Collaborative documentation is far more than a technique for writing notes. When used intentionally, it becomes a foundation for partnership‑based care and serves multiple meaningful functions that shape the clinical encounter itself. The Functions of Collaborative Documentation A Process and an Outcome Collaborative documentation turns the note into both a shared activity and a tangible […]
For these practices, an Integrated Psychiatry approach—directly informed by the Primary Care Behavioral Health (PCBH) model—provides a flexible, population‑focused alternative. PCBH emphasizes rapid access, same‑day consultation, brief interventions, and team‑based care embedded directly within primary care workflows. Applying these principles, Integrated Psychiatry brings psychiatric expertise into the pediatric medical home, enhancing access, reducing stigma, strengthening […]
Over time, I’ve noticed more PCBH job postings recruit only for LISW/LPCC/LMFT (or equivalent). From my experience, many psychologists would love to work in PCBH, but they never get the chance. Many job postings don’t even list psychologists as an option, and when contacted, organizations often can’t offer pay that fits the level of training […]
Our book has six parts. The first is an update on the evidence for making this huge change to the scope and delivery of primary care services. We speak directly to leaders, with a hope of preparing them for a successful launch and scale-up. In the second and third sections, we provide information on specific […]
Marcus is a 40‑year‑old African American man whose primary care provider (PCP) recently noted significant changes in mood following his ALS diagnosis two months ago. During several follow‑up appointments, the PCP observed that Marcus appeared less engaged, showed diminished interest in life, and expressed overwhelming concern about what the progression of the disease might mean […]
Disclaimer: This blog was originally published on the National Academy for State Health Policy (NASHP) website (nashp.org) on 11.18.25. It is reproduced here with the permission of the author. You can access the original blog post at this link: How States Are Modernizing Facility Licensure to Advance Integrated Care – NASHP Modernizing facility licensure is […]
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