The Integrated Care Podcast

In this episode of the Integrated Care podcast by the Collaborative Family Healthcare Association, the hosts discuss the importance of risk-taking in career development. They explore personal anecdotes and strategies for overcoming structural barriers to amplify diverse voices within healthcare. Key topics include the importance of mentorship, sponsorship, and the role of community in fostering career growth for underrepresented groups. The episode also touches on the unique challenges faced by women and people of color in leadership roles and the significance of developing specific skills to succeed.

In this episode of the Integrated Care Podcast from the Collaborative Family Healthcare Association, host Grace Pratt delves into the complex issue of burnout in the healthcare system. Joined by co-hosts Neftali Serrano and Jen Thomas, the conversation touches on the systemic and personal factors contributing to burnout, the importance of advocacy, and the need for focusing on meaning and purpose. The episode includes personal stories, reflections on the current state of healthcare, and practical advice on how to stay resilient and connected despite challenging times.

In this episode of the Integrated Care Podcast, hosted by Grace Pratt, join the conversation with co-hosts Bridget Beachy and Jen Thomas as they delve into the importance of prioritizing wellness in integrated care. The discussion covers key strategies for promoting healthy habits and behaviors, the value of understanding patients' day-to-day lives, and the significance of motivational interviewing techniques. Tune in to hear their insights on making meaningful connections with patients and fostering a holistic approach to healthcare.

In this episode of the Integrated Care Podcast from the Collaborative Family Healthcare Association, host Grace Pratt leads a discussion with co-hosts Jen Thomas, Bridget Beachy, and Neftali Serrano about the impact of different models of integrated care, notably Primary Care Behavioral Health (PCBH) and the Collaborative Care Model (COCM). The conversation dives into the history, practical application, and the ongoing debates surrounding these models. It emphasizes the importance of team-based care and understanding the context in which these models are implemented. They discuss the significance of balancing evidence-based practices with real-world application and the need for collaboration in the healthcare industry. Join the team as they share insights, challenges, and the future direction of integrated care

In this episode of the Collaborative Family Healthcare Association (CFHA) podcast, production editor Grace Pratt and co-hosts Neftali Serrano, Jen Thomas, and Bridgette D. discuss the challenges and opportunities for healthcare providers in 2025. They delve into how to navigate uncertainty, the importance of community, and finding pockets of joy amidst adversity. Key highlights include Neftali's leadership insights, Jen's work with the Illinois Psychiatric Society on integrated care, and Bridgette's efforts in primary care behavioral health. The podcast also features a powerful poem by Lauren Brantz, 'Inauguration 2025,' emphasizing love, faith, and community as acts of resistance in challenging times. Tune in for a blend of optimism and practical steps to make positive changes in healthcare this year.

Join the team from the Collaborative Family Healthcare Association (CFHA) as they reflect on the past year, share their biggest learnings, and discuss their hopes for the future. In this reflective episode, co-hosts Grace, Monica, Bridget, Jen, and Neftali discuss creative problem-solving amidst obstacles, personal and professional growth, and important lessons learned. They also share exciting plans for 2025 and explore the importance of measurement in healthcare, the joy of new professional connections, and the value of being unapologetically authentic. Tune in for a thoughtful conversation on integrated care and more.

In this insightful episode of the Integrated Care Podcast by the Collaborative Family Healthcare Association, production editor Grace Pratt and co-host Neftali Serrano are joined by guests Monica Harrison, Ben Hilliard, and Dr. Denise Toshack to discuss the intersection of education and mental health. The conversation dives into personal experiences with the education system, the challenges faced by children with learning disabilities and mental health issues, and the vital role of collaborative care models in schools. Discover how integrating healthcare and educational systems can foster better outcomes for children, address systemic barriers, and alleviate the burdens on families. Tune in to learn about the potential of innovative approaches and the importance of cooperation between pediatrics, behavioral health, educators, and families.

