News Report | September 22, 2019
UCHealth In Colorado To Invest $100 Million In Behavioral Health Services
On September 3, 2019, UCHealth in Colorado announced plans to invest at least $100 million over five years to enhance its behavioral health services. As part of this effort, within six months, UCHealth plans to launch virtual behavioral health services in its emergency departments. Within the next year, UCHealth anticipates collocating behavioral health workers in pilot primary care locations.
A key goal of the investments is to provide earlier detection and treatment for consumers with addiction and mood disorders, and increase access to new addiction treatment services. UCHealth intends to remove barriers by providing the right care at the right . . .