Innovation and adaptability are crucial in meeting the evolving needs of individuals. Trillium Health Resources, a Specialty Health Plan in North Carolina managing serious mental health, substance use, traumatic brain injury, and intellectual/developmental disability services, provides integrated care through Tailored Care Management, utilizing enabling devices and remote support to improve health outcomes and independence. In this session, Trillium will introduce TULA (Trillium Ultimate Living Assistant), an advanced technology program that extends care through enabling devices and remote monitoring.
Megan Nelligan BAQP, NADD-DDS, Director of Trillium Ultimate Living Assistant (TULA), Trillium Health Resources, Wilmington, NC
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