CHCS November 17, 2021
Takeaways
- Adolescence is a period of significant mental, physical, and emotional development. It is also a time when young people may experience the onset of behavioral health conditions like depression, or engage in risk-taking behavior, such as drug and alcohol use.
- An effective tool to address adolescent wellness is the annual well visit, even though it is underutilized. When young people do attend these visits, they may not receive routine screenings or referrals that address their behavioral health or social needs.
- Financial incentives, including value-based payment (VBP) strategies, can improve adolescent care delivery and wellness by encouraging providers to offer more holistic care that treats physical health concerns and addresses mental health, substance use, and health-related...
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