New Jersey Proposes A Single License for Outpatient Integrated Primary Care & Behavioral Health Treatment

The New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) plans to create a single, integrated license for outpatient health care facilities that will allow the license holders to deliver integrated primary care, mental health, and addiction treatment services, as described in a new proposed rule. NJDOH anticipates that the integrated license will enable delivery of comprehensive, whole-person care, leading to improved health outcomes and a better consumer experience. Currently, provider organizations seeking to provide integrated care, primary care, and behavioral health care must provide three separate licenses and comply with separate regulatory requirements.

On April 21, 2025, the Proposed Rule: Licensure . . .