Journal Article

A literature review describing common practices for transitioning patients from specialty mental health care to primary care, including substance use

Presents an approach to developing and implementing an interprofessional ACT in a health system, with key factors to consider and lessons learned, such as aligning improvement areas with health system leadership priorities and involving leadership in goal creation

Reviews the use of disulfiram, acamprosate, and naltrexone for alcohol use disorder (AUD) in primary care, and concludes that the knowledge and prescription of pharmacotherapy for AUD is insufficient

Describes the process of implementing an electronic health records-based registry of adult patients with unhealthy alcohol use in a health system in California

Systematic review of the literature looking at the efficacy of using remote technology to deliver primary care and exploring the impact of using technology versus receiving in-person care

Explores the use of technology to facilitate behavioral health and primary care integration with a focus on (1) screening for behavioral health issues, (2) clinician documentation, and (3) sharing data among clinicians, patients, and authorized parties. Details action-oriented recommendations and strategies for safe use of health IT for stakeholders and policymakers seeking to advance efforts to integrate behavioral health with primary care

A narrative review that provides an overview of several models of whole-person care and studies that illustrate the business case and evidence for implementing whole-person models in primary care

Review of the literature related to the use of telehealth services in primary care and challenges experienced with implementation

Review of findings on efficacy of using telehealth for treatment of substance use disorders (SUDs) including alcohol use disorder, suggesting limited evidence to date about telehealth compared to in-person care for SUDs

Review that provides guidance on how to integrate screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment into clinical care through the use of technology, such as electronic health record systems or patient portals