The Primary Care Behavioral Health Model: The “Why Now?” and “How?” (Updated!)
摘要
This chapter details the challenges our healthcare system is facing in both the primary care and mental health sectors in order to develop the rationale for integrating primary care using the Primary Care Behavioral Health (PCBH) model. The model is also outlined using the GATHER acronym, and its population health framework is explained. The chapter also reviews important related movements and innovations in healthcare that have influenced the development of the PCBH model.