Mgma Small Talk

This episode of the Consultant’s Corner podcast features MGMA consultants James Corbett, MDiv, JD, and Kate Bailey, MPH, discussing integrating behavioral health services into primary care practices. Sitting with host Daniel Williams, MBA, MSEM, both explored trends in behavioral health, challenges with integration, strategies for billing and staffing, as well as the future of crisis care. Key Takeaways:- Corbett and Bailey discuss the integration of behavioral health in primary practices, highlighting the benefits of a non-hospital based approach and the potential for technology to enhance care. They emphasize the importance of community involvement and hyperlocal focus in shaping behavioral healthcare, particularly in areas funded by the opioid settlement.-While discussing challenges in integrating behavioral health into medical practices, including setting up the right model and communication/collaboration strategies, Bailey emphasized the importance of credentialing and billing in this integration.-Regard