Integrated Care News by CFHA

MARCH 12, 2025

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.

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Integrated Care News by CFHA

APRIL 16, 2025

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 provides immediate, non-stigmatized behavioral health support at the point of medical care, often in the same visit.

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Integrated Care News by CFHA

MARCH 21, 2025

On January 7, 2025, SAMHSA announced the award of one-year Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs) Demonstration planning grants to 14 states and Washington, D.C., CCBHCs focus on comprehensive behavioral health services, ensuring 24/7 crisis care, care coordination, and a broader continuum of behavioral health treatment.

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GeriPal

JANUARY 18, 2024

In particular, we talk about Katie’s and Jesica’s paper in NEJM titled “ Juggling Two Full-Time Jobs — Methadone Clinic Engagement and Cancer Care ,” which described the difficulty in managing cancer pain and methadone for opioid use disorder. I would like them to get married and unite, and have this real integrated care model.

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GeriPal

JULY 6, 2023

I have 24,500 veterans on our caseload, 14,000 individuals with diagnosed mental health issue, 8,500 with an alcohol and substance abuse. We have 350,000 grandparents taking care of grandkids. 60% of all medical costs have nothing to do with your health diagnosis. To Susan’s point.

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Maine Academy of Family Physicians

JUNE 21, 2024

Please consider getting involved here in Maine - the Maine Medical Association & the Maine Osteopathic Association have a joint Legislative Committee that meets weekly during the session (usually January - May). The AAFP applauds CMS for continuing to prioritize health equity in the 2024 IPPS proposed rule. Get Involved!

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