Resources

Disorganized Symptoms of Psychosis

In this webinar, participants learned to Conceptualize thought disorder and its common psychiatric terminology from a linguistic point of view Identify signs of disorganized behavior Conceptualize catatonia and its diagnosis from a DSM-5 perspective…

Understanding Value-Based Payment: A Primer for Staff

An adaptable PowerPoint slide deck that includes key messaging on the transition to VBP, the continuum of payment methodologies used in VBP, the role of population health management and quality improvement, and staff roles in transformation. The template includes helpful tips for presenters and guidance on how information may be…

Behavioral Health Practice Assessment Tool

The Practice Assessment Tool (PAT) is a self-assesment tool that helps providers assess and evaluate progress towards and readiness for value-based service delivery, by benchmarking progress along CMS’s five “phases of transformation.” Originally designed for primary care providers, the National Council for Mental Wellbeing developed the Behavioral Health PAT, which…

VBP Planning Guide

This planning guide is designed to help you and your team outline, prioritize and determine an agreed upon roadmap and timeline to prepare for value-based payments (VBPs). However, transformation is not a one-size-fits-all process. Given the complexity of this type of transformation, paired with the accelerated timeline for state payment…

Fostering a Value-Based Culture in Behavioral Health

Success under value-based payment methodologies requires clinics to function in new ways and develop additional skills and competencies. This tip sheet helps leaders develop key messages, communication vehicles and training resources that will promote culture change in a positive and non-threatening way.