Heart and Mind Connections: Integrated Strategies for Greater Health Presentation to Senior Leadership

2 Agenda I.Business Costs to Bottom Line II.Connection Between Heart Disease and Mental Health III.Opportunity to Improve Outcomes IV.Behavioral Health Services V.Next Steps

3 Heart Disease: Business Costs  Human cost: No 1. killer of Americans and a leading cause of disability  Financial costs: Key contributor to rising health care and disability expenditures and a prime cause of decreased productivity

4 The Costs of Heart Disease and Mental Health  Heart disease is often associated with a mental health diagnosis. In these cases of co-morbidity, the mental health conditions may not be properly diagnosed or may be undertreated.  There is a significant difference in medical health costs for individuals with coronary artery disease (CAD): In one study, the costs to the employer for the physical health care of CAD patients without co-morbid behavioral health diagnoses was $883 per member per month. These costs rose 54% to $1,358 per member per month for CAD patients with depression or anxiety. 1  Individuals with CAD who were treated with selective antidepressants for six months were: 91% more likely to experience a significant reduction in the cost of hospital inpatient services 72% more likely to experience a significant reduction in the cost of office-based services in the treatment of their disease 2

5 About Heart Disease and Mental Health  Depression, anxiety, hopelessness, pessimism, hostility and anger have all been linked to heart disease. 3,4,5  Depression and anxiety disorders may affect heart rhythms, increase blood pressure, alter blood clotting, and lead to elevated insulin and cholesterol levels. These risk factors often predict, and are a response to, heart disease. 6  People with heart disease are more likely to suffer from depression than otherwise healthy people; conversely, people with depression are at greater risk for developing heart disease. 7  Those who have heart disease and who are depressed have an increased risk of death after a heart attack compared with those who are not depressed. 8

6 Fighting Heart Disease: The Role of Behavioral Health Experts  Emotional, psychological and behavioral intervention and support is essential in helping to prevent or manage heart disease.  Behavioral experts can: identify and manage behavioral health contributors that can impact heart health, such as depression, anxiety and chronic stress support those who are living with heart disease promote and sustain a healthy lifestyle

7 Service Options Offered by ValueOptions  Standard: 24/7 assessment and referral Employee assistance program (EAP) Stress reduction counseling Depression screening Intensive case management Support for family and support systems Primary care physician (PCP) behavioral health consultation Educational programs  Enhanced services: Lifestyle coaching Tobacco cessation Nurse line Integrated care

8 Benefits of an Integrated Cardiovascular/Behavioral Health Program  Increased referral rate to the EAP and mental health/substance abuse program  Decreased overall health care and disability costs  Enhanced productivity  Reduced absenteeism  Improved employee perception of their employer’s commitment to their health and well-being

9 Next Steps  Form a multifunctional workgroup to assess needs and assemble programming  Report recommendations to senior management  Obtain final approval to implement recommended plan  Implement, promote, monitor and evaluate plan

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