Tampa General integrates behavioral health into primary care

Becker's Healthcare December 20, 2024
Erica Carbajal

Tampa General has partnered with evolvedMD to bring behavioral health services directly into its primary care practices.

Through the collaboration, licensed psychiatrists, social workers and counselors will be embedded within Tampa General Medical Group primary care locations, enabling patients to access mental health care alongside routine medical services.The integrated model launched in October at a primary care office in St. Petersburg, with plans to expand to seven additional practices by the end of 2025.

When a primary care provider identifies patients in need of mental health support, they can refer them to the embedded behavioral health team. The team includes a care manager who works...

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