Coordination of Care 

Coordination of care between behavioral health clinicians and medical care providers improves the quality of patients' care

Individuals with mental health and substance abuse disorders frequently rely on multiple organizations and treatment professionals to provide their health care.  Additionally, a significant number of people with serious medical conditions also have behavioral health conditions. 

Effectively coordinating care between these treatment professionals can lead to improved health outcomes, result in reduced healthcare costs, and benefit practitioners by enhancing networking with other professionals. 

To learn more, download our Coordination of Care flyer.
Download a helpful Coordination of Care checklist.

Please be sure to have the member sign a release of information form. You may use your own form, or access the Optum Confidential Exchange of Information form.  

For more information on release of Substance Use Disorder information under CFR 42, Part 2, please refer to: December 2024 Archived Webinar: 42 CFR Part 2 Final Rule – What You Need to Know​ | Focus:PHI. Federal rules apply nationwide, but states can impose stricter protections and may require state-specific release of information forms.  Refer to your state’s Department of Health website or Behavioral Health website for more information.