decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2020 Issue 6 (June)
Incorporate mental health, substance use screening into your practice
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Article Overview
This article discusses the growing role of mental health and substance use screening in non-behavioral health settings. It covers why these screenings are increasingly relevant, who is encouraging their use, and the broader practice and reimbursement considerations for clinicians and office staff evaluating whether to incorporate them.
Why This Topic Matters
The topic is relevant to practices that want to identify patients earlier, support whole-person care, and understand how screening services may fit into routine office workflows and reimbursement models.
What You Will Learn
- Why screening for mental health and substance use matters in general practice settings
- Which organizations and professional perspectives support routine screening
- What broader factors are affecting adoption of screening services
- How screening may fit into practice operations and reimbursement considerations
Who Should Read This
- Physicians
- Primary care practices
- Non-behavioral health providers
- Medical office managers
- Billing and coding professionals
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