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Integrating Dental and Medical Services Through Clinic Co-Location: a New Model From Washington

Monday, April 11, 2022

10:00 AM – 11:30 AM CST

Location: Texas G/H

CE: 1.5

Speaker(s)

Shelley Guinn, RDH, MPH

Oral Health Program Coordinator
Washington State Department of Health

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Heidi Mathews

Clinical Practice Manager, Jefferson Healthcare, Port Townsend, WA
Stephanie Cruz, PhD

Senior Research Fellow
University of Washington School of Dentistry

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Participants should be aware of the following financial/non-financial relationships: .
Shelley Guinn, RDH, MPH: Disclosure information not submitted..
Heidi Mathews: Disclosure information not submitted..
Stephanie Cruz, PhD: Disclosure information not submitted..
Katy Battani: Disclosure information not submitted.

Session Description: Individuals living in rural communities experience well-documented difficulties accessing dental care. Co-location of dental and medical care services has been proposed as a potential solution. However, there are at least three barriers to implementing a co-location model: determining needs and aligning needs with the health delivery system; financing; and refining programs through longitudinal assessment. In this session, we will share our experiences with a HRSA-funded initiative that supported the development of a co-located rural dental clinic that uses an innovative encounter billing system to leverage existing healthcare infrastructure. We believe this model from Washington state is relevant for states interested in improving access to dental care for rural populations.

Learning Objectives:

Learn how to determine local needs and align needs with the existing health delivery system
Understand how to implement an encounter-based finance model for dental services
Gain introductory knowledge of assessment of community and stakeholder expectations and longitudinal assessment design