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Collaborative Care Model (CoCM) Pilot
The Collaborative Care Model (CoCM) uses a team-based approach to deliver evidence-based care for children and adolescents with behavioral health needs in the primary care environment. It is shown to improve access, clinical outcomes, and patient satisfaction at a return on investment of 6:1. Our analysis shows this to be a sustainable path to improving access to care in NH, but implementation challenges have impeded uptake. We can help! Partner with us for FREE access to:
- Training in CoCM and related practices for all identified team members
- Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist 1 hr/wk to provide caseload review
- Registry tool to track care and outcomes for enrolled population
- Technical assistance to support workflow development, change management, and reimbursement. Examples might include development of:
- Patient welcome/enrollment packet including script for determining insurance coverage
- Algorithm for selecting screeners and treatment monitoring tools
- Inclusion and exclusion criteria
- Billing Guide
- Behavioral Health Care manager training guide
- Data analysis and evaluation to understand the impact of CoCM on:
- Care quality and outcomes
- Patient satisfaction
- Provider satisfaction
- Cost
We are seeking a pediatric primary care site partner to help us further disseminate Collaborative Care in NH. Partners must employ a designated individual to serve as behavioral health care manager (min. requirement of bachelor’s degree in health-related field such as social work, nursing, psychology). The project will run through September 2026. Click here for more information about how to get involved in the pilot.
**This page will be updated as implementation materials are developed for public use. **
Review our Recent Reports:
In our efforts to better understand the barriers PCPs face in supporting patients with mental health needs, we have developed a number of NH-focused reports.
- "Mental Health Care Access for NH Youth: A Comparison of Two Models" by Katherine Lipp, Maya Gelting et al. (unh.edu)
- "The Current State of Behavioral Health in Primary Care for NH Youth" by Katherine Lipp, Delitha Watts et al. (unh.edu)
- "NH Children and Teens Experiencing Mental Health Disorders: An Analys" by Bethany Swanson, Erica-Lyn Plante et al. (unh.edu)