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Connecticut Behavioral Health Homes IMPROVING THE EXPERIENCE IN CARE… IMPROVING HEALTH OUTCOMES… REDUCING HEALTH CARE COSTS
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ConnecticutBehavioral Health Homes

IMPROVING THE EXPERIENCE IN CARE… IMPROVING HEALTH OUTCOMES… REDUCING HEALTH CARE COSTS

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A survey of mortality data of eight states concluded that, on average, Americans with major mental illness die 14 to 32 years earlier than the general population.

Source:Thomas Insel on September 6, 2011 http://www.nimh.nih.gov/about/director/2011/no-health-without-mental-health.shtml

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The gap between life expectancy in patients with a mental illness and the general population has widened since 1985.

http://www.bmj.com/press-releases/2013/05/21/life-expectancy-gap-widens-between-those-mental-illness-and-general-population

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Comparative Mortality Risks

Behaviors and/or Disorders

• Recurrent Depression

• Bipolar Disorder

• Schizophrenia

• Drug and Alcohol Abuse

• Heavy Smoking

Reduction in Life Expectancy

• 7-11 years

• 9-20 years

• 10-20 years

• 9-24 years

• 8-10 years

Source:Mental illness threat to life expectancy similar to heavy smoking28 May 2014 - 8am PSThttp://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/277388.php

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Connecticut Life Expectancy:

Source: http://www.worldlifeexpectancy.com/usa/connecticut-life-expectancy

Gender Life Expectancy Avg. Life Expectancy – for those with MI

Male 77.69 45.69 - 63.69

Female 82.44 50.44 - 68.44

Total 80.18 48.18 - 66.14

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DMHAS Persons Served: Ages

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Most of the risk associated with reduced life expectancy can be attributed to physical illness such as cardiovascular and respiratory diseases and cancer (80% of deaths).

http://www.bmj.com/press-releases/2013/05/21/life-expectancy-gap-widens-between-those-mental-illness-and-general-popula

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Researchers suggest that efforts to reduce the gap in life expectancy should focus on improving physical health.

http://www.bmj.com/press-releases/2013/05/21/life-expectancy-gap-widens-between-those-mental-illness-and-general-population

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Behavioral Health Home (BHH):

• an innovative, integrated healthcare service delivery model for people diagnosed with SPMI

• emphasizes care coordination services • Is recovery-oriented, person and family centered• A model which promises better patient experience and

better outcomes than those achieved in traditional services.

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Origin• In 2010, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act

(ACA) established a “health home” option under Medicaid that serves enrollees with chronic conditions.

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Connecticut BHH Eligibility

SPMI: Schizophrenia and Psychotic Disorders; Mood Disorders; Anxiety Disorders; Obsessive Compulsive Disorder; Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder; and Borderline Personality Disorder

Medicaid Eligibility

Medicaid claims > $10k/year

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Connecticut’s BHH Service Population

Medicaid population with SPMI (2013): 58,055

BHH eligible and enrolled at an LMHA: 6549 Eligible and over 60 years of age: 903.76 (13.8%)

BHH eligible and to receive outreach and engagement: 19,000 Over 60 years of age: 3230 (17%)

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• Improved experience in care• Improved health outcomes• Reduction in health care costs

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The Goals of Health Homes align with the aim of the Affordable Care Act

(ACA)

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GOAL 1:Improve Quality By Reducing Unnecessary

Hospital Admissions And Readmissions

• Decrease the readmission rate within 30 days of an acute hospital stay

• Decrease the rate of ambulatory care-sensitive admissions

• Reduce ambulatory care-sensitive emergency room visits

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GOAL 2:

REDUCE SUBSTANCE USE

• Increase the number of tobacco users who received cessation intervention

• Increase the percentage of adolescents and adults with a new episode of alcohol or other drug dependence (AOD) who initiated AOD treatment or engaged in AOD treatment

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GOAL 3:IMPROVE TRANSITIONS OF CARE

• Increase the percentage of those discharged from an inpatient facility for whom a transition record was transmitted for follow-up care within 24 hours of discharge

• Increase the percentage of individuals who have a follow up visit within 7 days of discharge from an acute hospitalization for mental health

