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Mind and Body Reunited: Improving Care at the Behavioral and Primary Healthcare Interface

Authors: Barbara J. Mauer, MSW, CMC, Benjamin G. Druss, MD, MPH

Published in: The Journal of Behavioral Health Services & Research | Issue 4/2010

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This paper reviews current models, research, and approaches to improving care on the primary care/behavioral health interface in the USA. We focus on care in the public sector where high rates of comorbidity, regulatory burdens, and lack of resources create particular challenges to collaboration and coordination. To achieve the goals of improved coordination and collaboration, it will be critical to address key financing, workforce, information technology, performance assessment, and research issues. It will also be critical to engage multiple stakeholders including consumers, mental health and health providers, and policymakers and public sector funders.

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Title: Mind and Body Reunited: Improving Care at the Behavioral and Primary Healthcare Interface
Authors: Barbara J. Mauer, MSW, CMC
Benjamin G. Druss, MD, MPH
Publication date: 01-10-2010
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: The Journal of Behavioral Health Services & Research / Issue 4/2010
Print ISSN: 1094-3412
Electronic ISSN: 2168-6793
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11414-009-9176-0

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