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Mental Health Business: Value Based Care
Mental Health Business: Value Based Care
Mental Health Business: Value Based Care
Monday 3rd December 2018
Explore value-based care in mental health with Kevin Fischer, Executive Director of NAMI Michigan, and hosts Dave Ballenberger and Kristin Sunanta Walker.
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Episode Overview
- Understanding value-based care in mental health.
- Kevin Fischer's personal journey with mental health advocacy.
- The role of integrated care in value-based payment models.
- Importance of accountability in mental health services.
- NAMI's mission and resources for mental health support.
Mental illness does not discriminate. It should really be just that simple.
In this insightful episode, hosts Dave Ballenberger and Kristin Sunanta Walker dive deep into the complexities of value-based care in mental health with Kevin Fischer, the Executive Director of NAMI Michigan. Kevin shares his personal journey into mental health advocacy, which began after the tragic loss of his son Dominique to suicide. His involvement with NAMI, the nation's largest grassroots mental health organization, has shaped his passion for improving mental health care delivery.
Kevin discusses the challenges and potential of value-based care, a model that emphasizes accountability and patient improvement as criteria for payment. This approach seeks to ensure that mental health services lead to tangible improvements in patients' well-being, rather than merely providing a service. The conversation also touches on the role of integrated care, where federally qualified health centers in places like Florida have begun adopting value-based payment models to enhance service delivery.
The episode underscores the importance of collaboration among providers, legislators, and advocates to meet new standards of care. Kevin emphasizes that mental illness does not discriminate, and appeals for bipartisan support to prioritize mental health services. His call for action is not just professional but deeply personal, reflecting his commitment to advocacy and better care quality for all. Listeners are encouraged to learn more about NAMI Michigan and how they can contribute to this crucial cause.
Kevin’s dedication is evident as he invites engagement from the community and stakeholders to achieve shared goals in mental health care improvement. This episode is a compelling reminder of the need for continued advocacy and innovation in the healthcare system, especially in the underfunded sector of mental health.