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ATR Care Coordination

ATR Care Coordination . Traci Kodeck, MPH Sadie Smith, MSW HealthCare Access Maryland www.hcamaryland.org. Vision .

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ATR Care Coordination

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  1. ATR Care Coordination Traci Kodeck, MPH Sadie Smith, MSW HealthCare Access Maryland www.hcamaryland.org

  2. Vision We envision Maryland as a place where all people have equal access to health care and where there are no disparities in health outcomes based on income or race. HealthCare Access Maryland will be a state and national leader in reforming the healthcare system

  3. Mission We are making Maryland healthier by connecting residents to insurance and care, educating the community about healthier living and advocating for a more equitable healthcare system

  4. HealthCare Access Maryland (HCAM) • Non-profit agency created in 1997 • Formerly Baltimore HealthCare Access (BHCA) • Originally 2 Core Functions • Eligibility • Ombudsman Services/Care Coordination

  5. Four Areas of Expertise • Eligibility/Enrollment • System Navigation • Case Management/Care Coordination • Advocacy and Public Policy

  6. Programs and Services

  7. Maryland Children’s Health Insurance (MCHP) Program Medical Assistance for Families (MA4F) Primary Adult Care (PAC) Program HCAM Hotline Eligibility Services

  8. Medicaid Outreach Services • Maternal and Child Health • Immigrant Services • Care Coordination • Ombudsman Services • MD Prenatal Risk Assessments

  9. Homeless Services • Street and site based outreach to homeless or persons at risk for homelessness • HPRP: Homeless Prevention and Rapid Rehousing • Operation Care

  10. Making all the Children Healthy (MATCH) • Collaborative program with Baltimore City DSS • Health care coordination and medical case management • Physical Health • Behavioral Health • Dental Health

  11. Addiction Outreach Services • Baltimore Buprenorphine Initiative (BBI) • Information and Referral Line • Drug Treatment Court • HOPE

  12. Special Initiatives • Second Chance Jail Project • Jurisdictional Care Coordination • Access to Recovery

  13. Access to Recovery/ RecoveryNet • Presidential initiative that provides vouchers to individuals to purchase services and supports linked to their recovery from substance use disorders • Emphasizes client choice • Services: Care Coordination, Recovery Housing, Job Readiness Counseling, Transportation, Vital Records, Gap Services, Pastoral Counseling

  14. HCAM’s Role in ATR • HCAM = Care Coordinators • Vital Records • Transportation • Public Transportation • Cab Services • Gap Services • Dental • Home Depot, stylist supplies, big and tall stores • Anne Arundel County & Baltimore City

  15. Key Components of HCAM Care Coordination • Knowledge of the region - resources • Familiarity with public benefits, eligibility and enrollment • Awareness of substance use disorders • Community-based • Cultural competency • Partnerships with key providers • Data driven – qualitative and quantitative • A Flexible Structure • Motivated employees

  16. HCAM Model Care Coordinators • Manage referrals • Conduct Outreach • Home Visits • Community • Office • Caseloads 100-125 • Work with clients 6-8 months, longer if needed Management • Maintain partnerships • Problem Solve • Build Bridges • Data and Billing reports • Support outreach efforts Administrative Support • Process referrals • Manage supplemental service requests and partners • Track insurance and medical appointments

  17. Manager Support Open door policy Maintain caseload Communication Transparency Data tracking Training Care Coordinators Manage relationships with portals Communication Bump it up Manage responsibilities Oversight

  18. Management Ethics • My team is my biggest asset. • Decision making should be inclusive not exclusive. • Open the door. • Respect and loyalty should be mutually given and earned. • Focus on people’s strengths. • Stay committed and focused. • Set clear expectations. Everyone is different, manage them as such. • It’s my job to know my job. It’s their job to know their job. • Ask questions, often.

  19. ABCs of Care Coordination ADAPATBILITY is a must. BELIEVE. CARE. DEMONSTRATE understanding. EVERYONE deserves a chance to change. FLEXIBILITY is key. GIVE love. HONESTY is the best policy, be trustworthy and reliable. IT’S all in the details. JUST breathe. KEEP things in perspective. LISTEN, actively. MEET people where they are. NEVER give up, persistence pays off. OPEN your mind. PAY attention. QUALITY control: Be well-prepared, detail-oriented, and organized. REMAIN calm. SOLVE problems. TEAMWORK makes the dream work. USE your resources. VIRTUE - patience is a virtue. WHEN in doubt, ask. EXHIBIT compassion. YOU are a motivator for yourself and everyone around you. Be Zealous.

  20. ATR Challenges • Rapid roll-out • High Caseloads • Services at capacity • Administrative Procedures • Implementation of supplemental services • Dueling Priorities • Population

  21. Lessons Learned • Teamwork • Hard Work • Overstaff • Relationships/Partnerships are key • You’re going to do things you didn’t think possible

  22. Questions? Contact Information Traci Kodeck tkodeck@hcamaryland.org 410-649-0521 Sadie Smith ssmith@hcamaryland.org 410-649-0529

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