"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.
Collaborative Care for Patients with Depression and Chronic Illnesses
"Patients with depression and poorly controlled diabetes, coronary heart disease, or both have an increased risk of…
Case-managed Care Improves Outcomes for Depressed Patients with Multiple Medical Conditions
A growing body of evidence has shown that an integrated care approach can have a significant impact…
Identifying and Screening for Psychological and Comorbid Medical and Psychological Disorders in Medical Settings
This paper, by Rodger Kessler of the University of Vermont College of Medicine, focuses on the challenges…