Behavioral & Physical Health Integration: Barriers & Best Practices
Integrated care isn’t a new concept. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, integrated care helps patients and providers by incorporating the multidisciplinary expertise of professionals together in treatment planning and provision, alongside feedback from patients and caregivers. The promise of integrated care is that by treating physical health, behavioral health, and substance use issues in a holistic way, the health care system can improve access to care, improve patient outcomes, and address health care costs.1 However, the on-the-ground …
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