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.
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We Must Be Champions of Our Mental and Physical Health Safety Net – Before It’s Too Late
By Kara Johnson-Hufford A teen struggling with mental health issues caused by a rocky home life finds…