Primary Care

those materials focused on managing unhealthy alcohol use in primary care settings

Alcohol Screening and Brief Interventions in Primary Care - Evidence and a Pragmatic Practice-Based Approach

Article that explains the current state of evidence for the effectiveness of SBI in primary care and describes how this evidence applies to routine care; also offers strategies to improve the acceptability of alcohol assessment

Alcohol Brief Intervention in Primary Care: Blood Pressure Outcomes in Hypertensive Patients

Studies association between alcohol brief intervention and blood pressure among patients with hypertension in a primary care setting

Billing Codes and Documentation Guidance for SBIRT Implementation

Guidance on billing codes and documentation necessary for implementing SBIRT in medical settings

MyOwnHealthReport

A health behavior and mental health assessment for patients that allows them to answer questions about their health that can be integrated into clinic workflows, including the AUDIT-C

Bringing Patient-Centered Care to Patients With Alcohol Use Disorders

Article describing how shared decision making for alcohol use disorder can be integrated into primary care practice, and the importance of patient-centered care for patients with alcohol use disorder

An SBIRT Implementation and Process Change Manual for Practitioners

Guides practitioners and administrators in implementing and sustaining SBIRT within a practice; includes information on process improvement strategies, planning and tailoring strategies, and worksheets to guide implementation

Alcohol, Smoking, and Substance Involvement Screening Test (ASSIST)

The purpose of this manual is to introduce the ASSIST and to describe how to use it in health care settings – particularly community based primary health care settings – to identify people who are using substances, so that a brief intervention (or referral) can be provided, as appropriate.

A Guidebook of Professional Practices for Behavioral Health and Primary Care Integration: Observations From Exemplary Sites

This Guidebook identifies the key professional practices prominent among exemplary integrated primary care organizations, with the goal of helping other sites integrate care more effectively. Findings are organized into two categories: Organization-Level Professional Practices, and Interpersonal and Individual Professional Practices.

Exploring Value-Based Payment to Encourage Substance Use Disorder Treatment in Primary Care

Examines how States and payers can use value-based payment to promote the integration of substance use disorder treatment in primary care

SUMMIT: Procedures for Medication-Assisted Treatment of Alcohol or Opioid Dependence in Primary Care

Provides an introduction to identifying and treating patients with substance use disorders in primary care settings, including the approach primary care providers (PCPs) should take in discussing alcohol or opiate dependence with their patients. Includes

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