Private and Public Health are working together through many program initiatives to promote cost-effective, quality, and compassionate patient care and population health. Under the Affordable Care Act (2010), and the patient-centered medical home model (PCMH) and programs such as the All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), how are health professionals in both private and public health working together to meet the critical needs of the elderly populations? See: Medicaid. (2018) PACE and CMS. (2011) Patient-Centered Medical Home Recognition Tools.

Mental Health is another challenging area in healthcare. Benefits are often limited, but the need for services is often high, particularly in areas that have been affected by the Opioid crisis. The agency that oversees these areas is SAMHSA. What do they offer in regard to mental health services and substance abuse? SAMHSA – Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration