Virtual: 2026 Integrated Health Workgroup

When

February 16, 2026 - December 21, 2026    
9:00 am - 10:00 am

Overview

MPCA’s Integrated Behavioral Health workgroup is designed to foster a supportive health center-driven environment. This workgroup provides a platform for open discussions and dialogue, where health centers guide topics and share challenges, successes, and ideas.

Workgroup Objectives:

  • Address gaps and barriers in integrated care
  • Share best practices and solutions through open dialogue
  • Provide tools, expert insights, and innovative ideas
  • Celebrate successes and build resilience

Let’s collaborate to drive meaningful change and strengthen integrated care!


2026 Topics

  • Operational Support and Process development specific to behavioral health integration models (COCM, PCBH)
  • Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
  • Timely Follow/Transitions of Care
  • SUD Best Practices
  • Azara Dashboards Utilization
  • EHR Documentation Training
  • Same-Day Access and Urgent Care Integration
  • MDHHS Updates
  • Behavioral Health Workforce-Recruitment and Retention Strategies
  • Other BH & SUD topics as needed

Dates and Times

Workgroup meetings are held on the third Monday of the month between 9:00AM – 10:00AM.

  • February 16th
  • March 16th
  • April 20th
  • May 18th
  • June 15th
  • July 20th
  • August 17th
  • September 21st
  • October 19th
  • November 16th
  • December 21st

Registration

There is no cost to attend but you are required to register. To register and receive your Zoom link to participate, click here.


Questions?

Contact Jessica House, Director of Behavioral Health Integration, at [email protected].