Products & Services: Primary Medical Care Support & Coordination
It is well known that over 50% of all primary care visits involve some level of mental health issues. Antidepressant medication is currently being prescribed at record highs, with over 70% being prescribed by general physicians. Integrating behavioral health with certain medical conditions will accelerate medical recovery, reduce medical costs, give support and consultation services to primary care physicians, and identify those patients who are in need of behavioral health intervention.
Primary Medical Care Support & Coordination Services
- Identifying patients with frequent admissions to emergency rooms and acute medical facilities, providing psychological assessment and intervention.
- Identifying patients with chronic pain problems - assessing for possible addiction and coordination for a better medical outcome.
- Identifying patients who utilize their PCP for psychiatric medication management, offering education and intervention.
- Identifying patients with specific medical conditions (i.e., diabetes, cancer, asthma, and heart problems), offering screening tools and intervention.
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