Common use of Integration of Physical and Behavioral Health Services for the CRS and SMI populations Clause in Contracts

Integration of Physical and Behavioral Health Services for the CRS and SMI populations. Arizona must contract with an independent evaluator in order to conduct an evaluation of the integration of physical and behavioral health services for the CRS and SMI populations as described in paragraphs 19 and 20. The evaluation will focus on two components – integration of care and health outcomes. As part of the state’s revised evaluation design plan, as specified in subparagraph (a), the state must use baseline data from October 1, 2012 through September 30, 2013, and must begin the evaluation of the integration projects by October 1, 2013. The state must submit to CMS a written report of its finding no later than March 31, 2016.

Integration of Physical and Behavioral Health Services for the CRS and SMI populations. Arizona must contract with an independent evaluator in order to conduct an evaluation of the integration of physical and behavioral health services for the CRS and SMI populations as described in paragraphs 19 and 20. The evaluation will focus on two components – integration of care and health outcomes. As part of the state’s revised evaluation design plan, as specified in subparagraph (a), the state must use baseline data from October 1, 2012 through September 30March 31, 20132014, and must begin the evaluation of the integration projects by October 1April1, 2013. The state must submit to CMS a written report of its finding no later than March 31, 20162014.