OPEN MINDS CEO Monica E. Oss & Dr. Jed Goldart of Optum To Lead Free Briefing On New Models To Address Behavioral Health In Population Health Management Programs
Explore how innovative population health management models can affect the cost of care and quality outcomes in this exclusive virtual forum
GETTYSBURG, Pa. (September 13, 2015) — The shift to integrated care coordination and value-based financing of health services presents strategic challenges for behavioral health provider organizations. Amidst increasing consolidation, new models for delivery of behavioral health services are emerging.
In this free web briefing on on October 6, 2015 at 12 pm EST, Monica Oss, M.S., Chief Executive Officer of OPEN MINDS, and Jed Goldart, MD, MPH, Associate Medical Director for Optum Behavioral Healthcare Solutions, will discuss the environmental factors that are driving interest in new models for addressing behavioral health in population health management programs, and explore how innovative population management models can affect the cost of care and quality outcomes.
Success in the current health care environment is dependent on an organization’s ability to demonstrate value for payers and consumers alike. This new emphasis on value means a system wide focus on improving quality of care and lowering costs by improving the health outcomes – often through population health management. This population health perspective has brought new attention to the impact of mental health and addictive disorders on the overall health and resource utilization of populations. As a result, there is a new focus on developing models for management of behavioral health disorders within population health management programs. Innovative new programs are happening throughout the health care delivery system – whether within a health plan level, an accountable care organization, or a medical home.
To learn more about this executive web briefing, or take advantage of free online registration, please visit https://www.psychu.org/events/behavioral-health-in-the-era-of-value-based-care-improving-quality-lowering-costs-through-population-health-management/
* * *
About Optum Behavioral Healthcare Solutions
OptumHealth is the nation’s largest accredited managed behavioral health care organization, providing services to one in six insured Americans. It is supported by the largest behavioral provider network in the United States – more than 84,000 practitioners. And Behavioral Solutions offers the industry’s most comprehensive array of innovative and effective behavioral health care programs including integrated behavioral and medical programs, depression management, brain health, employee assistance, work/life management, disability support and pharmacy management programs.
Optum™ is a health services and innovation company on a mission to help make the health system work better for everyone.
About OPEN MINDS
OPEN MINDS is a national market intelligence firm specializing in the sectors of the health and human service industry serving individuals with complex support needs: mental health; addiction treatment; children and family services; intellectual and developmental disabilities; chronic disease management; long term care; social services; correctional health care, reentry and diversion; and juvenile justice.
Founded in 1987 and based in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, the 75+ associates believe by providing the latest market intelligence and management best practices to organizations serving the health and social support needs of the most vulnerable consumers, those organizations will be better able to provide efficient and effective services. Learn more at www.openminds.com.
For additional questions and inquiries, please contact Tim Snyder, Vice President, Marketing, OPEN MINDS at 717-334-1329 or openminds@openminds.com.