Creating Connections: An Early Look at the Integration of Behavioral Health and Primary Care in Accountable Care Organizations

Creating Connections: An Early Look at the Integration of Behavioral Health and Primary Care in Accountable Care Organizations Individuals with mental illness are among the highest need, costliest patients in the U.S. health care system, yet they receive inadequate behavioral health care. Researchers have proposed various models that integrate behavioral health with primary care in order to improve care and outcomes. This report showcases integration approaches at two accountable care organizations. The Commonwealth Fund