What is Collaborative Care?
The Collaborative Care Model (CoCM) is a team-based approach to mental health that involves a group of healthcare providers working together to deliver comprehensive and coordinated care to patients. At Alpine Pediatrics this includes a Care Manager, a Pediatric Provider, and a Psychiatric Consultant. The Care Manager will communicate with the family regularly to monitor treatment effectiveness, to track patient progress and to provide education and resources. The Care Manager will then report back to the CoCM team.
Why Collaborative Care?
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Comprehensive Care: Collaborative care ensures that all aspects of a child's health—physical, emotional, and social—are addressed. This holistic approach leads to better health outcomes and improved overall well-being. |
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Enhanced Communication and Coordination: Regular communication and coordination among healthcare providers prevents fragmented care and ensures that all team members are informed about the patient’s condition and treatment plan. |
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Early Detection and Intervention: Children and adolescents are at a critical stage of development, and early detection of mental health issues can significantly influence their long-term outcomes.
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What to expect from Collaborative Care?
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Coordination of Care |
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Family Support and Education |
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Resource Navigation |
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Monitoring and Follow-Up |
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Advocacy |
Will I be billed for this service?
Medicaid fully pays for these services. Most private insurances recognize these services and have a contract rate that reduces the cost. The cost goes toward your deductible until that is met. After we submit to your insurance company, the reduced out of pocket cost to you will be between $100-200 and the average patient is in the program for 3-4 months. If you would like to contact your insurance company,
click here to see more specific information. If you do not have insurance, you will receive a 25% discount if payment is made within one week of receiving a text notification. You can ask to be removed from the program at any time, however, the cost cannot be prorated if you decide to end the program in the middle of the month.
