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CFHA 2019 Don Bloch Award acceptance speech
1Health Federation of Philadelphia.
Summary
This award recipient has dedicated 35 years to improving healthcare access for underserved populations. Her work in integrated behavioral health has advanced its adoption in primary care settings.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Access
- Integrated Behavioral Health
- Health Systems Strengthening
Background:
- The recipient's 35-year career focused on enhancing healthcare for marginalized communities.
- Initiated efforts in integrated behavioral health in 2005.
- Emphasized systems strengthening and clinical practice improvements.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the importance of integrated behavioral health.
- To showcase advancements in behavioral health integration into primary care.
- To acknowledge the role of professional associations in advancing integrated care.
Main Methods:
- Recipient's acceptance speech for the CFHA 2019 Don Bloch Award.
- Review of 35 years of work focused on healthcare access.
- Description of efforts to promote integrated behavioral health since 2005.
Main Results:
- Successful acceleration of behavioral health integration into primary care in the Philadelphia region.
- Establishment of structures for training, advocacy, and process improvement.
- Personal acknowledgment of learning from the Collaborating for Health Association (CFHA).
Conclusions:
- Integrated behavioral health is crucial for improving care for vulnerable populations.
- Continued efforts are needed to strengthen systems and clinical practices in healthcare.
- Professional associations like CFHA play a vital role in advancing integrated care models.
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