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.

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Resources 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…

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Advancing Rural Health System Transformation Conference

Health care in Maine is a conundrum—especially for rural communities. On the one hand, the health care sector is the state’s largest source of jobs, and in many rural counties, health care makes up a disproportionally higher share of overall employment. The health care sector provides many meaningful opportunities for employment for rural community members.…

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Key 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.

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