Table 3.

Five Core Elements of Collaborative Care Model, Definitions, and Benefits

Element	Definition	Benefits
Patient-centered team care	Effective collaboration between a multi-professional health team using shared care plans that incorporate the patient’s specific health needs and desired health outcomes	● Address both physical and mental health concurrently ● Coordinated care that reduces duplicate assessments and prescription of medications ● Increased patient engagement, improved care experience and health outcomes
Population-based care	Care team uses a registry to actively identify and track patients in need of care	● Care team can reach out to patients who are not improving or responding well to treatment and provide individualized consultation
Measurement-based treatment	Treatment decisions are guided by clinical outcomes routinely assessed by validated measurement tools	● Ongoing monitoring of treatment effectiveness and adherence ● Alter treatment approach when health outcomes do not improve as expected
Evidence-based care	Applying findings from well-designed research studies to patient care and clinical decision-making	● Provide accessible and effective treatment for the patient’s specific clinical context
Accountable care	Providers are incentivized to provide high-quality care and improved clinical outcomes instead of the volume of care	● Ensure high quality care ● Reduce downstream healthcare costs (eg, hospitalization, emergency room)

Note: Adapted from American Psychiatric Association: Learn about the Collaborative Care Model.¹³¹