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Everything in mind (and body)

admin — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 15:52:46 +0000

Axis Health System attempting to lead way in merging health care

The work of Axis Health System to transform healthcare delivery in southwest Colorado was recently highlighted by Dale Redebaugh in an article in The Durango Herald. Axis Health System (formerly Southwest Colorado Mental Health Center) has an ambitious vision for the future of healthcare delivery by addressing the needs of the "whole person" – treating both mind and body. A massive multi-use facility will be opening in Cortez in January 2012 to make this vision a reality.

Click here to read the full article to learn more about healthcare integration in southwest Colorado.

Suicide prevention group joins forces with North Range Behavioral Health

admin — Mon, 11 May 2009 16:18:56 +0000

Suicide Education and Support Services (SESS) has merged with North Range Behavioral Health, effective May 1. SESS provides education and support for suicide prevention and post-intervention efforts to residents of Weld County, and has referred individuals to North Range Behavioral Health for further assistance and treatment services for a number of years.

Beyond Parity: Primary Care Physicians’ Perspectives On Access To Mental Health Care

admin — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 19:49:46 +0000

Research and support for the integration of the mental and physical healthcare systems has been on the rise in recent years. The Federal Legislature, as well as many of their state counterparts, are backing legislation creating parity, or equitable insurance benefits, for mental health treatment services. Systems and institutions that have been operating entirely exclusively from eachother, are now learning to work together in response to a growing cache of research demonstrating better outcomes through an integrative approach. However, while this trend moves in a positive direction, many clients are still facing obstacles to accessing mental health services and many providers are experiencing barriers to delivering comprehensive care.

A recent publication by Peter J. Cunningham, a senior fellow at the Center for Studying Health System Change in Washington, D.C., discusses these access issues in an article published online at Health Affairs – The Policy Journal of the Health Spheres.

Click here to read the study

Transforming Colorado’s Behavioral Health System

admin — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 17:46:32 +0000

"Colorado is pursuing reforms that will provide accessible and cost-effective health care to its residents. To assist with these objectives, the Colorado Behavioral Healthcare Council (CBHC) and the Colorado Association of Alcohol and Drug Services Providers (CAADSP) is proposing a behavioral health (BH) model to help guide further discussion with the Colorado Legislature, Governor, health policy makers, providers, and other stakeholders. Additionally, this proposal recommends several actions to expand upon the recommendations made in the Colorado Blue Ribbon Commission for Health Care Reform’s Final Report." -Transforming Colorado’s Behavioral Health System, Executive Summary. Read the entire publication.