by Rick Ybarra | Oct 19, 2011 | Blog
I have seen the future of our mental health workforce, and it’s inspiring! On Saturday, October 8, Hogg Foundation Executive Director Dr. Octavio N. Martinez, Jr., Mental Health Fellow Meagan Longley and I met with the fall 2011 Hogg Foundation bilingual...
by Rick Ybarra | Oct 10, 2011 | Blog
Today is World Mental Health Day. This day has been celebrated annually on October 10th since 1992 to raise awareness and promote dialogue about mental health and the importance of funding prevention, education and treatment services. This year’s theme is...
by Rick Ybarra | Sep 8, 2011 | Blog
The recent wildfires in Central Texas have made national news and have torched thousands of acres, destroyed hundreds of homes, and resulted in loss of life. Much has been reported on the devastation caused by these wildfires. However, not much has been said about the...
by Rick Ybarra | Aug 9, 2011 | Blog
It’s a common misconception that federally qualified health centers in Texas can’t bill for two services in one day because federal Medicaid rules won’t allow it. Participants in the Hogg Foundation’s Financing Integrated Health Care webinar learned that this belief...
by Rick Ybarra | Aug 4, 2011 | Blog
A recent Huffington Post article confirms what we already know about the important role of social workers and the value they contribute as members of the health care workforce. In many respects, social workers are the “unsung heroes” of our health care...
