Name
F02 - Kickstart Your Collaborative Care Program: An Implementation Checklist Made Simple
Date & Time
Thursday, October 16, 2025, 2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
Location Name
301A
Description

In the session titled " Kickstart Your Collaborative Care Program: An Implementation Checklist Made Simple," participants will receive a thorough overview of implementing the Collaborative Care Model in primary care and specialty medical care health systems and clinics. This comprehensive presentation will guide participants through key considerations, essential steps, and program requirements necessary for successful CoCM integration. Attendees will learn how to confidently bill for services while maintaining fidelity to the model, ensuring both financial viability and high-quality patient care. By sharing practical insights and real-world examples, this session will provide attendees with clear, step-by-step guidance on implementing the Collaborative Care Model, equipping them with the exact tools needed to improve access to effective care and achieve better patient outcomes.

Speakers
Nicole Portrude Ms., Director of Health System implementation, Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute, Philadelphia, PA
Clare McNutt PA-C, Senior Vice President of Health System Integration, Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute, Austin, MD
Content Level
Novice
Tags
Collaborative Care Model of Integrated Care, Medical, Technical assistance
Session Type
Concurrent
Slideshow link
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Handout 1 Link
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Objective 1
Understand key steps and stakeholder roles for CoCM implementation.
Objective 2
Evaluate registry and infrastructure needs for CoCM and billing compliance.
Objective 3
Define program eligibility and integrate billing requirements.
Content Reference 1

Behavioral Health Integration Services (No. MLN909432). (2024). CMS Medicare Learning Network. https://www.cms.gov/files/document/mln909432-behavioral-health-integration-services.pdf

Content Reference 2

Measurement-Based Care in the Treatment of Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders. (2021). Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute and The Path Forward. https://mmhpi.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/MBC_Report_Final.pdf

Content Reference 3

Bauer, A. M., Williams, M. D., Ratzliff, A., & Unützer, J. (2019). Best Practices for Systematic Case Review in Collaborative Care. Psychiatric Services, 70(11), 1064–1067. https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.ps.201900085

Content Reference 4

Moriarty, A. S., Coventry, P. A., Hudson, J. L., Cook, N., Fenton, O. J., Bower, P., Lovell, K., Archer, J., Clarke, R., Richards, D. A., Dickens, C., Gask, L., Waheed, W., Huijbregts, K. M., Van Der Feltz–Cornelis, C., Ali, S., Gilbody, S., & McMillan, D. (2020). The role of relapse prevention for depression in collaborative care: A systematic review. Journal of Affective Disorders, 265, 618–644. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jad.2019.11.105

Content Reference 5

Collaborative Care Registry Design Considerations. (2024). AIMS Center. https://aims.uw.edu/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/CoCM-Registry-Design-Considerations.pdf