The integration of primary care and behavioral health services is increasingly recognized as a critical component of whole-person care and improved health outcomes. Seamless referrals between primary care and behavioral health providers allow patients to quickly and easily access the physical and mental care they need through an established, trusting patient-provider relationship.Bridging Primary and Behavioral Health Providers through Organizational Integration and Collaboration
Physical health and mental health are undeniably linked, and with rising mental health concerns in the U.S. population, integrated primary and behavioral health care is more important than ever. Since 2020, the Primary Care Development Corporation (PCDC) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Center …
