MGMA 2017 Annual Conference

A Recipe for Success: Behavioral Health Integration in Primary Care (Room Room 204)

The model of caring for patients is changing - no longer can we deliver care in silos. Patients and care teams are demanding a collaborative environment that addresses the whole need of the patient including physical and behavioral health. Almost two years ago, University of Utah Community Physician Group partnered with University Neuropsychiatric Institute to embark on an experiment to embed social work in the primary care setting. This presentation shares models of care, barriers to integration, key success factors and lessons learned throughout our experience.