Medical Director National Council for Mental Wellbeing Washington, District of Columbia
Most people who struggle with severe mental illness (SMI) have high rates of chronic medical illness and are woefully unengaged in an ongoing stable primary care relationship like those offered by community-based providers. We will describe successful case studies from Missouri and Tennessee. What has worked? What are states and managed care organizations (MCOs) doing well for these people? What will success look like in 10 years, if and when these problems are solved?
Learning Objectives:
Align stakeholders around the problem that most individuals struggling with SMI have high rates of chronic medical illness and are woefully unengaged in an ongoing stable, high-quality, community-based care.
Share successful case studies from Missouri and Tennessee.
Inspire more collaborative efforts around individuals struggling with SMI.
