Thursday, August 2, 2018, 2:00-3:30 PM ET
In the U.S., 25% adults age 65 or older experience a behavioral health issue, yet only 3% of them report seeking treatment from a behavioral health professional. Those who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid have high rates of behavioral health conditions compared to beneficiaries with Medicare only. For example, among individuals 65 or older, 19% of dually eligible beneficiaries were diagnosed with a depressive disorder compared to 8% of Medicare-only beneficiaries, and 11% of dually eligible beneficiaries were diagnosed with an anxiety disorder compared to 6% of Medicare-only beneficiaries.
This interactive webinar will discuss common behavioral health conditions and related challenges among dually eligible older adults, identify best practices for treatment options and care coordination, and demonstrate practical strategies for meeting beneficiary needs. Speakers will discuss firsthand experiences, lessons learned, and strategies to coordinate care across diverse settings.
Featured Speakers
- Neha Jain, MD, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, University of Connecticut School of Medicine
- Molly Rees Gavin, President, Connecticut Community Care, Inc.
- Sabrina Wannamaker, MA, LPC, LPC/S, Clinical Manager, Absolute Total Care
- Susan W. O’Dwyer, RN, CCM, MHA/Ed, Case Management Director, Absolute Total Care
- Andrea Lovell, Family Caregiver
Registration and Details
Registration is required to receive the webinar information. Visit the webinar information webpage to sign up, view accreditation information, and learn more.
This webinar offers Continuing Medical Education (CME) and Continuing Education (CE) credit at no cost to participants.