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 Study
Blue 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

Event
Solving 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.

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Apr 23, 2023

Report
Voice 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

Report
Improving 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.

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Apr 1, 2023

Report
Collaborative 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.

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Dec 17, 2022

Resource
Advanced 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

Resource
Collaborative 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.

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Nov 1, 2022

Report
Improving 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

Letter
APA 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

Resource
The 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

Testimony
Behavioral Health Care When Americans Need It: Ensuring Parity and Care

Testimony to Senate Finance Committee by Meadows President Andy Keller, Ph. D

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Mar 20, 2022

Testimony
US 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.