Results
Our Progress Step-by-Step
Over the past two years, we have passed a $60M national bill (with a 10 percent set aside for Collaborative Care); influenced state regulators in Texas, Maryland, and Washington to adopt our network adequacy and parity standards; educated hundreds of employer and insurance representatives and thousands of primary care doctors, psychiatrists, and other medical staff; and launched local pilots and a state-wide Collaborative & Measurement-based Care scaling effort in Texas.
See the readings below for more details about our step-by-step progress as an organization and nation.
May 17, 2023
Case StudyBlue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan’s Collaborative Care Model Improves Patient Health and Lowers Costs
Studies show that chronic conditions can be better managed when behavioral health problems are addressed. Patients get better faster. And care costs less.
May 10, 2023
EventSolving the Youth Mental Health Crisis: A Philanthropic Dialogue
Briefing provided to a diverse group of more than 50 philanthropists and their representatives, including individual philanthropists and foundation representatives from national, place-based and community foundations.
Apr 23, 2023
ReportVoice of the Purchaser Survey on Behavioral Health Report
Only 31% of employers were satisfied with network access for behavioral health services according to a survey of 221 employers that provide health coverage to over 10 million employees and dependents.
Apr 17, 2023
ReportImproving Behavioral Health Care for Youth Through Collaborative Care Expansion
The Collaborative Care Model (CoCM) stands out as the most evidence-based method for integrating behavioral health into primary care. Despite its proven effectiveness, especially for children and adolescents, adoption has been slow, particularly in pediatric practices.
Apr 1, 2023
ReportCollaborative Care Implementation Costs Across Health Care Systems
Report analyzing CoCM implementation cost data from 10 health systems nationwide that varied in size, U.S. region, and urban or rural setting.
Dec 17, 2022
ResourceAdvanced Request for Information: Behavioral Health Integration
This Advanced Primary Care RFI builds off the principles outlined in the PBGH Common Purchasing Agreement and is intended to be used by purchasers interested in making advanced primary care available for their employees.
Nov 23, 2022
ResourceCollaborative Care Model 101
From our partner organization, the American Psychiatric Association, these resources explain the Collaborative Care Model and how to successfully integrate it into a primary care setting, including training, implementation, reimbursement, and more.
Nov 1, 2022
ReportImproving Behavioral Health Care for Youth Through Collaborative Care Expansion
Policy brief provides a national scan of Medicaid programs to understand which states cover Collaborative Care and how.
May 25, 2022
LetterAPA Expresses Concerns About Lack of Parity Enforcement in Letter to DOL Secretary
Letter to Department of Labor Secretary urging more dedicated parity enforcement
May 16, 2022
ResourceThe Practice and Billing Toolkit: Tools for successful implementation of the Collaborative Care Model
The American Psychiatric Association created a toolkit compiling sample tools and resources from pioneer practices that have implemented the Collaborative Care Model (CoCM) and are billing for services delivered in the model.
Mar 30, 2022
TestimonyBehavioral Health Care When Americans Need It: Ensuring Parity and Care
Testimony to Senate Finance Committee by Meadows President Andy Keller, Ph. D
Mar 20, 2022
TestimonyUS Senate, Finance Committee Hearing on Behavioral Health Care When Americans Need It
HR Policy statement to the Senate Finance Committee recommending any legislation include funding for integrated care, specifically the Collaborative Care Model, and remove barriers employers face in expanding telehealth offerings to employees.