State Innovations to Improve Integrated Care

Individuals with mental health and substance use conditions and comorbid chronic health conditions face increased morbidity and mortality. Improving access for people with these conditions requires more than integrated health care services — it requires health systems integration.

State-led initiatives in Medicaid and critical federal integrated care program support and models, such as the Promoting the Integration of Primary and Behavioral Health Care (PIPBHC) grant program and Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHC), aim to improve health, enhance care and reduce costs that are associated with developing person-centered systems of care that address an individual’s health holistically.

Join the Center of Excellence for Integrated Health Solutions (CoE-IHS) for State Innovations to Improve Integrated Care on Thursday, Aug. 31, 1-2 p.m. ET. This discussion hour with state experts will highlight opportunities to equip state-level health care officials, administrators, policymakers and researchers with valuable insights into the benefits, challenges and strategies associated with integrating primary and behavioral health care services. This session will highlight how states are leveraging existing programs and models to develop innovative ways to advance and sustain health systems integration. Don’t miss this discussion on supporting the unique integrated care needs in your state!