to Improve Care

May 21, 2024 | 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. EDT

Promoting High Quality Pediatric Care Management: Lessons from the NC Integrated Care for Kids Care Model

June 4, 2024 | 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. EDT

Reminder: Inaugural Collaborative Care Model Behavioral Health Care Manager Summit Coming May 16 

Thursday, May 16, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.

NCDHHS and NC AHEC are hosting a summit for Behavioral Health professionals (including college/graduate students) who are interested in learning more about the role and responsibilities of the Collaborative Care Model (CoCM) Behavioral Health Care Manager (BHCM) on Thursday, May 16, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. at the McKimmon Center in Raleigh.  

The BHCM is responsible for coordinating treatment, within the primary care setting, for patients with mild-moderate behavioral health diagnoses and ensures effective communication with the patient, the patient’s primary care provider and the CoCM Psychiatric Consultant. BHCMs on a CoCM team utilize a unique set of clinical skills specific to practicing in primary care and other healthcare settings.  

The inaugural NC AHEC BHCM Summit will include national and state CoCM experts, AIMS staff with NC ties, seasoned CoCM BHCMs, state government leaders, integrated behavioral health, subject matter experts and a primary care practice team who has successfully implemented CoCM in their clinic. The program is free to attend and 4.0 Nursing Contact Hours will be awarded to participants who attend 100% of this educational activity. 

For more information or to register, please visit the summit page on the Southern Regional AHEC website. 

Source: NC Tracks