Strengthening Behavioral Health Access in Iowa: Navigation Services for Critical Access Hospitals-FREE NO CME

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Expires on Jun 15, 2029

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Continuing Medical Education (CME)

This statewide webinar for Iowa Critical Access Hospitals focuses on understanding the current role of the Iowa Primary Care Association as the state’s new Behavioral Health Administrative organization and its new service line: Behavioral Health System Navigation. This session will provide an overview of what Behavioral Health Navigation is today, introduce regional navigators, outline how hospitals can access navigation support for patients and care teams, and discuss how hospitals can engage with this evolving statewide resource.

The webinar will also create space for dialogue about shared challenges—particularly related to transitions of care and coordination across settings—as Iowa continues to shape and refine the roles of the Behavioral Health system. A live Q&A will allow participants to ask questions, share perspectives, and help inform future planning.

Quality Leaders, Behavioral Health Professionals, and Community Health Workers

Gain a clear understanding of the current scope and purpose of Iowa PCA’s Behavioral Health Services administrative role and Behavioral Health System Navigation services available to Critical Access Hospitals in Iowa.
Learn how to connect with regional navigators and access navigation support for patients and hospital staff.
Participate in a shared discussion about care coordination challenges and future opportunities for collaboration between hospitals and the statewide Behavioral Health system.

Abbey Ferenzi, LMHC

Abbey Ferenzi is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and the Senior Director of Behavioral Health Services at the Iowa Primary Care Association, where she plays a key role in advancing Iowa’s behavioral health system transformation. With more than 20 years of experience, Abbey has worked across the spectrum of community-based behavioral health services, including residential treatment, justice settings, targeted case management, adult residential and habilitation services, permanent supportive housing, intensive community-based mental health treatment and medication management, outpatient psychiatry and therapy, and crisis services. Her work is grounded in person-centered, community-based care and a commitment to building systems that are accessible, responsive, and effective, with a strong emphasis on cross-system collaboration across healthcare, behavioral health, and community partners. Abbey brings a hands-on understanding to system-level leadership through her experience in program development, operations, workforce development, clinical oversight, policy, and public engagement, and she continues to champion collective approaches that strengthen Iowa’s behavioral health system statewide.

No CME is available with this course.

This material was prepared by Compass Healthcare Collaborative (Compass)

Fees are charged solely for individuals seeking Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits. All educational materials are provided at no cost and are freely accessible regardless of CME participation. This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Iowa Medical Society (IMS). Compass is accredited by the IMS to provide continuing medical education for physicians.