Center of Excellence
The Center of Excellence for Integrated Health Solutions (CoE-IHS) is committed to advancing treatment for co-occurring physical and mental health conditions, including substance use disorders.
Learn MoreCoordinating general health, mental health and substance use treatment through a patient-centered, team-based approach benefits the people being served, their caregivers and their providers and is the core focus of integrated health.
People with mental health and substance use challenges have shorter life expectancy than the general population — due largely to untreated and preventable chronic illness exacerbated by health disparities and unfairness in the system. We drive policy, social and practice changes that use integrated health as a proven solution to closing the mortality gap and expanding access to comprehensive, coordinated care.
Our work spans a broad array of methods to improve integrated care delivery, including expanding workforce capacity and driving practice transformation. Leveraging the field’s top experts, we lead the design and delivery of capacity-building research, resources and tools to advance integrated health as a standard approach to care.
Events
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Primary Pathways: Paving the Way for Pediatric Behavioral Health IntegrationJul 8, 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
Join us on Tuesday, July 8, 12:30-1:30 p.m. ET, for Primary Pathways: Paving the Way for Pediatric Behavioral Health Integration. Attendees will learn about the development and implementation of the Primary Pathways Payment Model, a multipayer alignment pilot to expand and support pediatric practices in caring…
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Integrated Care in the Perinatal Period: A Peer-driven Recovery Support ModelJul 10, 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Pregnant and postpartum women with substance use disorders (SUDs) often face stigma, fragmented care, and limited access to coordinated support. Moms Do Care, an initiative of the Massachusetts Bureau of Substance Addiction Services, offers a trauma-informed, integrated care model that connects women to medical, behavioral health and social services. Central…
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Defining Workforce Needs and Planning Strategies for Integrated Care at the Provider LevelJul 16, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Successful integrated care depends on more than co-located services — it requires a cohesive workforce supported by smart strategies for tracking, planning and closing gaps using practical tools and data-driven insights.Join us on Wednesday, July 16, 2-3 p.m. ET for CoE-IHS Integration in Action: Defining Workforce…
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Exploring the Collaborative Care ModelAug 14, 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Join the CCBHC-E National Training and Technical Assistance Center on August 14, 12-3 p.m. ET, for a Collaborative Care Model (CoCM) Intensive. Collaborative care is an evidence-based approach designed to support people with mental health and substance use challenges in the primary care setting.For CCBHCs, the model provides opportunities to…
