Applying the Integrated Care Approach: Advanced-Module 6

Module 6 - Lecture Slides

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This document provides an overview of implementing collaborative care in a practice. The author emphasizes the importance of understanding practice change in order to successfully implement collaborative care. The "business case" for integrated care is discussed, highlighting the improved patient outcomes and cost savings demonstrated in research and real-world evaluations. The importance of PCP and care manager buy-in is also addressed, with tips on how to sell integrated care to these stakeholders. The document also discusses how collaborative care can support other organizational initiatives, such as NCQA/HEDIS and PCMH. Payment options for collaborative care are outlined, including fully capitated, partially capitated, and case rate payment models. The document also provides guidance on liability and the different levels of consultation and supervision in collaborative care. The implementation process is broken down into five phases: laying the foundation, planning for clinical practice change, building clinical skills, launching care, and nurturing care. Each phase is described in detail, including steps and considerations. The document also addresses troubleshooting program challenges and monitoring quality improvement and accountability. The importance of sustainability is emphasized, with perspectives from experts on how to approach this aspect of collaborative care implementation. The document concludes with an overview of the implementation process.

Keywords

collaborative care

practice change

integrated care

patient outcomes

cost savings

PCP buy-in

care manager buy-in

payment options

implementation process

sustainability