Want to Learn How to Use the Geospatial (Mapping) Component of the Virginia Rural Health Data Portal?

Here is a simple screencast demonstration of the geospatial component of the Virginia Rural Health Data Portal.

Telemedicine As One of the State Rural Health Plan's Recommendations For Addressing Access to Care

"Promote a statewide telehealth system for health care" is one of the recommendations for addressing the access to care issue. This video provides a prime example of this here in Virginia!

More On Integrating Behavioral Health with Primary Care

As most of you know, two of the recommendations of the Virginia Rural Health Plan Access Council are:

Research existing models of care that integrate primary care with mental/behavioral health within Virginia and in other states.

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Develop pilot projects that focus on the integration of quality systems of care.

A major report just came out this month (May 2010) entitled: "Evolving Models of Behavioral Health Integration in Primary Care". The Milbank Memorial Fund commissioned this report to provide policymakers with a primer on integrated care that includes both a description of the various models along the continuum and a useful planning guide for those seeking to successfully implement an integrated care model in their jurisdiction. Take a look!