Community-based organizations' perspectives on piloting health and social care integration in North Carolina.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Community-based organizations (CBOs) are key players in health and social care integration initiatives, yet little is known about CBO perspectives and experiences in these pilot programs. Understanding CBO perspectives is vital to identifying best practices for successful medical and social care integration.

Methods

From February 2021 to March 2021, we conducted surveys with 12 CBOs that participated in the North Carolina COVID-19 Social Support Program, a pre-pilot for North Carolina's Medicaid Sect. 1115 demonstration waiver program that addresses social drivers of health.

Results

CBO participants preferred communication strategies that involved direct communication and felt clear communication was vital to the program's success. Participants expressed va

SUBMITTER: Nohria R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10548645 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature