The Northwest AHEC Practice Support Team was awarded a grant from NC Medicaid supporting five different online self-paced learning activities.
NWAHEC Awarded NC Medicaid Grant to Support 5 Online Learning Activities
Jan 17, 2024 10:08:00 AM / by Leslie D McDowell, DNP, ANP-BC, RN posted in NCAHEC, behavioral health, social work, psychology, social justice, online learning, integrated care, intervention
Unlocking the Signs: Mental Health Awareness for You and Your Loved Ones
Dec 27, 2023 12:46:00 PM / by Leslie D McDowell, DNP, ANP-BC, RN posted in mental health, behavioral health
Not sure if you or someone you know is living with mental health problems?
Mental illnesses can affect a person's thinking, mood, or behavior. There are early warning signs and symptoms that can help determine if you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health condition.
Collaborative Care Model (CoCM) Provider Learning Collaborative
Dec 12, 2023 10:15:00 AM / by Practice Support Team posted in family medicine, behavioral health, anxiety, Pediatrics, depression, collaborative care
Curious about the Collaborative Care Model whether it's right for your practice and your patients?
2023 Physician Fee Schedule Update: On-Demand Webinar Now Available
Dec 28, 2022 1:00:00 PM / by Practice Support Team posted in COVID-19, telehealth, behavioral health, rural health, practice management
September is Recovery Month
Sep 13, 2022 12:00:00 PM / by Leslie D McDowell, DNP, ANP-BC, RN posted in behavioral health, recovery, alcohol use, opioid use disorder
Join the Practice Support Team at Northwest AHEC in observing Recovery Month.
Questions about behavioral health in children or adolescents? Call NC-PAL!
Sep 7, 2022 9:09:15 AM / by Practice Support Team posted in mental health, behavioral health, adolescent, Pediatrics, psychiatry
NC- PAL is a collaboration between NC Department of Health and Human Services and Duke Psychiatry. It is a behavioral health telephone consultation program available to pediatric health care providers.
Medicaid: Some policies permanent, others sunsetting June 30th
Jun 22, 2022 9:38:00 AM / by Practice Support Team posted in Medicaid, Medicaid Managed Care, Primary Care, OB/GYN, behavioral health, Pediatrics
Based on the North Carolina State of Emergency established through Executive Order (EO) 116, NC Medicaid implemented temporary changes to clinical policy to support providers and beneficiaries during the COVID-19 State of Emergency.
NC Medicaid Managed Care: Contracting with Tailored Plans
Jun 14, 2022 10:00:00 AM / by Practice Support Team posted in Medicaid Managed Care, Primary Care, behavioral health, Contracting
It is important to contract with health plans in advance of NC Medicaid Tailored Plan launch on Dec. 1, 2022
Forsyth Regional Community Crisis Resource Guide
May 25, 2022 7:43:00 AM / by Practice Support Team posted in behavioral health, care management, harm reduction, overdose, opioid use disorder
The Forsyth Regional Opioid & Substance Use Team (FROST) is made up of representatives from over 80 different community agencies in addition to community members with lived experiences.
Behavioral Health Reverse Integration Online Series
Jan 10, 2022 10:31:00 AM / by Brooke Kochanski posted in mental health, behavioral health, online learning, integrated care
This online series will focus on the reverse integration process and provide details on how to implement this new model of care. It is offered as an FREE online series that is self-paced with 5 modules to choose from.