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Gathering Family Perspectives on Integrated Care

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I am sharing a few excerpts from a family interview I conducted a few years ago that illustrates how integrated behavioral health enhances the four primary care functions. So, any concerns that I may have that are mental health but may also be medical, they were able to piggyback. Last week there were some concerns.

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An Open Letter to Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. On Why Integrated Care Should Be a Cornerstone of the HHS Agenda

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If your vision for health in America is about access, dignity, and truly holistic care, then integrated care should be at the heart of your Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) platform. It offers care where people already are: their doctor’s office, their community mental health clinic, their OB/GYN’s exam room.

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Community Integration: Pushing the Boundaries for a Better World

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On October 6, 2017, a van loaded with medical supplies departed from the Health Center, bound for the local airport. We must understand how the current policies impact access to care and identify policy-related barriers faced by our patients and families. Where can we start? Emphasize bi-directional collaboration.

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Implementation of Combined PCBH and CCBHC Models: Key Considerations

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Use CCBHC grant resources to embed BHCs more effectively in primary care, ensuring a seamless bridge to specialty services when needed. The Primary Care Behavioral Health (PCBH) Model: An Overview and Operational Definition. Journal of clinical psychology in medical settings , 25 (2), 109–126.

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Artificial Intelligence in Health Care

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Traylor and colleagues (2025) show that generative‑AI tools can boost health literacy by translating medical jargon into plain language. Photo by Steve Johnson on Unsplash The post Artificial Intelligence in Health Care appeared first on Integrated Care News. Cureus , 17(1), e76825.

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Vaccine Uptake Strategies & Ethical Considerations- Part II

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And yet others pose the question, “On what basis should we judge whether a parent’s medical decision for their child is morally acceptable?”. Image by Iván Díaz for Unsplash The post Vaccine Uptake Strategies & Ethical Considerations- Part II appeared first on Integrated Care News.

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In Search for the Antivax Vaccine: Strategical & Ethical Considerations

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Fostering Self-Reflection Let’s not forget the Tuskegee Study and other instances in which the medical system broke the trust of a minoritized population by conducting unethical studies for scientific advancement. Trust and truth go hand in hand.