Intermountain Medical Group Says Mental Health Integration is Cost-Neutral

OPEN MINDS On-Line News Strategic Health Care News Over the last decade, Bryner Clinic of Intermountain Medical Group has integrated mental health screenings into its primary care physicians’ practices and says that doing so is cost-neutral. Bryner Clinic spokespersons made the following observations about the integrated program: Giving patients more holistic treatment results in greater satisfaction for both provider and patient.   60% of patient complaints come from behavioral health problems.   Total medical expenses actually decrease slightly.   Making mental health part of the care routine decreases the stigma of mental illness. Bryner Clinic is one of several clinics in . . .