Behavioral Health Identification, Treatment and Referral in Primary Care-part One: Depression and Follow-up After Higher Levels of Care Course
Behavioral Health Identification, Treatment and Referral in Primary Care-part One: Depression and Follow-up After Higher Levels of Care Course is organized by OptumHealth Education (OHE).
Activity opens: 06/08/2021
Activity expires: 06/08/2024
Target Audience:
This activity is designed to meet the educational needs of primary care physicians, PAs, nurses and nurse practitioners who are interested in learning about pertinent topics in behavioral health, including the screening, referral, diagnosis, and treatment for depression, along with the related aspects of Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS) measures.
Description:
Depression significantly impacts both mental and physical health and can result in serious long-term morbidities. Screening tools are routinely used in clinical practice for measurement-based treatment decisions and adjustments. HEDIS serves as a standard measurement tool for comparing performance with a focus on quality improvements. This activity will explain HEDIS measures related to the treatment of depression and the referral process for behavioral health treatment.
Learning Objectives:
At the end of this educational activity, participants should be able to:
• Discuss the screening, diagnosis, treatment and medication adherence for depression.
• Describe the aspect of HEDIS measures related to the treatment of depression through antidepression medication management (AMM).
• Define HEDIS qualified aftercare appointments for follow-up after hospitalization (FUH) and follow-up after emergency department visit for mental illness (FUM).
• Explain the referral process for behavioral health treatment.