Anna Ratzliff, Director of the UW AIMS Center (Advancing Integrated Mental Health Solutions) shares strategies for demonstrating effectiveness of behavioral health integration in primary care to improve reimbursement rates.
Anna Ratzliff,
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Anna Ratzliff, Director of the UW AIMS Center (Advancing Integrated Mental Health Solutions) shares strategies for demonstrating effectiveness of behavioral health integration in primary care to improve reimbursement rates.
Anna Ratzliff, MD, PhD is a national expert on collaborative care and specifically, on training teams to implement and deliver mental health treatment in primary care settings (bio)
Please RSVP to Tatiana Sarkhosh at tsarkhosh@wcaap.org so we know how many people to expect!
This website brings together practical and current tools, strategies, and information designed to help physicians and other health care providers in Washington State care for children and youth with special health care needs and their families.
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The COD and Treatment Conference strives to bring together experts from Washington and across the nation to share information about innovative Co-occurring Disorder (COD) – diagnosed patients who have substance
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The COD and Treatment Conference strives to bring together experts from Washington and across the nation to share information about innovative Co-occurring Disorder (COD) – diagnosed patients who have substance use disorders as well as mental health disorders – and treatment therapeutic techniques, skills, programs, practices, and policies. The conferences offers relevant workshops and several keynote speakers in an enjoyable learning experience. Our goal is to promote the integration of services across public behavioral health, developmental disabilities, adult and youth corrections, and physical health. Additionally, promote knowledge about COD and the value of integration, to support the development of a COD capable system of care. Finally, we strive to present each participant with current information that will bring value back to the agency and the patients they serve and to provide a great opportunity to network with friends and colleagues.
REGISTRATION FEE
Early Bird (ends August 31st): $150
Regular Registration (after August 31st): $175
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
Please plan to arrange your own travel and overnight accommodations.
For your convenience, the conference organizers will be holding blocks of rooms at local hotels.
Additional booking details to follow.
SPONSORS AND EXHIBITORS
Interested in sponsoring or exhibiting at the 2024 COD & Treatment Conference?
Let us know!
SCHOLARSHIPS
Scholarship applications are available!
The Scholarship Award will cover your registration fee for the two-day conference, your hotel accommodations, and meal functions during the event. We encourage all to apply! The deadline to apply is August 26, 2024
The Autism Law Summit is designed for a diverse audience of individuals interested in the legal aspects of autism and promoting inclusive policies.
Legal Professionals: Attorneys, lawyers, legal advocates, and paralegals
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The Autism Law Summit is designed for a diverse audience of individuals interested in the legal aspects of autism and promoting inclusive policies.
Legal Professionals: Attorneys, lawyers, legal advocates, and paralegals specializing in any area related to autism law
Parents and Caregivers: Parents and family members of individuals with autism who want to learn about their legal rights and advocacy strategies
Advocates and Nonprofit Organizations: Advocates working in the autism community interested in staying up to date with legal developments and gaining insights into advocacy efforts
Healthcare and Service Providers: Medical professionals, therapists, and service providers involved in supporting individuals with autism
University of Washington experts provide the Autism Center of Excellence (COE) trainings through a contract with the Health Care Authority (HCA). As of July 2024, we are contracted to provide
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University of Washington experts provide the Autism Center of Excellence (COE) trainings through a contract with the Health Care Authority (HCA). As of July 2024, we are contracted to provide 4 general trainings a year.
Purpose of the COE Training
To increase the number of qualified clinicians (COEs) across Washington State who can appropriately diagnose children and youth with autism who have Medicaid insurance.
To foster collaboration between providers and systems serving autistic children and youth and their families
Help children and families access needed services as appropriate, including writing a Medicaid/Apple Health prescription for Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA). COE required for Managed Care Organization (MCO) prescription approval.
Who is Eligible to Become a COE
The HCA determines which primary care and other clinicians can become COEs. Currently the list includes medical physicians working in primary care, specialty physicians, clinical psychologists, ARNPs and pediatric naturopaths. Physician Assistants (PA-C) whose supervising clinician is a COE are eligible as of Jan 1, 2023.
Who is Eligible to Attend the Training
Clinicians who serve patients with Washington State Medicaid insurance or support clinicians doing this work. We welcome others interested in learning more about autism who are providing provide assessments, care coordination, peer support, mental or behavioral health services etc. There are limited spots for out of state providers interested in learning more about this approach to training primary care providers to diagnose autism.
WA INCLUDE Collaborative - University of Washington, Institute on Human Development and Disability, Clinical Training UnitWA INCLUDE Collaborative- Interdisciplinary Network of Community Leaders with a focus on the Underserved and Disability Education -Improving systems of care by supporting education, training, and connections within a growing community of champions -Promoting quality of life and health equity within underserved communities at the intersection of developmental disability, mental health, and physical health -Increasing accessibility, variety, and amount of trainings and support for providers strained by high workloads -Creating and facilitating state-wide networks that empower local regional champions through access to expertise from each other and state partners -Embedding supports within schools, medical homes, mental health clinics, and communitieshttps://wainclude.org/
