Behavioral Health Integration Grant
Promoting Integrated Behavioral Health
In 2024, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) launched the “Promoting Integrated Behavioral Health Care” grant program. This initiative aims to integrate behavioral health services with primary care to provide comprehensive care for patients. The grant supports collaboration between behavioral health and primary care providers to improve patient outcomes, particularly for those with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
Enhancing Care Coordination
The grant also focuses on enhancing care coordination through integrated care models. By funding programs that bring together primary care and behavioral health services, the initiative seeks to improve the management of chronic conditions and mental health issues. This holistic approach aims to reduce the fragmentation of care and ensure that patients receive seamless and continuous support.
