COLLABORATIVE CARE MODEL (COCM)

What is Collaborative Care Model (CoCM)?

Collaborative Care, originally developed by the University of Washington, is a cost-effective, evidence-based integrated behavioral health care model. The primary care provider, behavioral health care manager, and psychiatric consultant function as a team, using a shared care plan, to meet the needs of patients with mild to moderate behavioral health concerns.

Interested in learning more about Collaborative Care?

Check out interviews with practice members to hear how Collaborative Care has transformed their work, improved their ability to support patients with behavioral health needs, and why they would recommend Collaborative Care.

• JOSH ABLITZ, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE MANAGER, IHA
• JENNIFER BECKER, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE MANAGER, LPO, LLC
• DR. COREY DEAN, PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIAN, IHA

Do you have additional questions and interest in specific CoCM topics?

Check out these FAQs focused on staffing, billing, data and reporting, nomination and designation status.