Overcoming challenges to integrating behavioral health into primary care

J Healthc Qual. 2005 Sep-Oct;27(5):34-42. doi: 10.1111/j.1945-1474.2005.tb00575.x.

Abstract

Integrating behavioral healthcare into the primary care setting is associated with many benefits; however, plans to integrate care must address several challenges. This article identifies the challenges of integrating behavioral health specialists into primary care and describes strategies used to overcome these challenges.

MeSH terms

  • Behavioral Medicine / organization & administration*
  • Cooperative Behavior
  • Delivery of Health Care, Integrated*
  • New York
  • Organizational Case Studies
  • Primary Health Care*