Maine Barriers to Integration Study: Environmental Scan
Evaluation of Integration Initiative Year Two Report
Payment Reform Program Evaluation
The University of Southern Maine’s Muskie School of Public Service served as external evaluators for MeHAF’s Payment Reform program, which was active from 2011–2014. They developed three policy issue briefs that explore key issues related to the work of payment reform and health care delivery redesign: organizational change, access to and use of health data,…
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Bridging the Digital Divide
This report summarizes the results of collaborative work groups that engaged consumers, behavioral and physical health providers, and other stakeholders to develop recommendations on integrating behavioral health information into electronic health records, develop greater consumer understanding and support of integrated health records, and to increase access to the statewide health information exchange.
Read MoreResources for Reimbursement of Integrated Behavioral Health and Primary Care
MeHAF continues to provide technical assistance for Maine sites wanting to implement, sustain, or improve the integration of behavioral health services and primary care. Guidelines developed for reimbursement and regulations follow. Mary Jean Mork also has created voice-over PowerPoint presentations to provide guidance on implementing and financially sustaining integrated behavioral health and primary care. Please…
Read MoreA Guidebook of Professional Practices for Behavioral Health and Primary Care Integration
Two Maine sites were identified as exemplary integrated care sites and participated in the study. This guidebook identifies key professional practices among exemplary integrated primary care organizations. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.
Read MoreKey Informant Findings
Key nongrantee stakeholders across sectors that impact integrated care were interviewed in 2010 and 2014 to determine whether awareness of integrated care increased even among stakeholders not directly engaged in MeHAF integrated care grants.
Read MoreCase Studies on Maine Integrated Care Initiative
The Integrated Care evaluation also included several case studies.
Read MoreMaine’s Integrated Care Cross-site and Systems Transformation Evaluation
Evaluation of MeHAF’s Integration Initiative conducted by John Snow Inc. included a cross-site examination of clinical practices and a review of systems transformation integrated care projects funded by MeHAF. Several of their reports are included here.
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