2008 Ohio Family Health Survey: Special Population Report Available
As part of the State Transformation Incentive Grant activity, the Ohio Department of Mental Health provided funding to the Health Policy Institute of Ohio and the OSU College of Medicine Government Resource Center for a special population data collection in the 2008 Ohio Family Health Survey. Results of that data collection were analyzed in late 2009 and published findings are now available in a chart book. The Special Population Report looks at demographic information, insurance coverage, health conditions, risk behaviors, healthcare access issues, and unmet needs for individuals with Serious Psychological Distress.
Save the date! Transformation State Incentive Grant (TSIG) event scheduled for September
As the Transformation State Incentive Grant (TSIG) approaches the end of its funding cycle, we are taking the opportunity to invite a broad range of people to participate in a half-day event titled "Geared Up: Sustaining momentum to improve services for Ohioans with mental health needs". This event will showcase the significant progress made toward transformation in multiple areas and will include presentations by leadership in Ohio emphasizing commitment to continued systems transformation. The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities has graciously offered their Training and Registration site for the TSIG “Geared Up for Transformation” event. To register for this event, please click on this link or copy it to your browser, and then click on the ‘register’ link in the first column of the table that is displayed.
Health care reform focus of State of Ohio Web site – sign up for news alerts
In March, President Obama signed The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA; P.L. 111-148) (commonly referred to as Federal Health Care Reform) and The Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (P.L. 111-152), which made numerous changes to PPACA. The reforms in these laws expand coverage to millions of Americans and require changes to health insurance products and the regulations that govern them. A web site has been developed for Ohioans to visit and sign up for alerts on implementation issues. This site includes a section link to news specific to Behavioral Health. Coverage of mental health and alcohol and drug addiction treatment services will be a part of the basic benefit package that insurers will be required to offer. Other initiatives will improve coordination between primary care and behavioral health providers.
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