The Academy Team

Establishing the National Integration Academy Council (NIAC) was a critical first step in building the AHRQ Academy to support the integration of behavioral health and primary care. The NIAC assists the project team in strategic planning, community building, national collaborations, product development, and learning. They conduct webinars and create resources and presentations to help bring the field together.

The carefully chosen experts on the NIAC work as individuals or as a group to support the AHRQ Academy. Due to their knowledge of and shared commitment to behavioral health integration, the NIAC is now nationally recognized for its valuable contributions.

NIAC members have included clinicians and experts in the areas of:

• Primary care,
• Behavioral health,
• Health care finance,
• Medical education,
• Patient advocacy,
• Health Policy,
• Health care for diverse populations,
• Health care policy,
• Addiction medicine, and
• Technical assistance.