Abstract
Objectives: Comorbid psychiatric illness has been identified as a major driver of health care costs. The colocation of psychiatrists in primary care practices has been proposed as a model to improve mental health and medical care as well as a model to reduce health care costs. Methods: Financial models were developed to determine the sustainability of colocation. Results: We found that the population studied had substantial psychiatric and medical burdens, and multiple practice logistical issues were identified. Conclusion: The providers found the experience highly rewarding and colocation was financially sustainable under certain conditions. The colocation model was effective in identifying and treating psychiatric comorbidities.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 228-234 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Journal of Primary Care and Community Health |
Volume | 4 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jul 2013 |
Keywords
- Community health
- Disease management
- Managed care
- Prevention
- Primary care
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Community and Home Care
- Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health