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GOAL 4:IMPROVE THE PERCENT OF INDIVIDUALS WITH

MENTAL ILLNESS WHO RECEIVE PREVENTIVE CARE

• Improve BMI education and health promotion for enrolled individuals

• Early intervention for individuals diagnosed with depression

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GOAL 5:IMPROVE CHRONIC CARE DELIVERY

FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH SPMI

• Increase the percentage of individuals with a diagnosis of hypertension (HTN) whose blood pressure (BP) is adequately controlled

• Increase the percentage of individuals with asthma and who were dispensed a prescription for medication

• Increase the percentage of adults with diabetes, whose Hemoglobin HbA1c is within a normal range

• Increase the percentage of adults with coronary artery disease (CAD) whose LDL is within a normal range

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GOAL 6:INCREASE PERSON-CENTEREDNESS AND

SATISFACTION WITH CARE DELIVERY

• Increase general satisfaction with care including: • access to care; • quality and appropriateness of care; • participation in treatment; and• cultural competence.

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GOAL 7:

INCREASE CONNECTION TO RECOVERY SUPPORT SERVICES

• Decrease the number of individuals who experienced homelessness and increase housing stability

• Increase the number of individuals who become involved in employment and/or educational activities

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CT BHH Designated Providers

DMHAS Local Mental Health Authorities (LMHAs) and contracted LMHA affiliate providers (Affiliates) will serve as designated providers of behavioral health home services.

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It has been argued that for those individuals who have relationships with behavioral health organizations, care may be best delivered by bringing primary care, prevention, and wellness activities onsite into behavioral health settings.

•Source: SAMHSA-HRSA CENTER FOR INTEGRATED HEALTH SOLUTIONS, MAY 2012

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Mental Health Practitioners have an Opportunity to Impact Life Expectancy

preventing suicides, discouraging risky behavior, encouraging a healthy lifestyle, and general primary medical care.

Reviewed by John M. Grohol, Psy.D. on July 13, 2010

http://psychcentral.com/news/2010/07/13/life-expectancy-in-mental-illness/15502.html

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CT Behavioral Health Home Core Services

• Comprehensive care management• Care coordination• Health promotion• Comprehensive transitional care• Patient and family support• Referral to community support services

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Comprehensive Care Management

• Assessment of service needs• Development of a treatment and recovery

plan development in conjunction with the individual

• Assignment of health home team roles• Monitoring of progress

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Care Coordination

• Implementation of the treatment and recovery plan in collaboration with the individual to include linkages

• Ensuring appropriate referrals, coordination and follow-up to needed services and supports

• Ensuring access to medical, behavioral health, pharmacological and recover support services

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Health Promotion • Health education specific to an

individual’s chronic condition(s)• Assistance with self-management

plans• Education regarding the importance of

preventative medicine and screenings• Support for improving natural

supports/social networks• Interventions which promote wellness

and a healthy lifestyle

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Comprehensive Transitional Care• Specialized care coordination

focusing on the movement of individuals between or within different levels of care

• Care coordination services designed to: • Streamline plans of care• Reduce hospital admissions• Interrupt patterns of frequent hospital

Emergency Department use

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Patient and Family Support • Services aimed at helping individuals

to• Reduce barriers to achieving goals• Increase health literacy and knowledge

about chronic conditions• Increase self-management skills

• Linking individuals to resources which support their highest level of wellness and functioning within their families and communities

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Referral to Community Support Services

• Ensuring access to a myriad of formal and informal resources which address social, environmental and community factors

• Assistance in overcoming access or service barriers;

• increasing self-management skills;• improving overall health

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BHH Next Steps• PNP LMHAs to begin providing BHH Core Services to +/-

3500 persons fall 2014• State-Operated LMHAs to begin providing BHH Core

Services to +/- 3000 persons winter 2014

• Implementation of an IT system to collect and report BHH Core Services and Outcome Measures early 2015

• Submission of a final State Plan Amendment allowing CT to be eligible to receive enhanced rate of Medicaid reimbursement for BHH services

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Questions?

[email protected] 418-6749

www.ct.gov/dmhas/BHH

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