Conference Handouts

Click here to view handouts from 2010 - 2013 conferences. (Under agenda, then archives)

Click here to view past conference highlights.

Presented at the 18th Annual Research Conference

CLINICAL DECISION MAKING GUIDELINES in PUBLIC SECTOR MANAGED CARE SYSTEMS

We're sorry, handouts are not available for this presentation.

Presenting: Sheila Pires; Katherine Grimes

All Authors for this paper: Sheila Pires; Katherine Grimes

Presentation Type: element of symposium

Synopsis: This particular study is examining the use of clinical decision-making guidelines by states and/or management entities within states that are operating within a managed care environment. The study has targeted a representative sample of states and/or managed care entities (MCE) within states that are using formal clinical decision making protocols to guide decisions about the services and supports provided to children and adolescents with behavioral health disorders and their families. Through semi-structured interviews with key state and MCE informants, the study has explored the types of clinical decision making guidelines that are being used, state and MCE reasons for use of formal protocols, their experience with the various guidelines being used, the impact of using formal protocols on quality, consistency, and cost of care, as well as on access to care, and the strengths and challenges of particular approaches. In addition, reflecting recommendations of the President's New Freedom Mental Health Commission and the children's system of care movement, the study is also examining approaches to using formalized protocols within an individualized approach to care.

Promising Care Management Programs in Public Sector Managed Care

We're sorry, handouts are not available for this presentation.

Presenting: Mary Armstrong

All Authors for this paper: Mary Armstrong

Presentation Type: element of symposium

Synopsis: This presentation will present the findings of the Health Care Reform Tracking Project's study of promising approaches, features and strategies of care management programs within publicly funded managed care systems that are effective for serving children and adolescents with behavioral health treatment needs and their families, particularly for children with serious and complex disorders. The findings draw on the results of the Tracking Project to date, highlighting relevant issues and strategies to address them. The study findings are intended as technical assistance resources for states and communities as they refine their care management systems.

Findings: Promising Managed Care Approaches to Care Management and Clinical Decision-Making

Download Handouts: 462kb pdf

Session Number: 26 Room: Salon H

Presenting: Beth Stroul; Ginny Wood

All Authors for this paper: Beth Stroul; Ginny Wood

Presentation Type: brief symposium

Synopsis: This symposium will present the findings of the Health Care Reform Tracking Project's study of promising approaches, features and strategies within publicly funded managed care systems that are effective for serving children and adolescents with behavioral health treatment needs and their families, particularly for children with serious and complex disorders. The symposium focuses on promising approaches in two areas, case management and clinical decision making. Two discussants will reflect on the findings from the perspectives of parents with a child with serious mental health problems and of the child welfare system.

Date: Monday, March 7, 2005

Session Time: 4:45 PM - 5:45 PM