Please check out this opportunity shared by Aphrodite at Elevate Health!
The Opportunity
Traditional definitions of what qualifies—and can be billed--as mental and behavioral healthcare have been narrow. One of the aims of the CARE project (a collaboration among Washington State Health Care Authority, UW CoLab/Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, and community leaders across the state) is to expand the definition of what qualifies as mental health treatment, taking a more holistic view to include wellness services such as mindfulness practices, traditional cultural practices, and arts or sports integrated services, among others.
We currently have an opportunity to solidify the role of wellness as an integral component of mental health support.
How You Can Help
The CARE project is working to expand the definition of what qualifies as and can be billed as mental health services. We have a unique opportunity to stress test boundary-pushing services with HCA’s quality assurance department.We’re seeking examples that will help illustrate this expanded view of mental health and wellness treatment. We need your ideas!
Is there a service you’ve experienced or heard about that may contribute to mental wellness that you would like to see expanded in WA State?
You can learn more and access the survey link here: CARE Wellness Survey — CoLab for Community and Behavioral Health Policy (uwcolab.org)
For more information about this opportunity, visit https://uwcolab.org/care-wellness-survey. For questions, contact Mariam Haris at mharis@uw.edu.