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Behavioral Health Resources: Clinical Innovation

The resources in this area showcase multiple clinical innovations, including how the integration of physical and behavioral health improves patient outcomes and satisfaction, and reduces the total cost of care; how digital solutions can expand access to care and fill gaps in the continuum of care, and more.

Examples from the Field: Regional Networks of Behavioral Health Improving Access to Care

Access to behavioral health care unfortunately remains difficult due to the shortage of providers, stigma, lack of a true connected continuum of care, and more. This series of case studies featuring the innovative work of hospitals and health systems and their community partners, details how creative collaborative solutions can reduce fragmented care, improve outcomes and deliver positive returns on investment in a variety of ways.
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AHA podcast: Thinking Outside the Box to Reduce Behavioral Health Stigma and Disparities 

Matthew Hoag, director of integrated behavioral health at Denver Health, shares how the organization is innovating through integration to meet the behavioral health needs of its communities.
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Join us in celebrating Mental Health Awareness Month 2025 and learn how hospitals and health systems are addressing behavioral health care.
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Population Health Management

The Population health Management page contains current initiatives and resources related to improving care coordination and patient engagement supported by appropriate financial and care models.
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Behavioral Health Update Cover: February 2018

New Council Leaders…Mary Lou Mastro, system CEO for Edward-Elmhurst Health in Naperville, Ill., is 2018 council chair of the AHA’s Constituency Section for Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Services. Behavioral Health Top AHA Advocacy Item and more.
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Behavioral Health Update: May 2018 Cover

This edition covers an advocacy update, resources for Mental Health Awareness month, and more. 
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Behavioral Health Update: July 2018 Cover

Advocacy update, news, and more. Download the cover note below.
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The Value of Membership in the American Hospital Association - Behavioral Health Providers

AHA supports the integration of behavioral and physical health and helps hospitals play a key role in establishing partnerships to ensure access to a full continuum of behavioral health care.