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Title
Bi-Directional Integration of Behavioral Health and Primary Care Services and Its Role in Health Care Reform

Course Reference	Course Start Day	Course End Day	Sponsor
T1	Tuesday	Tuesday	IN PART BY SAMHSA/HRSA

Course Description
Bi-directional integration is a core component of the conceptualization of health homes and health reform across the country. How specialty addiction programs link with their peers in mental health and primary care is a critical discussion. This workshop will identify national models of integration, identify the specific roles for addiction specialty agencies in this integration and assist participants in planning for integration in their area. Special attention will be paid to the importance of data collection and outcomes for integration efforts.

Course Description

Bi-directional integration is a core component of the conceptualization of health homes and health reform across the country. How specialty addiction programs link with their peers in mental health and primary care is a critical discussion. This workshop will identify national models of integration, identify the specific roles for addiction specialty agencies in this integration and assist participants in planning for integration in their area. Special attention will be paid to the importance of data collection and outcomes for integration efforts.

Speaker
Kathleen Reynolds, Director, SAMHSA/HRSA Center for Integrated Health Solutions Chuck Ingoglia, Vice President-Policy, National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare Jeff Capobianco, Performance Improvement Coordinator, Center for Integrated Health Solutions Jack Kemp, M.S., President and Consultant, JBK Consult, Inc.

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