Cooperative Agreement 2Q2CMS331961

The Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA) was awarded a $7,246,200 Cooperative Agreement from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) under the Innovation in Behavioral Health (IBH) Grant Program (CFDA 93.610). The purpose of this 8-year grant is to integrate behavioral healthcare with physical healthcare for individuals in Oklahoma with complex behavioral health needs and co-occurring conditions. Key products and services to be delivered include: 1) Providing certified electronic health records and health information exchange connectivity to enable care coordination and data sharing across providers; 2) Implementing an integrated referral system to facilitate seamless transitions of care; and 3) Offering practice facilitation support to help healthcare providers adopt evidence-based integrated care practices. This grant aims to create a more holistic, patient-centered healthcare environment where behavioral health is treated as an integral part of overall health, ultimately improving outcomes for vulnerable populations in Oklahoma.