A growing body of evidence has shown that an integrated care approach can have a significant impact on improving health outcomes, increasing patient satisfaction, and managing health care costs. A study recently published in the New England Journal of Medicine supports an integrated approach by demonstrating the direct benefit of coordinating primary/medical health care with mental health care for depressed patients with multiple medical conditions.
President’s 2016 Budget Proposes $44.6 Million Increase for SAMHSA, Reversal of Sequestration Cuts
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration would see a $44.6 million increase in its funding…
CMS intends to modify requirements for Meaningful Use
Yesterday the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced intent to engage in rulemaking to update…
Chronic Pain Disease Management Program
The Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing is excited to announce the 2015 launch of…
CBHC at the Colorado Press Annual Convention
We have another “win” in our efforts to outreach to media representatives. Thanks to Jennifer Forker and…