Changing Physician Roles and Relationships in Integrated Care

• By: Jeanie Tse, MD Jason Cheng, MD Institute for Community Living (ICL)
• October 1st, 2015
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Unacceptably high mortality and morbidity among people with serious mental illness have prompted a call to action for behavioral health providers from all disciplines. Included among these providers are physicians and other prescribers, who have an important part to play in the integration...

Behavioral Health Medical Homes: An Approach to Integrated Care

• By: Jason Cheng, MD Rosemarie Sultana-Cordero, MA, LMHC Jeanie Tse, MD Institute for Community Living (ICL)
• October 1st, 2014
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At first I was scared. I started skipping my appointments with my therapist and also Dr. Levy. I did not want to deal with it. But then my therapist and the doctor called me at home. They told me I was not alone, and they wanted to help me. That made all the difference. I came in. The doctor took...

Towards Seamless Integration: Advocating for Reform

• By: Jeanie Tse, MD Jason Cheng, MD Marc Manseau, MD David Woodlock Institute for Community Living (ICL)
• October 1st, 2014
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Many people with serious mental illnesses have difficulty accessing primary care or do not feel comfortable in primary care settings, for a host of reasons. Often, they have experienced trauma, resulting in trust issues that impact their ability to form relationships with new providers. As a...