Impact of Integrated Primary Care and Mental Health Models of Care on Health Services Utilization and Costs for Medicaid Beneficiaries with Mental Health Conditions or Substance Use Disorders

Over 64.5 million nonelderly adults have a mental health condition or substance use disorder, representing $88.4 billion in annual healthcare expenditures. Integrated primary care and mental health care models aim to improve mental health care while decreasing the cost of care. This study will look at how the utilization and costs of mental health care for those who receive mental health care through integrated care models compare to those who receive care from external community providers, and how the availability of mental health providers impacts the delivery of mental health services.