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Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research

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01-07-2013 | Original Report

Care Integration in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: Implications for Behavioral Health

Authors: Bevin Croft, Susan L. Parish

Published in: Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research | Issue 4/2013

Abstract

Individuals with co-occurring serious mental illness and substance use disorders experience a highly fragmented system of care, contributing to poor health outcomes and elevated levels of unmet treatment needs. Several elements in the health care reform law may address these issues by enhancing the integration of physical and behavioral health care systems. The purpose of this paper is to analyze these elements, which fall into three domains: increasing access, restructuring financing and reimbursement mechanisms, and enhancing infrastructure. We conclude with a consideration of the implementation challenges that lie ahead.

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Title: Care Integration in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: Implications for Behavioral Health
Authors: Bevin Croft
Susan L. Parish
Publication date: 01-07-2013
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research / Issue 4/2013
Print ISSN: 0894-587X
Electronic ISSN: 1573-3289
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10488-012-0405-0

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