Value Added Collaboration: Leveraging Foundation Support Francie Wolgin, MSN, RN, Senior Program Officer, Health Foundation of Greater Cincinnati Janice Bogner, MSW, Senior Program Officer, Health Foundation of Greater Cincinnati Cynthia Holstein, MA, Director, Standards & Certification, Shawnee Mental Health Center Marc Bellisario, CEO, Primary Health Solutions Collaborative Family Healthcare Association 13 th Annual Conference October 27-29, 2011 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania U.S.A. Session E3b October 28, 2011 4:15 PM
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Value Added Collaboration: Leveraging Foundation Support
Francie Wolgin, MSN, RN, Senior Program Officer, Health Foundation of Greater CincinnatiJanice Bogner, MSW, Senior Program Officer, Health Foundation of Greater CincinnatiCynthia Holstein, MA, Director, Standards & Certification, Shawnee Mental Health CenterMarc Bellisario, CEO, Primary Health Solutions
Collaborative Family Healthcare Association 13th Annual ConferenceOctober 27-29, 2011 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania U.S.A.
Session E3bOctober 28, 20114:15 PM
Faculty Disclosure
We have not had any relevant financial relationships during the past 12 months.
Need/Practice Gap & Supporting Resources
Foundations are often an untapped and underused source of support for accelerating integrated care
programs
Objectives
Explore ways foundation can support integrated care programs:
•Behavioral health providers adding primary care services
•Primary care providers adding behavioral health services
Expected OutcomeDescribe six ways foundations can support integrated care
1.Identify priorities & challenges of integrated care from the perspective of a behavioral health provider
2.Identify priorities & challenges of integrated care from the perspective of a primary care provider
3.Learn from others who are working in integrated care programs
Learning Assessment
A learning assessment is required for CE credit.
FOUNDATIONS: TYPES, ROLES, & TIPS
Francie Wolgin, MSN, RN, Senior Program Officer, Health Foundation of Greater Cincinnati
Janice Bogner, MSW, Senior Program Officer, Health Foundation of Greater Cincinnati
TYPES OF FOUNDATIONS
Community Foundation Health Foundation Corporate Foundation Family Foundation Operating Foundation
ROLES FOUNDATIONS CAN PLAY
Share knowledge & experience to inform efforts
Support program planning & evaluation
Serve as neutral, unbiased conveners
ROLES FOUNDATIONS CAN PLAY
Provide technical assistance
Leverage greater impact through financial resources
Advocate & educate policymakers
TIPS FOR WORKING WITH FOUNDATIONS Do your homework Get connected Sharpen your ideas Collaborate and leverage Follow instructions
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PERSPECTIVE
Shawnee Mental Health Center
Cynthia Holstein, MADirector of Standards & Certification
ROLE OF HEALTH FOUNDATION
Partners Arranged linkages Educational opportunities Program development Additional funding opportunities On-going supporter
PRIORITIES FOR INTEGRATION
Know & involve stakeholders
Develop knowledge & skills of billing/documentation
Educate, educate, educate…
CHALLENGES
Cultural differences
Sustaining services
Building an “integrated” workforce
ADVICE
Mental Health Care + Primary Care ≠ Integrated Care
PRIMARY CARE PERSPECTIVE
Primary Health Solutions
Marc BellisarioCEO
ROLE OF HEALTH FOUNDATION
Evaluating community needs and working toward better health outcomes in the community
Champion for integrated care Facilitator in the development of the
program Financial support Ongoing support
PRIORITIES FOR INTEGRATION
Creating a health care delivery system where everyone understands the mind & body are interactive and inseparable
Maximize providers’ abilities Addressing the needs of SMD adults
who have a shorter life expectancy Addressing the lack of equal access to
primary health care for SMD adults
CHALLENGES
Understanding the funding streams for primary health care and behavioral health services
Cultural differences in client populations and associated problems
Fear of change and loss of control
ADVICE
Develop a common language
LESSONS LEARNED FROM GRANTEES
Integration is not easy
One size does not fit all
Integrated care programs take time to develop
LESSONS LEARNED FROM GRANTEES
It is essential to find the “right” partner
It is essential to find the “right” staff
Culture clash is expected
Buy-on from all levels is important
LESSONS LEARNED FROM GRANTEES
Build it and customers may or may not come – the importance of marketing
Regular structured communication (administrative & clinical) is critical
PARTICIPANT DISCUSSION
Integrated care programs:
What challenges have you faced?
What advice do you have?
Session Evaluation
Please complete and return theevaluation form to the classroom monitor
