• Expansion of Project ECHO programs: TEACCH Autism ECHO for mental health providers and primary care providers and NC Family Support ECHO programs. A Project ECHO Work Group was established to explore opportunities for a statewide structure that would meet the educational needs of a diverse health and human services workforce.
In 2013 the North Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities (NCCDD) funded the "Medical and Health Homes for People with Intellectual and Other Developmental Disabilities: Coordination, Collaboration and Community" to develop recommendations for the management and delivery of primary health care services and long-term services and supports.
In 2016 the NCCDD funded "From Planning to Action: Integrated, Collaborative Care for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities" to evaluate two demonstration pilots designed to improve the capacity of primary and community healthcare providers to care for children and adults with I/DD through consultative access to medical and clinical professionals with I/DD expertise.
In 2017 the NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) provided funds to enhance the work of the demonstration pilots and inform Medicaid redesign, including a focus on children with complex needs.
The 2018 and 2019 summary reports submitted to the NC Council on Developmental Disabilities can be found here.
• 2018 Summary Report
• 2019 Summary Report
In fiscal years 2018 - 2022 the NC DHHS provided support for activities that continued to advance innovative solutions that promote integrated care and foster improved health and well-being for children and adults with I/DD and ASD.
• Medical Health Home Initiative Summary
A key focus on the IDD MHHI is connecting expertise to communities and providers to support timely, comprehensive, accessible care for children and adults with I/DD and families.
• Connecting Expertise IDD
