Collaborating with Managed Care to Control and Prevent Cardiovascular Disease
- Barbara Larsen, Program Director, Utah Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention Program, (moderator)
- Brooke Gardner, Secondary Prevention Specialist, Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention Program, Utah Department of Health
- David Larsen, Director, Quality Improvement, SelectHealth
Session Objective
Upon completion of this session, participants will be able to identify and evaluate potential opportunities for managed care partnerships in their states.
Supporting Skills and Knowledge
- Explain why partnering with managed care organizations can magnify the impact of a heart disease and stroke prevention program
- Describe two examples of successful partnerships between managed care organizations and public health programs
- List the key factors to consider when establishing a managed care partnership
Session Summary
In this session, the experience of the Utah Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention Program in partnering with SelectHealth (Intermountain Healthcare) to achieve goals in the control and prevention of cardiovascular disease will be highlighted, including a discussion of the Utah blood pressure toolkit project.
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