Implement the Collaborative Care Model

Learn more about how to implement the Collaborative Care Model (CoCM), including a guide, job descriptions, and a financial modeling tool.

Implementation Guide

This guide from the University of Washington, AIMs Center is an introduction to the process of implementing the Collaborative Care Model (CoCM, from the crucial first step of understanding what it is to monitoring outcomes once CoCM is in place. Each step contains learning objectives along with materials to help you achieve them.

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Financial Modeling Workbook

APA's Support and Alignment Network and the Advancing Integrated Mental Health Solutions (AIMS) Center, in collaboration with the Institute for Family Health, created the Financial Modeling Workbook, which helps practices more accurately:

Estimate visit volume and the number of patients served;
Define and analyze how much time staff engage in key integrated care tasks; and
Estimate fee-for-service and CoCM CPT Code potential revenues

Register and download the Financial Modeling Workbook here.

APA Webinar – Introduction to the Financial Modeling Workbook

APA hosted a webinar to introduce the Financial Modeling Workbook which helps to assist practices in determining their net financial impact of implementing the Collaborative Care Model.

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Questions About the Workbook?

Below is the 2020 schedule for upcoming APA monthly office hours. If you have questions, please contact SAN@psych.org.

Wednesday, January 8: Noon – 1:00 p.m. ET
Wednesday, February 5: Noon – 1:00 p.m. ET
Wednesday, March 4: Noon – 1:00 p.m. ET
Wednesday, April 1: Noon – 1:00 p.m. ET
Wednesday, May 6: Noon – 1:00 p.m. ET
Wednesday, June 3: Noon – 1:00 p.m. ET
Wednesday, July 1: Noon – 1:00 p.m. ET
Wednesday, August 5: Noon – 1:00 p.m. ET
Wednesday, September 2: Noon – 1:00 p.m. ET
Wednesday, October 7: Noon – 1:00 p.m. ET
Wednesday, November 4: Noon – 1:00 p.m. ET
Wednesday, December 2: Noon – 1:00 p.m. ET

Office Hours Dial-In Information
Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://zoom.us/j/760751576
Telephone: (646) 876 9923
Meeting ID: 760 751 576

CoCM Provider Testimonials

Psychiatrist Perspective: Working in the Collaborative Care Model

Shannon Kinnan, MD, a psychiatrist at Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska shares her experience about providing psychiatric care through the Collaborative Care Model (CoCM) at a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) primary care clinic after taking APA's CoCM training.

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Primary Care Provider: Working in the Collaborative Care Model

Kristine McVea, MD, MPH, a physician at Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska shares her experience about working in the Collaborative Care Model (CoCM) at a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) primary care clinic after taking APA's CoCM training.

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CoCM Team Job Descriptions

Examples of Implementation of Collaborative Care

Find examples of the model being implemented across different service and payer types.

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Recommendations for Implementation

While much has been achieved, further efforts are necessary to realize the promise of behavioral health integration. The following recommendations highlight areas in need of additional research and development.

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Integrated Care

Improving access to mental health services and the overall health of patients.

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