Variation in Use of Psychiatric Collaborative Care Model Codes and Episodes of Care for Commercially Insured Individuals

Integrated behavioral health, which incorporates behavioral health services into general medical settings, is an effective approach to improving access to mental health care. The psychiatric collaborative care model (CoCM), a team-based approach involving a primary care provider, behavioral health care manager, and consulting psychiatrist, has strong evidence supporting its effectiveness for treating conditions such as…

Modality of Behavioral Health Care Delivery in Commercial Claims: Implications for Telehealth Policy

Telepsychiatry has become a critical tool for expanding access to behavioral health care, with utilization increasing substantially during the COVID-19 pandemic alongside federal telehealth policy flexibilities. While some flexibilities have been made permanent, others are set to expire, and the effects on access to care remain unclear. Understanding the extent to which patients receive behavioral…

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