Julie Hiett

VP and GM, Population Health

Julie Hiett has 25 years of experience in mental health, social services, population health and care coordination. She began her career as a Crisis Case Manager for a county CMHC and was a School Social Worker prior to moving out of direct care and into Healthcare IT. Julie has been at Netsmart for over 10 years, working with clients across the country at the provider, county and state level, providing expertise on behavioral health, care coordination and population health solutions. Her main focus is assisting providers to consume and action client data across the healthcare continuum, utilizing data from disparate systems to improve clinical outcomes and lower the cost of care. She has partnered with agencies in many different environments, including several statewide implementations, county partner collaborations, health homes, CCBHCs, justice involved/re-entry programs and has experience in multiple payor models, including IPA/ACO models. Julie has a bachelor’s degree in Family Studies & Human Services from Kansas State University and a master’s degree in Social Work from Wichita State University. Back

Recent articles from this author

A New Hope for Homelessness in California: How CalAIM is Addressing Housing Instability

Thursday, November 14 | Human Services,Cause Connected

California’s homelessness crisis is among the most severe in the nation. In response to this complex issue, California has implemented a forward-thinking initiative: California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAIM).

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Justice-Involved Initiative: How Providers Can Help Bring Equitable Care

Monday, July 22 | Care Coordination,Human Services,Legislative/Policy

Californians who have spent time in jails, prisons or youth correctional facilities face a higher risk for both physical and mental illness. The number of incarcerated Californians with a mental health diagnosis rose by 63 percent in the last decade, and 66 percent of those currently incarcerated require substance use treatment. But even after their release, overdose is the leading cause of death for Californians who have been justice-involved––at a rate three times higher than other states.

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Medi-Cal Enhancements and How Netsmart Can Help

Medi-Cal Enhancements for at-Risk Populations: What Does it Mean for Providers?

Friday, April 05 | Legislative/Policy,Care Coordination,Human Services

Two programs are at the forefront of behavioral health in California: Enhanced Care Management/Community Supports and CARE Court. These are significant advancements to Medi-Cal and are expected to yield improved care outcomes. What do providers need to know?

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