#SystemsofCare

Case Study: Organizations Implementing Referral Technologies

When it comes to implementing a referral system, there are numerous new technology-driven platforms to choose from that can help service an organization’s unique needs. Understanding the referral systems landscape and learning from organizations that have previously implemented these platforms are crucial steps to inform which system can best serve your organization and network of providers. Early adopters of referral systems can offer valuable insights into the overall process of

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Implementing Inter-Agency Referral Technologies

Referral management systems are impactful organizational tools for government agencies and nonprofit providers to manage and support their clients’ comprehensive needs. Drawing from the social determinants of health, health and human service organizations increasingly recognize that clients often have concurrent and related needs. Addressing these needs is essential for clients’ wellbeing, health, and ultimately, quality of life. The main goal of referral systems is to improve and streamline patients’ access

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Mapping the Navigation Systems of Pennsylvania: Opportunities for The Future

View the Resource By Michelle Shumate Affordable housing, employment, safety, mental and behavioral health, affordable legal services, transportation, income support, benefits navigation, education, and health – many organizations are dedicated to meeting these singular needs. However, until recently, the healthcare and human service sectors have operated as independent bodies which rarely, if ever, intersected or collaborated. Similarly, socio-cultural models suggest that problems, such as community violence and substance abuse, are

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