Results

Our Progress Step-by-Step

We are influencing national and state policy, educating employers, insurance representatives, and providers, and launching local efforts.

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.

Mar 17, 2022

Report
Integration and the Pediatric Behavioral Health Workforce

Integrating mental health and substance use treatment into pediatric care holds tremendous potential for addressing workforce challenges. By leveraging both pediatric primary care and behavioral health specialty care workforces, we can make significant strides in providing comprehensive care to young patients.

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Jan 1, 2022

Report
Collaborative Care Implementation Costs Across Health Care Systems

This report from MMHPI analyzes CoCM implementation cost data from 10 health systems nationwide that varied in size, U.S. region, and urban or rural setting.

Aug 13, 2020

Resource
How Do Individuals With Behavioral Health Conditions Contribute to Physical and Total Healthcare Spending? (Milliman High-Cost Patient Study)

Commissioned by Path Forward and conducted by Milliman. Where does healthcare spending actually go, and who are the patients behind it? In 2020 Path Forward commissioned Milliman to answer that question using 2017 claims for 21 million commercially insured Americans. The study, by Stoddard Davenport, T.J. Gray, and Steve Melek, is the clearest picture yet […]