State Options for Integrating Physical and Behavioral Health Care

October 1, 2011 In October 2011, the Integrated Care Resource Center (ICRC) released a technical assistance brief that describes existing and emerging options that are being used or considered by states for integrating the management and financing of physical and behavioral health services, with a focus on individuals with serious behavioral health needs. The four integration models offer alternatives with various lead organizations serving as the core integrated care entity, including (1) managed care organizations (MCOs); (2) primary care case management programs (PCCMs); (3) behavioral health organizations (BHOs); and (4) MCO/PCCM and BHO partnerships as facilitated by financial alignment . . .