Francine Cournos

Jan 11, 2024 | ps.psychiatryonline.org | Christopher Lim |Alexander Chang |Francine Cournos |Roopa Mathur

Although the collaborative care model (CoCM) is widely recognized as the leading evidence-based model of primary care–based mental health care, CoCM implementation may face challenges pertaining to primary care provider (PCP) and psychiatrist participation and scheduling and patient eligibility. Colocated models of care, such as primary care behavioral health, may not realize the opportunities for care comanagement and interdisciplinary collaboration inherent in integration.