Join Grace Pratt and fellow experts at the Collaborative Family Healthcare Association's Integrated Care Podcast, live from the San Antonio conference. This episode explores the importance of human connection in integrated care, reflections on cultural sensitivity, and the profound impact of this loving professional community. The team shares icebreakers, highlights key moments from the conference, and discusses the excitement of networking, learning, and bringing the spirit of integrated care back to their practices. Special moments include a discussion on the challenges and rewards of integrating medical and behavioral health, and the importance of seeing and valuing each individual patient.

The podcast episode from the Collaborative Family Healthcare Association, hosted by Grace Pratt and co-hosts, discusses the role of fear in healthcare decision-making. It explores how fear impacts medical professionals' choices, especially in treating conditions like chronic pain or mental health issues. The conversation highlights understanding systemic and personal fears, advocating for community support and training to tackle them. Mention of the upcoming organization events and a call for more compassionate and team-oriented approaches in practice reflect a holistic and resilient healthcare culture. The session closes with reflections on personal resilience and a Rumi poem urging mindful presence and action.

The Coming of Age series is a special set of episodes chronicling CFHA's 30 years of history. Even if you are not a CFHA member, listen in on the stories to gain insights into the key developments in healthcare from two veterans of healthcare transformation. Join Deepu & Grace as we listen in on the stories of collaboration that have brought us to where we are today! Episode 4: Jeri Hepworth & John Rolland

The Coming of Age series is a special set of episodes chronicling CFHA's 30 years of history. Even if you are not a CFHA member, listen in on the stories to gain insights into the key developments in healthcare from two veterans of healthcare transformation. Join Deepu & Grace as we listen in on the stories of collaboration that have brought us to where we are today! Episode 3: Sandy Blount & Frank DeGruy

In this episode of the Integrated Care Podcast from the Collaborative Family Healthcare Association, hosts Grace Pratt, Bridget Beachy, Neftali Serrano, Monica Harrison, and Jen Thomas discuss managing grief and emotional responses to patient deaths in a healthcare setting. They emphasize the importance of team cohesion, psychological safety, and open communication among medical professionals. The conversation is prompted by a story shared about a patient who recently passed away, highlighting the emotional challenges clinicians face. They offer practical suggestions for supporting care teams, including establishing a culture of vulnerability, routine debriefings, and fostering strong relationships within the team. Additionally, upcoming CFHA events and resources in integrated care are mentioned.

Podcast Episode: Women in Leadership and Integrated Care In this episode of the Integrated Care Podcast from the Collaborative Family Healthcare Association, Grace Pratt, the production editor, discusses women in leadership and integrated care. Joined by co-hosts Bridget Beachy and Jen Thomas, they share personal stories and experiences of their professional journeys, highlighting key female role models in their lives. The conversation delves into the challenges of leadership, the importance of showing up and saying yes, and the critical need for a structured system and continuous learning in leadership roles. The episode offers insights, encouragement, and practical advice for anyone in or aspiring to be in leadership positions in healthcare and beyond. 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast 00:29 Meet the Hosts 01:06 Women Role Models in Our Lives 01:20 Bridget Beachy's Influences 04:28 Jen Thomas's Influences 06:32 Grace Pratt's Influences 09:50 Challenges and Paths to Leadership 10:27 Jen Thomas's Leadership Journey 14:33 Bridget Beachy's Leadership Journey 24:35 Navigating Gender Dynamics in Medicine 25:10 Challenges of Leadership in Healthcare 28:26 Balancing Team and System Responsibilities 31:58 Personal Growth and Leadership 34:54 The Importance of Relationships in Leadership 43:39 Final Thoughts and Reflections

The Coming of Age series is a special set of episodes chronicling CFHA's 30 years of history. Even if you are not a CFHA member, listen in on the stories to gain insights into the key developments in healthcare from two veterans of healthcare transformation. Join Deepu & Grace as we listen in on the stories of collaboration that have brought us to where we are today! Episode 2: Mac Baird & Bill Doherty

