You have completed this module, and should now be able to:

Articulate models of integrated behavioral health primary care (IBHPC) practice
Describe approaches to evaluating levels of practice integration
Define clinical, operational and financial strategies for integrated behavioral health (IBH) management
Describe quality accreditation standards and quality improvement activities in IBH management
Describe financial management in strategic business planning for IBH programs
Describe health information technology and applications relevant to IBH management

The following resources are mentioned in this module. The links will open in a new window.

Resources

These web pages are a great source of detailed information on integrated behavioral health:

Models of Integrated Care Resources: Web pages

The SAMHSA Center for Integrated Health Solutions http://www.integration.samhsa.gov is a great resource for links to a wide variety of resources, including clinical, operational and financial tools

AHRQ The Academy Integrating Behavioral Health and Primary Care http://integrationacademy.ahrq.gov is a good resource for quality improvement, evidence-based, and team-based care resources

The AIMS Center https://aims.uw.edu is the most comprehensive source of information on the CCM.

Models of Integrated Care Resources: Textbooks

PCBH – The text is one of the most commonly cited for the PCBH:

Robinson, P. & Reiter, J. (2016). Behavioral consultation and primary care: A guide to integrating services (2nd ed). Springer International Publishing: Geneva, Switzerland.

CoCM – This text is based on the AIMS Center CCM model:

Ratzliff A, Unutzer J, Katon W, Stephens K. 2016 Integrated Care: Creating Effective Mental and Primary Health Care Teams. Wiley: Hoboken, NJ, 2016.

PCBH and CoCM – This text by Hunter et al., is one of the most widely used for resources on brief screening, assessment and behavioral treatment in primary care:

Hunter, C. L., Goodie, J. L., Oordt, M., & Dobmeyer, A. C. Integrated Behavioral Health in Primary Care: Step-by-Step Guidance for Assessment and Intervention (2^nd ed.). Washington, DC: American Psychological Association, 2016

IBH Team Resources

SAMHSA IBH Team resources http://www.integration.samhsa.gov/workforce/team-members

AHRQ TEAMSTEPPS© https://www.ahrq.gov/teamstepps/index.html

Institute for Health Improvement

IHI Open School http://www.ihi.org/education/IHIOpenSchool/Pages/default.aspx

SAMHSA IBHPC billing codes by State

http://www.integration.samhsa.gov/financing/billing-tools#Billing

Financial Analysis: Resources

These web pages provide detailed resources on the business case for integrated health care:

http://www.nashp.org/using-payment-policies-support-primary-care-behavioral-health-integrationmedicaid/

http://www.integration.samhsa.gov/financing

http://aims.uw.edu/collaborative-care/dollars-sense

http://www.sprc.org/sites/sprc.org/files/tipsandstrategiesforbilling.pdf

http://www.mehaf.org/learning-resources/tools-materials/

IBH HIT resources

Here are some websites that provide a nice introduction:

HealthIT.gov: Why Focus Health IT on Behavioral Health?

https://www.healthit.gov/policy-researchers-implementers/behavioral-health

Blog on using Health IT to Integrate Behavioral Health and Primary Care Information:

https://www.healthit.gov/buzz-blog/health-innovation/health-integrate-behavioral-health-primary-care-information/

White paper Health Information Technology Integration in Behavioral Health Care: Challenges, Best Practices, and Solutions for States:

https://www.nga.org/files/live/sites/NGA/files/pdf/1110BEHAVIORHITBRIEF.PDF

AHRQ white paper Using Health Information Technology to Support Quality Improvement in Primary Care

https://pcmh.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/attachments/Using%20Health%20IT%20Technology%20to%20Support%20QI.pdf

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References:

Van Eeghen, C, Kessler, R, Littenberg, B. Behavioral Health Integration Toolkit for Primary Care© University of Vermont and State Agricultural College 2014

Contact: General Internal Medicine-Research, University of Vermont Burlington, VT 05401 (802) 656-8250

Corso, K, Hunter C, et al. Integrating Behavioral Health into the Medical Home: A Rapid Implementation Guide 1st Edition. Phoenix, MD: Greenbranch Publishing, LLC. 2016.

Hubley, S. H., & Miller, B. F. (2016). Implications of healthcare payment reform for clinical psychologists in medical settings. Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings, 23, 3-10. doi:10.1007/s10880-016-9451-1