Integrating Primary Care and Behavioral Health Services: A ...

PCBH Model:
Referral Structure
Patient referred by PCP only; self-referral rare
“Warm handoff” on same day basis
BHC screens PCP appointment schedule to
“leverage” medical visits
Referral defined by pathway (e.g., initial DX of
diabetes, high risk for obesity onset at 12 month
well child, initial diagnosis of ADHD and aged
5-9 and + screen for parent-child relationship
problems)
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