{"id":34906,"date":"2020-06-18T22:25:20","date_gmt":"2020-06-19T02:25:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/saratogabusinessjournal\/?p=34906"},"modified":"2020-06-19T10:08:18","modified_gmt":"2020-06-19T14:08:18","slug":"long-before-covid-19-saratoga-hospital-had-program-for-behavioral-health-services","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/saratogabusinessjournal\/2020\/06\/long-before-covid-19-saratoga-hospital-had-program-for-behavioral-health-services\/","title":{"rendered":"Long Before COVID-19, Saratoga Hospital Had Program For Behavioral Health Services"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Last year, long before COVID-19, Saratoga Hospital launched a pilot \u201ccollaborative care\u201d program to help primary care physicians connect patients to behavioral health services. Today, hospital officials say behavioral health services are integrated into all eight Saratoga Hospital Medical Group primary care practices\u2014a model that is proving invaluable in helping patients cope with the stress of the pandemic.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"> \u201cOur world is changing irrevocably, and that\u2019s bound to have a significant impact on mental health,\u201d said Janice Prichett, executive director of behavioral health at Saratoga Hospital. \u201cPeople are worried about their health, their loved ones and their jobs. Many are feeling sad, anxious, or isolated.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"> \u201cEven those with the best coping skills are likely to need some support. This integrated, collaborative model makes it easier for them to get help.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">She said the model works, in part, because it recognizes the importance of patients\u2019 trusted relationships with their primary care provider. Patients share their concerns with their primary care provider and, within 24 hours, are contacted by a licensed behavioral health professional.<\/span><!--more--><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"> Behavioral health services are provided remotely by Saratoga Hospital\u2019s program partner, Concert Health, a national organization that helps practices deliver this integrated care. Services include mental health assessments, symptom management\u2014with psychiatric consultation for medication, if appropriate\u2014help with coping skills and other behavioral support services.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"> Because care is integrated with the primary care practice, behavioral health services are part of the patient\u2019s electronic health record, according to Prichett. As a result, primary care providers can easily monitor patients\u2019 progress. Saratoga Hospital and Concert Health providers can also consult on treatment and medication.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"> \u201cSaratoga Hospital led the way in integrating behavioral health services in all of its primary care practices, and the Saratoga region is reaping the benefits of that foresight and commitment,\u201d said Virna Little, chief operating officer of Concert Health. \u201cWhen the pandemic hit, Saratoga Hospital already had the systems in place to ramp up services and provide care promptly despite a significant increase in demand.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"> \u201cDuring an unprecedented time, our primary care practices are in a unique position to identify and provide care for patients whose behavioral health needs might otherwise go unmet,\u201d Prichett said. \u201cThat will make a difference for our patients, our providers and our community as a whole.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Last year, long before COVID-19, Saratoga Hospital launched a pilot \u201ccollaborative care\u201d program to help primary care physicians connect patients to behavioral health services. 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