A Message from NCTracks on Behalf of NC Medicaid Collaborative Care Management Funding Opportunity

Collaborative Care Management (CoCM) is an evidence-based behavioral health integration model designed to support primary care clinicians as they assess and treat patients with mild to moderate behavioral health conditions. 

CoCM improves patient outcomes, increases satisfaction for both patients and providers, and reduces healthcare costs and stigma related to mental health and substance use disorders. The model complements other integrated models, including the North Carolina Psychiatric Access Line (NC-PAL). 

The NC General Assembly has allocated $5 million for capacity building of Medicaid-enrolled primary care practices across the state to adopt CoCM. NCDHHS is contracting with Community Care of North Carolina (CCNC) to manage the CoCM Capacity Building award program in partnership with NC AHEC. The goal is to increase access to evidence-based behavioral healthcare for primary care practices and their patients through the use of the CoCM model.

For more information and how to apply, visit the Community Care of North Carolina Collaborative Care Management Capacity Building Fund Application.