The Behavioral Health Treatment Needs Assessment Toolkit is intended to provide states and other payers with information on the prevalence and use of behavioral health services; step-by-step instructions to generate projections of utilization under insurance expansions; and factors to consider when deciding the appropriate mix of behavioral health benefits, services, and providers to meet the […]
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Hawaii Community Health Needs Assessment: Mental Health Visits High in Hospitals
A new study of Hawaii’s hospitals mandated under President Barack Obama’s sweeping health care overhaul shows more patients were hospitalized for mental health issues in 2011 than any other preventable cause. The state’s Community Health Needs Assessment shows mental health causes accounted for 5,180 hospital visits in Hawaii in 2011. That’s well above the next […]
The Native Gay Men and Two Spirit People and HIV/AIDS and Viral Hepatitis Programs and Services
This issue brief by the The National Alliance of State and Territorial AIDS Directors (NASTAD) highlights key issues that impact risks for HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and viral hepatitis among Native gay men and Two Spirit people. It presents recommendations for state and local health departments to effectively collaborate with Tribal communities, Native agencies and […]
Same-Sex Legal Marriage and Psychological Well-Being: Findings From the California Health Interview Survey
A study published in the American Journal of Public Health found less “psychological distress” among same-sex couples in California who got married in the short time window in 2008 when gay marriage was legal in the state. That was in comparison to gay, lesbian and bisexual Californians who were not in legalized unions. That was also […]
Asegurate Campaign: Partnership Aims to Educate Latinos about the Affordable Care Act
The “Asegúrate” Latino media partnership, known as “Get Covered,” is a partnership between The California Endowment, a private, health foundation; Covered California, the state’s health benefit marketplace; and the largest Spanish-language media outlets, including Univision, Telemundo, and La Opinion-impreMedia. This innovative partnership aims to educate Latinos about the Affordable Care Act, and drive them to […]
Disparities in Substance Abuse Outpatient Treatment Completion Rates for Minorities
A state-by-state analysis of substance abuse treatment programs finds that in many states, minorities are less likely than whites to successfully complete substance abuse programs. The analysis found significant disparities among states with regard to racial and ethnic differences. The study appears in the journal Drug and Alcohol Dependence. It included data from 940,058 participants […]