About CoCM

Lack of access to behavioral health care is an ongoing issue in the U.S. Primary care providers are increasingly required to diagnose and treat behavioral health concerns, with about 50% of all behavioral health disorders solely treated by primary physicians. 

Collaborative Care (CoCM) is an integrated healthcare practice that treats common behavioral health conditions in primary care settings. Based on principles of effective chronic illness care, CoCM tracks patients in a registry and includes a group of healthcare professionals who work together to consult on the best medical care and treatments for patients’ behavioral health