Can We Create Sustainability of Coordinated Specialty Care (CSC)?-Presentation Slides

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The document discusses key points from the 3rd National Conference on Advancing Early Psychosis Care in the United States, focusing on addressing inequities related to race, culture, and the impact of COVID-19. Speakers Ken Duckworth, MD, and Christine M. Crawford, MD, highlight the importance of sustainability for Coordinated Specialty Care (CSC) and disparities in mental health care. They emphasize the need for licensing or certification, day rate payment models, and private pay services to support third-party payment.<br /><br />Dr. Duckworth serves as the Chief Medical Officer for NAMI and an Assistant Professor at Harvard University Medical School, while Dr. Crawford is the Associate Director of Psychiatry Medical Student Education at Boston University. They advocate for leadership, mental health parity, and collaborative care to improve services and reduce disparities.<br /><br />The document also delves into the impact of COVID-19 on underrepresented communities, particularly Black Americans, who face higher rates of psychological distress, limited access to telemedicine, and increased burdens due to socioeconomic factors.<br /><br />Moreover, it discusses challenges in mental health care for minorities with serious mental illnesses, emphasizing the need for ongoing telemedicine availability and advocacy to meet the increased mental health needs exacerbated by the pandemic. The importance of mental health parity, employer demand, cost neutrality, and clear coverage guidelines are highlighted to improve mental health services and address disparities in care.

Keywords

National Conference on Advancing Early Psychosis Care

Race disparities in mental health care

COVID-19 impact on mental health

Coordinated Specialty Care sustainability

Mental health care licensing and certification

Third-party payment support

Underrepresented communities mental health

Telemedicine access for minorities

Mental health parity and collaborative care

Disparities in mental health services