New York State Contract Reporter #2135919

Funding to Expand Psychiatric Collaborative Care Model for Perinatal Mental Health in NY Outpatient Practices

This opportunity supports the expansion of the Psychiatric Collaborative Care Model (CoCM) for perinatal mental health in outpatient OBGYN and family medicine practices across New York State. - Government Buyer: - New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH), Central Office, Contract Management - Scope and Purpose: - Funding to implement the Psychiatric Collaborative Care Model (CoCM) in outpatient OBGYN and family medicine practices - Focus on integrating behavioral health into primary care for perinatal patients - Aims to increase depression screening and treatment, reduce racial disparities, and improve clinical outcomes for birthing persons - Products/Services Requested: - Implementation of CoCM, including participation in OMH-provided training and technical assistance - Up to 17 awards available for eligible practices - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Priority given to counties without current CoCM presence and areas with higher maternal mortality rates and Medicaid/self-pay births - Applicants must not already provide CoCM or receive duplicative funding for initial implementation - Commitment to program sustainability and ongoing support through claims revenue - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are mentioned; opportunity is open to eligible outpatient practices

Description

The New York State Office of Mental Health announces funding availability to support the expanded implementation of the Psychiatric Collaborative Care Model (CoCM) in obstetrics and gynecology and family medicine practices statewide. CoCM integrates behavioral health into physical health care by enhancing primary care teams with psychiatric consultants and behavioral health care managers. The program aims to increase perinatal depression screening and treatment, reduce racial disparities in care, and improve clinical outcomes for perinatal patients. Up to 17 awards will be made to outpatient practices not currently providing CoCM, prioritizing those in counties with no current CoCM presence and at-risk areas with higher maternal mortality rates and Medicaid or self-pay births.

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