Integrated Care News by CFHA

APRIL 16, 2025

CFHA represents thousands of professionals across the country who are implementing integrated care —the coordination of medical and behavioral health care in primary care and specialty settings. It provides immediate, non-stigmatized behavioral health support at the point of medical care, often in the same visit.

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Doctor On Demand

JUNE 2, 2025

If you’re considering mental health treatment, you may be wondering: can a psychiatrist prescribe medication? A psychiatrist is a licensed medical doctor (MD or DO) who specializes in mental health. Can a Psychiatrist Prescribe Medication? The post Can a Psychiatrist Prescribe Medication? Offers Therapy?

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A Country Doctor Writes

JUNE 3, 2025

Ironically, back when we were jumping through the hoops of Patient Centered Medical Home recognition, we got zero credit for squeezing sick patients into our schedule the same day they called - we qualified only if we had at least one “acute” slot designated in our daily schedule, even if nobody used it. That can be really bad.

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 18, 2025

The patient was enrolled in a cost-sharing program that reduced her out-of-pocket expenses by 70%, allowing her to access the medication. In addition, she received counseling on medication use, lifestyle changes, and nutritional goals. They published their insights in Nature Medicine.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

BHPs interacted with practice team members of all roles, but spent the most time consulting with medical providers, social workers, care managers, and nurses. Process maps revealed similar processes across BHPs/practices with some differences in completing screening and rooming and scheduling patients.

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Barton Associates

JUNE 19, 2025

There’s a lot that goes into running a healthcare facility , from managing patient care to ensuring adequate coverage around the clock. As a healthcare facility, your primary focus is on consistently providing the highest-quality services possible to your patients. What are the limitations of permanent healthcare staffing solutions?

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Plum Health

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

She had tried traditional therapy and medication, but nothing seemed to work. When she joined our direct primary care practice, we were able to develop a personalized treatment plan that included medication management and counseling. One of my patients, Sarah, had been struggling with anxiety for years.

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