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The fundamental misconception at the heart of the Family First Act

Child Welfare Monitor

But above all, these services were funded by Medicaid, a federal entitlement program that receives the same federal match as Title IV-E. Because most parents involved with child welfare are covered by either Medicaid or (more rarely) private insurance, they could be referred to these services. What could Congress have done instead?

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What Care Coordination Is and How To Implement It

Relias

In these scenarios, a care coordinator can: Communicate between multiple providers within the continuum of care, especially with a primary care physician. Care coordination usually is a role that is served by nurses, case managers, or behavioral health clinicians.

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When Risks Collide: Maternal Mortality and Mental Health

Relias

Healthcare organizations must improve communication and coordination at the system level. They should ensure that appropriate interventions are in place — whether they include community behavioral health resources, social workers, or other types of case management — to reduce the gap between acute care and when the patient goes home.