The California Quality Collaborative (CQC) and Collaborative Family Healthcare Association (CFHA) will highlight the technical assistance approach, lessons learned and progress of CalHIVE Behavioral Health Integration (CalHIVE BHI), a three-year California-based improvement collaborative dedicated to accelerating behavioral health integration in primary care practices across the state. Presenters will describe effective techniques and challenges faced as the collaborative aligns and provider organizations receive tailored support as they plan for and launch implementation of either the Primary Care Behavioral Health model or the Collaborative Care Model. In this project, CQC, with successful experience driving quality improvement and system transformation for ambulatory health care providers, partners with CFHA, bringing together their expertise integrating physical and behavioral health. We'll explore strategies that balance individualized attention with broad-based guidance, all aimed at enhancing patient care and mitigating provider burnout. This session will provide valuable insights into the practical aspects of delivering technical assistance that helps organizations build the capacity to launch and sustain integrated care in a diverse range of healthcare settings.
Daniela Vela Hernandez LMFT, Technical Assistance Associate, Collaborative Family Healthcare Association, Imperial, CA
Mary Nickel-Nguy DSW, LCSW, Senior Manager, Behavioral Health Integration, Purchaser Business Group on Health / California Quality Collaborative, Sacramento, CA
California Quality Collaborative: CalHIVE Behavioral Health Integration https://www.pbgh.org/initiative/calhive-behavioral-health-integration/
California Quality Collaborative: Behavioral Health Integration Improvement Collaborative Curriculum https://www.pbgh.org/cqc-behavioral-health-integration-improvement-collaborative-curriculum/
Delta Center California: Fostering Collaboration and Collective Action for Better Care https://www.chcf.org/project/delta-center-california-fostering-collaboration-collective-action-better-care/
Collaborative Care: An Integrated Care Model That Works https://news.blueshieldca.com/2023/11/08/collaborative-care-an-integrated-care-model-that-works
Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings, The Primary Care Behavioral Health (PCBH) Model: An Overview and Operational Definition