J1: Improving Access to Behavioral Health via Collaborative Care

Explore the benefits of collaborative care for a range of stakeholders through case studies and data showing how the evidence-based behavioral health model boosts patient outcomes while also making health systems more efficient and relieving administrative burden in primary care settings. During the session, we will illustrate the real-world benefits, illustrating how they allow PCPs, pediatricians, OBGYNs and other providers to integrate quality behavioral and mental health monitoring into their workflows, through EHR integration and the ability to quickly refer patients (including those with signs of depression or anxiety) to appropriate behavioral health providers via virtual care. Attendees will learn how integrated behavioral health services can lead to more informed decision-making in primary care settings, including for evidence-based interventions, the integration of professional behavioral health services into PCP workflows, and a demonstrated improvement in outcomes and care quality.