Physical and Behavioral Health Integration: State Policy Approaches to Support Key Infrastructure
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National Academy for State Health Policy (NASHP)
Contributors
Kitty Purington
Charles Townley
Through the State Innovation Model initiative, health home state plan option, and other Medicaid authorities, states have made significant investments to develop and implement payment and delivery system reforms that better integrate the physical and behavioral health systems. This case study reviews emerging areas of consensus in what makes for a successful integrated care model and highlights how leading states have supported infrastructure development using diverse policy strategies.