Results

The Path Forward, a coalition of health care purchasers, clinician associations, health systems, philanthropists, and health-related nonprofits, appreciates the Administration for its focus on ensuring improved access to quality mental health and substance use disorder care.   While this rule may prove challenging for employers and health plans in the near term, it is the responsibility […]

We are honored to announce that NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness), the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization, has joined Path Forward in our mission to ensure equitable access to quality mental health and substance use care. NAMI’s leadership in advocating for individuals with mental health conditions and their families has had a profound impact on communities across the nation.

Election Anxiety is spilling over into the workplace, affecting mental health and creating challenges for employers and HR leaders alike. The HR Policy Association tackled this pressing issue head-on with a webinar that provided valuable insights into fostering a respectful and productive work environment amidst a divided nation.

The National Council for Mental Wellbeing has joined Path Forward, a coalition that brings together stakeholders from across the health care ecosystem, to advance targeted policies and practices that will expand equitable access to quality mental health care.

The Collaborative Care Model: How it works, how it can be integrated into primary and specialty care settings, and its many benefits.

Over 100 faculty members and residents from residency programs across the United States convened in Washington, D.C., for the 3rd Collaborative Care Model (CoCM) Residency Training Education Conference.

The first business-led statewide mental health initiative is here! Launched at the 2024 Leadership Conference on Safety and Sustainability, headlined by Michael Phelps, the initiative focuses on making Florida a top-five state for overall well-being and, ultimately, the healthiest state in America.

Measurement-based care (MBC) is an essential strategy for early screening, intervention, and mitigating medication adverse effects, ultimately improving mental health outcomes.

Funded by the Sozosei Foundation, this white paper report presents the NCQA’s findings and highlights models that have successfully improved access to care. These models have the potential to influence the future design of behavioral health networks and adequacy standards.

This webinar delved into the intricate implementation of the Collaborative Care Model within primary care settings. Attendees gained valuable insights into how these programs are being integrated, the progress they have made, and their current status.

This report explains how the Collaborative Care Model can potentially mitigate mental healthcare accessibility and the healthcare workforce shortage by providing effective and financially sustainable care to patients on a large scale.

The issues of mental health access and quality have become increasingly recognized as foundational to employer health strategy. 

Key Focus Areas: Network Access, Other Access, Quality of Care Management, Integration into Primary Care and Workplace Mental Health.