Donna C. Bird, MS
- Publications - (6)
Publications - (6)
2002
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The Role of Community Mental Health Centers as Rural Safety Net Providers
Maine Rural Health Research Center
Date: 05/2002
This paper investigates the extent to which those organizations formerly designated as community mental health centers currently act as a rural mental health safety net, e.g., provide mental health services for free or at reduced charges to rural populations not covered by public or private insurance or grants. -
State Licensure Laws and the Mental Health Professions: Implications for the Rural Mental Health Workforce
Maine Rural Health Research Center
Date: 05/2002
This paper investigates whether and the extent to which licensure laws that determine the permissible scope of practice for each of these professions may affect the availability of mental health services, particularly in rural communities.
2001
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Addressing Mental Health Workforce Needs in Underserved Rural Areas: Accomplishments and Challenges
Maine Rural Health Research Center
Date: 10/2001
This study reviews efforts to address mental health workforce needs in rural areas and addresses the questions: How is workforce adequacy measured? How do characteristics of communities and the mental health service delivery system challenge methods for determining workforce adequacy? What role has government played in addressing workforce needs? -
Medicaid Managed Behavioral Health Programs in Rural Areas
Policy Brief
Maine Rural Health Research Center
Date: 08/2001
This research and policy brief studies which states have implemented Medicaid-managed behavioral health programs in rural areas. It describes the programs in terms of Medicaid populations served, program design, and implementation model and the experience of programs regarding access to/coordination of services. -
Medicaid Managed Behavioral Health in Rural Areas
Maine Rural Health Research Center
Date: 01/2001
This study of which states have implemented Medicaid managed behavioral health (MMBH) programs in rural areas describes these programs in terms of Medicaid populations served, program design, and implementation model. It also describes the experience of programs regarding access to and coordination of services.
1996
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Integrating Primary Care and Mental Health Services: Current Practices in Rural Areas
Maine Rural Health Research Center
Date: 1996
This publication provides information on models for integrating mental health services in rural community health centers, viability of linkages between primary care and mental health providers, resources available, reimbursement, treatment philosophy, diversification, referral, and enhancement.