Course Curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction to the Course

    • Welcome to Harm Reduction is Healthcare: Sustainable Funding for Harm Reduction Programs

    • Housekeeping Notes

    • Why is Now the Moment to Pursue Healthcare Financing?

    • Course Overview

    • What to Expect in this Course

    • Pre-course Survey

    • Supplemental Workbook

    • Download Your Workbook Here
  • 2

    Module 1: What We Already Know: Traditional Harm Reduction Funding Streams

    • Introduction to Module 1

    • Why Should We Explore Healthcare Financing?

    • Tool for Organizational Self-Assessment Related to Racial Equity

    • What We Already Know: Traditional Harm Reduction Funding Streams

    • Funding Streams Explained - Public Health Funding

    • Funding Streams Explained - Foundation & Private Funding

    • Funding Streams Explained - Donations & Fundraising

    • Free e-course to organize for harm reduction policy & funding

    • What are some of the challenges of traditional funding streams?

    • You've completed Module 1!
  • 3

    Module 2: Healthcare Systems 101

    • Introduction to Module 2

    • Harm Reduction is Healthcare Glossary

    • Intro to Healthcare Financing

    • Why Haven't Harm Reduction Programs Pursued Healthcare Financing?

    • This is a Pivotal Moment

    • How Money Flows

    • Overview of Federal Funding & Insurance Payments

    • Timeline of Major Events and the Affordable Care Act

    • A Window into Health Homes

    • Want to learn more?

    • What does Medicaid Expansion Mean and Why Does it Matter?

    • Medicaid Expansion and Equity

    • What does Medicaid Expansion look like in your state?

    • What did you learn about Medicaid expansion in your state?

    • You've completed Module 2!
  • 4

    Module 3: Types of Healthcare Financing and How They Work

    • Introduction to Module 3

    • Overview of Services

    • Types of Services - Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services

    • Types of Services - Preventative Services

    • Types of Services - Home & Community-Based Services

    • Types of Service - Behavioral Health Services

    • Types of Service - Medical Services

    • Types of Service - Peer Support Services

    • Which of these services do you already provide?

    • Types of Healthcare Financing

    • Types of Healthcare Financing - Direct Billing

    • Types of Healthcare Financing - Values-Based Payments

    • Additional Resources for Service Categories

    • Some Cautionary Tales: What to Watch Out for as a Harm Reduction Leader Pursuing Healthcare Financing Partnerships

    • You've completed Module 3!
  • 5

    Module 4: Value Propositions & Building Partnerships with Healthcare Entities

    • Introduction to Module 4

    • What's in a Value Proposition?

    • Your Value Add & Potential Partners

    • How to Get Started on your Value Proposition

    • You've completed Module 4!
  • 6

    Module 5: Lessons Learned from the Field

    • Introduction to Module 5

    • Case Studies

    • Case Study 1: Intro from Laura Guzman of Mission Neighborhood Resource Center (San Francisco)

    • Your Organization & MNRC

    • Case Study 2: Shoshanna Scholar at Community Healthcare Project Los Angeles

    • Creating Resources to Promote Relationship Building with Healthcare Entities

    • Link to CHPLA Drug User Health Videos

    • Your Organization & CHPLA

    • Case Study 3: Taeko Frost of Washington Heights CORNER Project (New York, NY)

    • Case Study 3: Value Proposition Presentation Review

    • Your Organization & WHCP

    • You've completed Module 5!
  • 7

    Module 6: Action Steps for Your Organization

    • Introduction to Module 6

    • Reflection for Action

    • Congratulations! You've completed this e-course.

    • Download the Harm Reduction is Healthcare Organizational Workbook

    • Post-Course Survey