"Patients experience a dramatic boost in their chances of improvement, achieving positive results in an average of just 86 days compared to a lengthy 614 days with traditional care."
What is the Collaborative Care Model (CoCM)?
Over the past decade, integrating behavioral health with general medical services has showcased significant potential for improving patient outcomes, reducing costs, and breaking down the stigma surrounding mental health. At Embolden Therapeutic Services, we proudly take an active role in this essential integration by implementing the Collaborative Care Model (CoCM). We work alongside other healthcare providers who share our dedication to treating the whole patient, promoting a more comprehensive approach to health and well-being.
The Collaborative Care Model (CoCM), developed at the University of Washington, is an innovative way to deliver integrated care that effectively addresses common mental health issues—like depression, anxiety, PTSD, and substance use disorders—within medical settings such as primary care. This model serves as a valuable framework for enhancing patient care.
How CoCM Works
The Collaborative Care team operates under the guidance of a primary care provider (PCP) and consists of dedicated behavioral health care managers, psychiatrists, and often additional mental health professionals. Each member is encouraged to utilize their unique skills to the fullest. Together, they execute a measurement-guided care plan grounded in evidence-based practices, focusing on supporting patients who are working towards their clinical goals but may need extra assistance. This teamwork fosters an atmosphere of continuous improvement and personalized care.
This model is built on well-established principles of chronic illness management and emphasizes specific patient populations tracked through a registry to monitor treatment progress. By using measurement-based strategies, CoCM ensures that patients' objectives and clinical outcomes are prioritized and achieved.
Collaborative Care Team
The Impact of Collaborative Care
Supported by over 90 randomized controlled trials conducted both in the United States and internationally, Collaborative Care has emerged as the leading evidence-based approach to integrated care. The outcomes associated with this model are remarkable; it leads to significant clinical improvements, boosts satisfaction among both patients and providers, enhances overall functioning, and reduces healthcare costs.
While adopting Collaborative Care does necessitate changes at multiple levels and signifies a shift in medical practice, the results are truly transformative. Providers gain critical resources to enhance treatment effectiveness, while patients experience a dramatic boost in their chances of improvement—achieving positive results in an average of just 86 days compared to a lengthy 614 days with traditional care. By embracing this model, we can significantly enhance mental health care and uplift the well-being of our communities.
Interested in adding CoCM to your medical practice?
Embolden Therapeutic Services is partnering with physicians and their practices to develop and implement Collaborative Care Models (CoCM) across the United States.
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