In this episode of the Integrated Care Podcast from the Collaborative Family Health Care Association, host Grace Pratt, along with co-hosts Neftali Serrano, Jen Thomas, and Bridget Beachy, continue their discussion on treating couples within the integrated care setting. They delve into the importance of modeling calm behavior for patients, the role of brief interventions, and strategies for addressing the unique challenges that couples may face, such as communication issues, chronic illness, menopause, and more. The conversation emphasizes the significance of contextual interviews and focusing on each couple's specific dynamics, as well as the practical aspects of integrating couple therapy into primary care without the need for extensive specialized training. The episode also covers “news and notes,” announces upcoming CFHA conference details, and introduces a new pre-professional membership program.

Ep. #74 Substance Use Disorders In Integrated Care by Collaborative Family Healthcare Association

The Coming of Age series is a special set of episodes chronicling CFHA's 30 years of history. Even if you are not a CFHA member, listen in on the stories to gain insights into the key developments in healthcare from two veterans of healthcare transformation. Join Deepu & Grace as we listen in on the stories of collaboration that have brought us to where we are today! Episode 1: Susan McDaniel & Larry Mauksch

Ep. #73: Organizational Systems by Collaborative Family Healthcare Association

Icebreaker: If you could trade lives with somebody for a day, who would it be? Main topic: Working with couples When does this come up? What are common issues that tend to be more couple specific? How do we be relational & systemic and also brief? Where do we go wrong? and more! Today's hosts: Grace Pratt, Neftali Serrano, Bridget Beachy, and Monica Harrison

Ep. #71 Chronic Illness in Integrated Care by Collaborative Family Healthcare Association

In this episode, the Integrated Care Podcast team discusses the growth, development, and evolution of teams and integrated care programs. The team also discusses a new recurring special segment on the 30-year milestone being celebrated by the Collaborative Family Healthcare Association in 2024, and how this moment offers an opportunity to reflect on their past and future journey. Their upcoming special segment, Coming of Age, which will look at the history of integrated care through bonus podcast episodes, featuring major figures who pioneered and shaped the field over the past 30 years. For info on the upcoming spring conference and call for proposals go to: integratedcareconference.com. Today's hosts: Bridget Beachy, Grace Pratt, Monica Harrison, Jen Thomas, and Neftali Serrano

Ep. #69: Light, Hope, and Peace by Collaborative Family Healthcare Association

Ep. #68: Conference Dispatches: Teaching, Learning, and Connecting by Collaborative Family Healthcare Association

This month, we invited Elizabeth Zeidler Schreiter, director of an Integrated Care program in Wisconsin, to join us to talk about her success stories in growing an integrated care service while advocating for state-wide policy change. Beth's clinic has accomplished the following in just the last year: -Helped advocate to the state to turn on CoCM codes and bill PPS rates for them -Helped turn on e-consult codes for consulting psychiatry -Hired and started a Behavioral Health Care Coordinator team to work with both CoCM and PCBH -Advocated internally for a SW fellowship and increased the pay for both the SW and PHD fellowships to be more competitive -And all the while maintaining their core PCBH program service; overall these changes will result in a net positive financial situation for their psychiatry portion of the business (PCBH is already sustainable) Please join us as we talk about how they got these wins, lessons learned, and more. Today's cohosts: Bridget Beachy, Grace Pratt, Monica Williams Harrison, Jen Thomas, Neftali Serrano

Ep. #66: Approaches to the Spectrum of Somatic Presentations by Collaborative Family Healthcare Association

Ep. #65 Trauma in Integrated Care by Collaborative Family Healthcare Association

While most of our listeners didn't sign up to be communications experts, many of us working in IC end up in the position of having to explain what we do, advocate for our model of treatment, and correct misconceptions. (Like the time Grace's own grandmother told all her friends that she was a "Medical Physical Therapist!"). In today's episode, we'll be talking about the ins and outs of this often surprising part of our work. Today's cohosts: Bridget Beachy, Monica Williams Harrison, Grace Pratt, Jen Thomas, Neftali Serrano Resources: 1. CFHA Clinical Supervision Course: https://www.cfha.net/intro-to-clinical-supervision-within-primary-care-behavioral-health-course/ 2. Annual Conference: https://integratedcareconference.com 3. Link to NH Committee Meeting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=LAUrYBkLPeo

