Important Concepts in Integration: Coordination of Care

Members may receive services from more than one practitioner. Coordination of Care among practitioners is a best practice, as well as a vital contribution to integrating a member’s physical and behavioral health needs.  

Medical-to-medical coordination of care is important for all UnitedHealthcare plans. Equally important is medical-to-behavioral coordination of care.

UnitedHealthcare has compiled a list of helpful tools and resources to support this coordination:

Tools for You

• Confidential Exchange of Information Form
• Coordinating Care Flyer

Tools for Patients

• Patient Facing: Finding, Selecting & Working with a Behavioral Health Provider: How do you choose the right provider
  

External Resources

• AHRQ Academy for Integrated Behavioral Health and Primary Care
• SAMSHA on Care Coordination
• National Institute of Mental Health
• HHS: HIPAA Privacy Rule and Sharing Information Related to Mental Health
  
• American Psychiatric Association: Integrated Care