Name
E13 - Breaking Boundaries with Technology: Expanding Access to Integrated Behavioral Health at Scale
Date & Time
Thursday, October 16, 2025, 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Location Name
306C
Description

This presentation will explore how technology-enabled care is breaking traditional barriers to integrated behavioral health, expanding access while supporting workforce sustainability. By leveraging Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM), Remote Therapeutic Monitoring (RTM), and the Collaborative Care Model (CoCM), clinics can increase patient engagement, enhance measurement-based care, and scale mental health services efficiently. Using real-world case studies from Wellness Connection, attendees will learn practical strategies for implementing remote monitoring and digital tools to improve behavioral health outcomes while maintaining financial sustainability. This session will provide actionable insights into how technology can redefine access, improve care coordination, and support underserved populations in primary care settings.

Speakers
Nicholas Bryant MD, Chief Clinical Officer, Wellness Collection, Wylie, TX
Nicholas Bryant
Content Level
Intermediate
Tags
Collaborative Care Model of Integrated Care, Cost Effectiveness or Financial sustainability, Technical assistance
Session Type
Concurrent
SIG or Committee
Collaborative Care Model (CoCM), Medicine
Objective 1
Understand the role of technology-enabled collaborative care (CoCM, RPM, and RTM) in breaking traditional access barriers.
Objective 2
Identify digital tools that improve engagement, adherence, and measurement-based care in integrated behavioral health.
Objective 3
Learn how to implement and scale digital behavioral health solutions in primary care settings.
Content Reference 1

Basu, S., et al. (2019). Primary Care, Behavioral Health, and Workforce Shortages: Barriers to Integrated Care. Health Affairs, 38(1), 54-61.

Content Reference 2

Fortney, J. C., et al. (2018). Implementing Measurement-Based Care in Integrated Behavioral Health. Psychiatric Services, 69(10), 1046-1052.

Content Reference 3

Reiss-Brennan, B., et al. (2021). Scaling Collaborative Care Models: Lessons from Health System Implementation. JAMA Psychiatry, 78(2), 121-130.

Content Reference 4

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) (2023). Addressing Access Gaps in Integrated Behavioral Health. NAMI Policy Report.

Content Reference 5

Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) (2021). Projected Physician Shortages and Implications for Behavioral Health Care. AAMC Research Brief.