Behavioral health conditions are prevalent, often undiagnosed or untreated, and deeply entangled with chronic disease management, which makes them one of the most costly conditions today. To devise an effective behavioral health system strategy, providers must prioritize programs tailored to their patients’ specific needs and acuity levels, while still ensuring financial and operational sustainability.

This research report outlines nine targeted behavioral health program models designed to more effectively address the needs of patients with behavioral health conditions.

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Behavioral health is a critical pillar of population health management

Almost one in five adults experiences a mental illness, and over half of patients with a diagnosed behavioral health need also have chronic conditions or other medical care needs. To design an effective behavioral health management strategy, programs must address common barriers and allocate resources based on acuity. Read more on page 7.

Prioritizing among nine behavioral health program models

Patient characteristics such as diagnosis, level of social and professional functioning, and duration of illness define a patient’s acuity level and inform the development of tailored services. To scale services system-wide, you must determine the best care delivery model based on patient demand, projected program impact, resource intensity, and program scalability. Read more on page 15.

Innovative behavioral health care delivery models

To design a comprehensive behavioral health management strategy, programs must address common barriers across low-, medium-, and high-acuity behavioral health patients. Effective patient management requires allocated resources to identify, treat, and manage targeted patient segments. Read more on page 21.

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