Sparked by new classes of predoctoral psychology interns and Family Medicine residents onboarding in late spring, Bridget and Monica of the podcast team take on the topic of what to consider when prepping for professional transitions. In this episode the team members offer their perspective on transitions (related to early career professionals and in general at any stage of your career), practical tips and tricks, questions to think about during these times and the many other "fine lines" to balance! Today's cohosts include: Bridget Beachy & Monica Williams Harrison

The changing seasons have us thinking metaphorically about the passage of time in life, both personally and professionally. This month our team reflects on a question - what seasons do we see in our work? We discuss trends both at a micro-level in our own systems, and from a macro-level perspective about the field of integrated care and the healthcare system as a whole. Today's cohosts include: Grace Pratt, Jen Thomas, Bridget Beachy.

This month, Grace is coming to the team for a consult… what are the best ways to support our patients, our teams, and ourselves when emotions are running high? Icebreaker: What's your favorite spring break memory? Main topic: How do we conceptualize patients' anger? What's the impact on individual providers? The team? How do we care for ourselves and each other? Are there ways an integrated care team is especially equipped to support patients or each other in this situation? Today's Hosts: Grace Pratt, Jen Thomas, Bridget Beachy, Neftali Serrano

Today we'll be talking about addressing grief and loss in integrated care. Working in primary care (and healthcare in general!) brings us into regular contact with bereavement... so how do we help? Icebreaker: Whats your favorite sweet treat? Main discussion: How does grief present? How can we avoid unneccessary pathologizatoin? What brief interventions are helpful? On a self-of-the-clinician level, how do we experience and respond to our own grief and loss when it comes to patient care? Today's Hosts: Grace Pratt, Jen Thomas, Bridget Beachy, Monica Williams Harrison

Ep. #59 Boundaries by Collaborative Family Healthcare Association

The CFHA podcast team discusses another taboo topic: salary! How do you negotiate pay? Is it ok to in healthcare? When do you just move to another job?

Ep. #57 Passion Areas by Collaborative Family Healthcare Association

Ep. #56: Workforce and Integrated Care Policy – LIVE from the Boise Conference by Collaborative Family Healthcare Association

Ep. #55 Collaborators in Integrated Care by Collaborative Family Healthcare Association

Ep. #54: When Things Go Wrong, Take a Beat and Pivot by Collaborative Family Healthcare Association

Ep. #53 Health Literacy by Collaborative Family Healthcare Association

Ep. #52: Pediatrics in Integrated Care by Collaborative Family Healthcare Association

Ep. #51: Stories We Tell In Integrated Care by Collaborative Family Healthcare Association

Ep. #50: Failure in Integrated Care by Collaborative Family Healthcare Association

Ep. #49: Enough Is Enough - Targeted Interventions by Collaborative Family Healthcare Association

Ep. #48: Integrated Care Workflows by Collaborative Family Healthcare Association

Ep. #47: Gifts of Integrated Care – Joy, Gratitude, Hope by Collaborative Family Healthcare Association

Ep. #46: Policy is Practice – Practice is Policy by Collaborative Family Healthcare Association

Ep. #45: Lifelong Learning by Collaborative Family Healthcare Association

Ep. #44: Leadership For BHCs by Collaborative Family Healthcare Association

Ep.# 43: Measurement by Collaborative Family Healthcare Association

Ep. # 42: Value-based Care by Collaborative Family Healthcare Association

Ep. # 41: Your First Day Of Integrated Care by Collaborative Family Healthcare Association

Ep. #40: Screening In Integrated Care by Collaborative Family Healthcare Association