The Children’s Hospital Annual Ethics Conference
The theme of this year’s Children’s Hospital Annual Ethics Conference is, "Ethical Issues in Pediatric Behavioral Healthcare". The Conference will cover a variety of issues including, ethical issues in research, behavioral healthcare access, multiple diagnoses, and more. Click here to view the brochure and get registration information
Behavioral Healthcare Update
Click here to read the latest CBHC Behavioral Healthcare Update released February 9, 2009!
Parity Included in SCHIP Law signed by President Obama
"The House passed legislation to reauthorize the State Children’s Health Insurance Plan (SCHIP) on Wednesday mainly along party lines. SCHIP or HR 2 was passed by the Senate last week and was signed into law by President Obama on February 4." The National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare’s February 5th Public Policy Update includes information…
2009 Annual Mental Health Day at the Capitol
Save the Date! The CBHC 2009 Annual Mental Health Day at the Capitol is taking place on Thursday, February 5th, from 8am-3pm. RSVP to Brian Turner: bturner@cbhc.org by January 15th!
Community 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
Free Webinar: “Tobacco Cessation for Persons with Mental Illnesses: Current Treatment Strategies”
Colorado Clinical Guidelines Collaborative (CCGC) will be conducting a free Webinar on Tuesday, December 9, 2008 from 12-1pm MST to present the latest efforts to help individuals with mental illness quit tobacco use. Also, feel free to visit CCGC, a CME accredited resource for Colorado clinicians, online for more information. Click here to visit CCGC…
“The need for reform in the care of mentally ill persons caught up in the judicial system”
This publication, by Stephen Melek, discusses the challenges presented to our criminal justice system resulting from a lack of appropriate resources in our country to treat mentally ill persons. Click here to learn more.
Charles Ingoglia, of The National Council, Presentation at the 2008 CBHC Annual Training Conference
CBHC thanks Charles Ingoglia, MSW, Vice President of Public Policy at the National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare, for presenting in October at the CBHC Annual Training Conference. His presentation focused on: -Opportunities and Challenges for Behavioral Healthcare -2008 National Healthcare Debate -National Council Public Policy and the State of Medicaid -Taking Charge – Relationships, Quality and Communications…
Mental Health Parity Bill Enacted – Milliman Bulletin, October 7, 2008
Congress has passed long awaited provisions, within the "Emergency Economic Stabilization Act", requiring employer-sponsored health plans to provide true parity for mental health benefits. A Client Action Bulletin released by actuarial firm Milliman, explains the parity benefit, and details two other measures that could impact employer health plan responsibilities. Read the Milliman Bulletin
Chronic Conditions and Comorbid Pyschological Disorders
Mental health actuarial experts at Milliman have published a study on chronic physical conditions and comorbid psychological disorders. The paper is an in-depth look at the costs of comorbid depression and anxiety on comercially insured patients with certain chronic conditions. It also offers opportunities for improved healhcare delivery, with better clinical outcomes, at lower costs. Read…