@katcow

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Medical research and #healthtech. Likes: running, brains, and birds.
Washington, D.C.

A silhouetted Green Heron is scouting a pond along the Sacramento River on my pre-sunrise walk this morning.

#Birds #Birding #Heron

#Introduction Hi, I'm Kathryn 👋   I work for a #healthtech start-up, building #evidencesynthesis technology for medical research!

Besides research about research, you can catch me learning about #neuroscience, addiction policy, or health #economics.

Offline I enjoy #birding, #boxing and finding new music. 🥊
I'm also a #Potsie 🧂

Hyped that a big health insurer is covering Peer Specialists for #addiction. It's been hard for Peers to get paid for their coaching services, but the new standard from SAMHSA should help with reimbursement! Glad MN's Blue Cross sees the value of Peer Specialists for #SubstanceUseDisorder. https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/blue-cross-and-blue-shield-of-minnesota-adding-mental-health-peer-support-specialist-coverage-to-commercial-plans-in-2024-301855862.html #healthcarenews
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota adding Mental Health Peer Support Specialist Coverage to Commercial Plans in 2024

/PRNewswire/ -- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota (Blue Cross) today announced that access to peer support specialists – trained individuals with lived...

A beautiful blue heron wading in Discovery Park in #Seattle. As a Marylander, blue herons have a special place in my heart #BirdPhotography #birdsofMastodan