New Preferred Drug List Now Available
The Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing is now posting the new Preferred Drug List (PDL) that becomes effective July 1, 2009. This PDL applies to Medicaid fee-for-service clients. It does not apply to clients enrolled in Rocky Mountain Health HMO or Denver Health Medicaid Choice. To view the new PDL, CLICK HERE.
READ MOREDepression in Teenagers: Experts Say to Screen All
"About half of all mental illnesses arise by age 14. A new guideline asks pediatricians to be on alert." This article from the U.S. News and World Report, by Lindsay Lyon, draws further attention to a newly highlighted importance on screening youths between 12 and 18 for signs of mental illness, after increasing evidence demonstrates the [...]
READ MOREBehavioral Health / Primary Care Integration and the Person-Centered Healthcare Home
The National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare recently published a detailed paper addressing the relationship between mental and physical healthcare and the importance of integration of these two systems. Click here to read this publication This paper is also available in the CBHC Online Library. under the Healthcare Integration/Coordination link.
READ MORECBHC Webinars Available in CBHC Online Library!
CBHC’s monthly lunchtime Webinars PowerPoints are available online in the CBHC Library. Our most recent presentation, Criminal Justice 101, has just been added to this archive. Click here to see and listen to the Webinar presentation! Click here to see all of the PowerPoints.
READ MOREBehavioral Healthcare Update
Click here to read the latest CBHC Behavioral Healthcare Update released February 9, 2009!
READ MORECommunity Mental Health System Honored by Colorado First Lady
This Press Release from the Office of Colorado First Lady Jeannie Ritter, applaudes the efforts of Colorado Community Mental Health Centers and commends the award winners at the 2008 CBHC Annual Training Conference. Click to read the release titled, Colorado’s Mental Health System Honors Innovation, Commitment
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National Council News
- Survey Finds Behavioral Health Professionals Earn Less Than Fast Food Workers April 11, 2011
- 2011 Class Chosen for National Council Psychiatric Leadership Program April 7, 2011
- National Council Leadership Program to Eliminate Health Disparities March 14, 2011
- Experienced Voices Portray the Real Needs of Persons with Mental Illness March 14, 2011