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The MolinaCares Accord Commits $400,000 to the University of Washington School of Nursing to Develop Family and Psychiatric Primary Care Curriculum
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The MolinaCares Accord announced a $400,000 contribution to the University of Washington School of Nursing to enhance the behavioral health workforce in Washington. This initiative aims to develop a blended family and psychiatric primary care curriculum for nurse practitioners, addressing the ongoing provider shortage in behavioral health.
Dr. Jay Fathi emphasized the need to expand training in this area, especially as 34% of Washington adults reported anxiety or depressive symptoms due to COVID-19. The funding will improve the capabilities of nursing professionals and ultimately benefit community health.
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MolinaCares committed $400,000 to expand the behavioral health workforce.
The funding supports a blended primary care curriculum, addressing the provider shortage.
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Ongoing nursing labor shortage projected to worsen in the next 18 months.
34% of Washington adults reported anxiety or depressive symptoms.
BOTHELL, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
The MolinaCares Accord (“MolinaCares”), in collaboration with Molina Healthcare of Washington (“Molina”), recently committed $400,000 to the University of Washington School of Nursing to help expand the behavioral health workforce in the state through the development and implementation of a blended family and psychiatric primary care curriculum for nurse practitioners.
“MolinaCares is dedicated to facilitating access to behavioral health resources in Washington communities as we deal with an ongoing shortage of providers in the state,” said Dr. Jay Fathi, plan president of Molina Healthcare of Washington. “By expanding the number of nurse practitioners specializing in behavioral health care, who will also be trained in primary care, we can make great strides in improving outcomes for individuals struggling with mental health issues and substance use disorder.”
A report released recently on the nursing workforce found 92% of nurse leaders believe the current nursing labor shortage will increase over the next 18 months. This comes as communities continue to deal with the effects of COVID-19, with 34% of adult Washingtonians reporting symptoms of anxiety or depressive disorder in March of this year.
“We are grateful for this generous donation,” said Azita Emami, dean of the School of Nursing at the University of Washington. “Thanks to MolinaCares, we can enhance the knowledge and skill set of our nursing workforce and strengthen the behavioral health resources available in Washington.”
About The MolinaCares Accord
Established by Molina Healthcare, Inc., The MolinaCares Accord oversees a community investment platform created to improve the health and well-being of disadvantaged populations by funding meaningful, measurable, and innovative programs and solutions that improve health, life, and living in local communities. The MolinaCares Accord funds such measures through The Molina Healthcare Charitable Foundation, a 501(c)(3) established in 2020 by Molina Healthcare, Inc.
About Molina Healthcare of Washington
Molina Healthcare of Washington has been providing government-funded health care for over 20 years. The Company serves members through Medicaid, Medicare and the Health Benefit Exchange programs throughout Washington. Additionally, Molina Healthcare of Washington operates a primary care clinic in Everett (MyHealth Everett) and a mobile health unit (MyHealth Mobile) in the Spokane area. Through its locally operated health plans, Molina Healthcare, Inc., a FORTUNE 500 company, served approximately 5.1 million members as of March 31, 2022. For more information about Molina Healthcare of Washington, visit MolinaHealthcare.com.
What is the purpose of MolinaCares' $400,000 donation?
The donation aims to expand the behavioral health workforce by developing a new curriculum for nurse practitioners at the University of Washington School of Nursing.
How will the funding from MolinaCares impact mental health care in Washington?
The funding is intended to increase the number of nurse practitioners specializing in behavioral health, improving access to care for individuals with mental health issues.
What challenges is the nursing workforce facing in Washington?
A recent report indicates that 92% of nurse leaders believe the nursing labor shortage will increase over the next 18 months, which may hinder healthcare access.
What percentage of Washington adults reported mental health issues during COVID-19?
34% of Washington adults reported symptoms of anxiety or depressive disorder during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Who is involved in the MolinaCares Accord's initiative in Washington?
The initiative is a collaboration between Molina Healthcare of Washington and the University of Washington School of Nursing.
