The Stepping In It Podcast with Renee Schulte & Jason Haglund
The Stepping In It Podcast is a weekly discussion of the latest news and trends in behavioral health policy development and practice. Each episode features interviews with experts from across the field, including policymakers, clinicians, researchers, and advocates. The podcast provides listeners with practical tips and resources for improving the quality and access to behavioral health care.
The Stepping In It Podcast with Renee Schulte & Jason Haglund
69. Jason’s on the Road: Maryland Rural Mental Health Conference
Join us as Jason reports from the Maryland Rural Mental Health Conference, where the intersection of policy, healthcare, and rural needs takes center stage. We'll explore the conference highlights, including insights from the Medicaid director, discussions on jail diversion, and the challenges of telehealth adoption. With themes like housing, partnerships, and the influence of economic and political shifts, this episode delves into how rural mental health efforts in Maryland echo trends across the nation. Plus, a sneak peek at Jason's next stop—Kentucky! Don’t miss this road trip through the evolving landscape of rural healthcare.
In this episode, you will be able to:
- Understand the challenges of navigating the behavioral health system and how to overcome them.
- Explore the impact of rural policy on behavioral health and its implications for mental health professionals and policymakers.
- Discover effective strategies for improving access to behavioral health services in rural areas.
- Recognize the crucial role of housing in determining behavioral health outcomes and ways to address this issue in rural communities.
- Learn about the innovative telehealth solutions that are transforming rural behavioral health services.
The key moments in this episode are:
00:00:02 - Introduction to the Stepping In Podcast
00:00:44 - Tax Season and Rural Health Conference
00:04:25 - Medicaid and Behavioral Health Service Delivery
00:08:26 - No Wrong Door Approach and System Gaps
00:12:06 - Economic Perspective on Healthcare
00:13:02 - The Importance of Economics in Program Planning
00:15:20 - Unintended Consequences of Well-Meaning Programs
00:18:00 - Remembering Data and Long-Term Planning
00:19:47 - The Issue of Housing
00:22:08 - The Importance of Partnerships and Collaboration
00:25:33 - Next Destination: Kentucky
00:26:04 - Future Locations
00:26:28 - Conference Update
00:27:08 - Podcast Conclusion
00:27:37 - Closing Remarks
Links:
- https://health.maryland.gov/mmcp/pages/home.aspx
- https://mdruralhealth.org/pages/annual-conference
- https://mhcc.maryland.gov/mhcc/pages/hit/hit_telemedicine/hit_telemedicine.aspx
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Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/bPOmBr93Uxs