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Behavioral Health and Primary Care Integration in Rural Health Facilities: Policy Brief and Recommendations to the Secretary

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Provides an overview of the prevalence of mental illness and substance use disorders in rural areas. Discusses the role of rural primary care providers in treating these conditions. Outlines federal programs and resources to support behavioral health and primary care integration. Offers policy recommendations related to access to care; workforce recruitment and retention; telehealth, technology, and broadband; and reimbursement and sustainable revenue.
Date
06/2022
Type
Document
Organization
National Advisory Committee on Rural Health and Human Services
Tagged as
Access · Behavioral health · Integrated service delivery · Mental health · Mental health conditions · Policy · Primary care · Recruitment and retention of health professionals · Reimbursement and payment models · Substance use and misuse · Technology for health and human services · Telehealth

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  • National Advisory Committee on Rural Health and Human Services, view details