Examining the impact of Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics in New York State

A Service User Informed Study of Certified Community Behavioral Health Center (CCBHC) Implementation and Impact in New York State

NIH-funded research Rand Corporation · NIH-11173774

This study looks at how Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics in New York help people get the care they need and compares two different ways these clinics operate, with input from patients to see how it all affects their treatment and overall health.

Quick facts

Grant typeR01 grant
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionRand Corporation NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (Santa Monica, United States)
Project IDNIH-11173774 on NIH RePORTER

What this research studies

This research investigates how Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs) operate and their effects on patient care in New York State. By incorporating insights from service users, the study aims to evaluate the implementation of CCBHCs and compare two different models of care. It will utilize qualitative interviews and data analysis to understand how these clinics affect acute care utilization and overall quality of behavioral health services. The findings could inform future healthcare policies and payment reforms in behavioral health.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals receiving behavioral health services at Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics in New York State.

Not a fit: Patients who are not receiving care from CCBHCs or those outside of New York State may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved behavioral health services and better patient outcomes through enhanced understanding of effective care models.

How similar studies have performed: While there have been studies on behavioral health service models, this specific focus on CCBHCs and the inclusion of service users in the research team is relatively novel.

Where this research is happening

Santa Monica, United States

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
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