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Implementation of Combined PCBH and CCBHC Models: Key Considerations

Integrated Care News by CFHA

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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Practice patterns of Ontario physicians working in 'boutique' medical clinics [Economic or policy analysis]

Annals of Family Medicine

Results: Significant differences were seen in patient demographics, fees, and referral patterns amongst boutique clinic practices compared to Toronto Central LHIN and Ontario physicians. Comparatively, physicians in general practice were more likely to see patients for mental health, chronic disease, and preventive care.

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Ambulatory Behavioral Health Referral Patterns in the Setting of Chronic Medical Conditions [Behavioral, psychosocial, and mental illness]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: Patients with chronic medical conditions (CCs) and behavioral comorbidities have lower quality of life and increased healthcare expenses. Study Design: Secondary data analysis of patient demographic, referral, and encounter-level data extracted from site eMR (Epic). 8% (n= 1,146) were ordered for medical condition management.

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Screening for mental health problems in school can reduce and prevent later psychotic experiences

Medical Xpress

In a first-of-its-kind study, researchers at RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences have found that a school-based screen for mental health problems, combined with a referral system, can be effective at improving and protecting the mental health of adolescents.

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A Call for Engagement Outside of the Exam Room

Physician's Weekly

Many of us are taught in medical school and residency the importance of patient communication on improving patient satisfaction scores, quality metrics, and professional fulfillment. Connect patients with local resources such as food banks, housing assistance, and mental health services.

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Episode 384: Antiracism in Medicine – Episode 26 – Racial and Gender Health Disparities in Youth Suicide: Part 1

The Clinical Problem Solvers

She served on the National Institute of Mental Health Advisory Council and the APA’s Council for Research. Simon, MD, MPH , is Boston’s inaugural Chief Behavioral Health Officer, appointed by Mayor Michelle Wu.  Additionally, he consults with federal agencies on mental health system design and practices. Dr. 

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Hepatitis C Micro-elimination Using Patient Navigation In a Regional Healthcare System [Infectious diseases (not respiratory tract)]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: Hepatitis C virus (HCV) disproportionately impacts persons with substance use and mental health disorders within the United States. Setting: MedStar Health, a multidisciplinary and multispecialty health care system in the mid-Atlantic. Univariate statistics and multivariate regression statistics were calculated.