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Robert Longyear is the Co-Founder and President of Avenue Health, a tech-enabled clinical…

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Georgetown University IACUC Animal Protocol Certification

AAALAC International

Issued Sep 2016 Expires Dec 2018

Volunteer Experience

Senior Advisor, Georgetown University Chapter

AcademyHealth

Mar 2018 - May 2019 1 year 3 months
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American Psychological Association November 17, 2020

Covid-19 is poised to exacerbate the global mental health crisis as social isolation, unemployment, and economic recession are risk factors for negative mental health consequences. Since the need for social distancing can make face-to-face services less accessible, people may turn to mental health apps as an accessible and inexpensive solution. But are the claims about the efficacy of these apps supported by evidence? We identified 19 published articles on PubMed of peer-reviewed randomized…
Covid-19 is poised to exacerbate the global mental health crisis as social isolation, unemployment, and economic recession are risk factors for negative mental health consequences. Since the need for social distancing can make face-to-face services less accessible, people may turn to mental health apps as an accessible and inexpensive solution. But are the claims about the efficacy of these apps supported by evidence? We identified 19 published articles on PubMed of peer-reviewed randomized clinical trials of mental health apps focused on stress, anxiety, and depression. Despite some evidence for the effectiveness of mental health apps, it remains unclear how effective these apps are compared to standard of care. Populations studied so far also lack diversity, making it difficult to generalize any benefits to racial minorities and low-income individuals—the very people who have been most negatively impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic and traditionally have higher barriers to mental health services. While apps are not a substitute for face-to-face therapy, further evidence is warranted given their potential for delivering scalable, low-cost care to patients. We call for regulatory oversight as a means to ensure mental health apps demonstrate safety and effectiveness prior to marketing.
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New England Journal of Medicine Catalyst October 28, 2020

As the most severe patients present with cardio-pulmonary distress and failure due to SARS-CoV-2, health care facilities have been forced to expand intensive care unit (ICU) capacity. Due to high demand, facilities have been turning to the contingent staffing workforce to access critical care nurses. As Covid-19 hot spots shift, demand for travel ICU nurses within those hot spots increases sharply. Given the transient nature of this workforce, ICU travel nurses may be at heightened risk of…
As the most severe patients present with cardio-pulmonary distress and failure due to SARS-CoV-2, health care facilities have been forced to expand intensive care unit (ICU) capacity. Due to high demand, facilities have been turning to the contingent staffing workforce to access critical care nurses. As Covid-19 hot spots shift, demand for travel ICU nurses within those hot spots increases sharply. Given the transient nature of this workforce, ICU travel nurses may be at heightened risk of infection and burnout while representing a crucial resource in the prolonged national Covid-19 response. Supplying adequate PPE and providing mental health support is essential to a long-term response.
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Institute for Medicaid Innovation Jun 2020

As of 2015, approximately half of U.S. adults (those over age 21) suffer from one
chronic condition, and 25 percent have multiple chronic conditions.1
Persons with disabilities and multiple chronic conditions are often at higher risk for increased
utilization of health services and poorer general health status. Individuals with chronic
conditions often receive care from multiple clinicians in disparate healthcare settings.
Lack of communication between clinicians can result in…
As of 2015, approximately half of U.S. adults (those over age 21) suffer from one
chronic condition, and 25 percent have multiple chronic conditions.1
Persons with disabilities and multiple chronic conditions are often at higher risk for increased
utilization of health services and poorer general health status. Individuals with chronic
conditions often receive care from multiple clinicians in disparate healthcare settings.
Lack of communication between clinicians can result in inadequate, unnecessary, and
duplicative care.2 High-risk care coordination (also referred to as care management
and case management) is a strategy that has been used to improve quality of care,
safety, and outcomes. Care coordination can minimize gaps in care for high-risk
members through effective use of evidence-based services and supports. This report
details the ways in which the Medicaid population benefits from care coordination
programs and offers case studies from Medicaid health plans demonstrating
their efforts. Key components of care coordination programs, common payment
mechanisms, and potential barriers to successful implementation are provided along
with clinical, research, and policy opportunities that could improve the quality of and
access to care coordination services.
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Institute for Medicaid Innovation Jan 2020

The Institute for Medicaid Innovation (IMI) conducted a content analysis of
the Medicaid enrollment application form for each state to assess the extent
to which social needs data were collected. As state Medicaid agencies,
health plans, and community-based organizations design and implement
interventions related to social determinants of health (SDOH), identifying
the specific social needs of individuals at the point of enrollment in Medicaid
has the potential to expedite the…
The Institute for Medicaid Innovation (IMI) conducted a content analysis of
the Medicaid enrollment application form for each state to assess the extent
to which social needs data were collected. As state Medicaid agencies,
health plans, and community-based organizations design and implement
interventions related to social determinants of health (SDOH), identifying
the specific social needs of individuals at the point of enrollment in Medicaid
has the potential to expedite the coordination of needed services and
supports that will improve overall health outcomes. However, our analysis
found that states varied in the type and number of specific social needs
data collected. Furthermore, it is unknown whether these data are being
transmitted to Medicaid stakeholders, such as health plans, as part of the
EDI 834 file.
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Georgetown University Library May 27, 2019

A thesis document built upon research into Medicaid 1115 waivers and their innovative payment and delivery structures. The document focuses on the use of three major characteristics of policy reform that may enhance the coordination of care for high-risk patients that contribute to higher healthcare costs.

Atlanta, GA February 21, 2014

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Projects

Aug 2015 - Dec 2015

Contributed to the ChemBook Online Textbook project through making instructional videos.

Honors & Awards

Georgetown University

May 2019

Google

Feb 2019
At a google university event, my team got 2nd place in the design challenge

Georgetown University

Dec 2017

Georgetown University

May 2017

Georgetown University

Dec 2016

The College Board

Aug 2015

The College Board

Aug 2014

The National Academy of Best-selling Authors

Feb 2014

Georgetown University

Georgetown University

Georgetown University

Georgetown School of Nursing and Health Studies

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Native or bilingual proficiency

Limited working proficiency

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Member

May 2019 - Present
Member of Georgetown University chapter of Upsilon Phi Delta Society in recognition of outstanding academic achievement in Health Systems Administration.

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Mar 2019 - Present

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