An Introduction to Reimbursement and Coding for Psychiatric Collaborative Care Management Services

• By: Rachel A. Fernbach, Esq. NY State Psychiatric Association (NYSPA)
• October 1st, 2019
• behavioral health integration, care management, collaborative care, CPT codes, integrated care, Medicare reimbursement, psychiatric consultant, serious mental illness
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Integrated care has been recognized as a valuable tool for enhancing the overall health of individuals with serious and persistent mental illness (SPMI) by improving access to care and treatment for co-morbid medical conditions often experienced by individuals with SPMI. Similar benefits are also...

Clinicians’ Perceptions of Telephone-Delivered Mental Health Services

• By: Micaela Mercado, MSW, PhD Virna Little, PsyD, LCSW-r, MBA, CCM, SAP Eunice Kim, LCSW Concert Health
• July 1st, 2019
• access to care, behavioral health technology, collaborative care, Medicare reimbursement, telephonic mental health services, therapeutic alliance, underserved populations, workforce training
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There is a significant need for professional programs to provide training in the provision of telephone-delivered mental health services. Telephonic mental health services is an emerging practice approach that may meet the needs and the field’s commitment to addressing access to mental health...