Bridging the Gap is an interview series featuring leading minds in healthcare innovation, and in the latest episode Dr. Brandon Kitay, Director of Behavioral Health Integration at Emory Healthcare, spoke with NeuroFlow CEO Chris Molaro. He shared how he helped Emory build its integrated care program from the ground up, and why he spent six […]
Bridging from the COMPLETE Care Act to New Legislation U.S. legislators continue to prioritize mental health funding, and in particular, integrated behavioral health programs. If passed into law, these policies could facilitate widespread integration through generous reimbursements. Building upon our previous discussion of the COMPLETE Care Act, it is important to explore how its principles […]
This is the second installation of our Amplifying Success series, which explores how integrated behavioral health programs, amplified by technology, can help health systems and plans achieve the Quintuple Aim. In this installment, we’ll examine how integrating behavioral health into medical care can significantly improve clinical outcomes while reducing high utilization, particularly among patients with […]
We are excited to announce our partnership with Atlantic Health System, a New Jersey-based health system that will use NeuroFlow’s behavioral health technology across 16 accountable care organization (ACO) sites. NeuroFlow will support the organization in its delivery of integrated behavioral health in primary care settings. Jim Barr, Vice President of Physician Value-Based Programs and […]
A significant body of research supports the benefits of integrating behavioral health into physical health care. Nevertheless, it can be challenging to launch and expand integrated behavioral health programs. Navigating upfront costs, securing stakeholder buy-in, and executing new workflows can make it difficult to achieve positive financial and clinical outcomes in a timely manner, and […]
To cope with growing mental health needs in the United States, and the significant shortage of mental health providers, health systems must integrate behavioral health into primary care. Despite the high level of urgency and the evidence supporting behavioral health integration, it has not been widely adopted. In a recent Health Affairs article, NEHI CEO […]
Integrating behavioral health into physical health is a growing priority for many healthcare organizations. Significant research demonstrates the efficacy of different integrated care models and their positive impact on both clinical and financial outcomes. However, building integrated behavioral health programs can be challenging. From earning stakeholder buy-in, to establishing new workflows, and leading change management, […]
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) recently announced it’s accepting funding applications to advance integration of behavioral health into primary care. Eligible applicants, including states and state agencies such as Medicaid, can access over $29 million in funding to further integrated behavioral health programs within their state. Applications are due May 22, […]
As health plans seek ways to reduce healthcare costs and increase the quality of care, it has become increasingly evident that addressing social determinants of health (SDOH) is essential. Identifying and addressing SDOH must be a fundamental part of an integrated care management program as physical outcomes will not improve unless individuals’ social, behavioral, and […]
Healthcare doesn’t need more fragmentation; the best solutions will drive connection. You will find over 41,000 apps when searching for “healthcare” in the Apple or Android app store. Drill down to “mental health,” and you will still find over 10,000 apps. Patients, providers, and payors are inundated with technology, and, no matter how well intended, […]
