Impact

Better Outcomes for CHILDREN & FAMILIES

Improved Identification of Child Behavioral Health Issues

• Screening rates for social, emotional, and behavioral issues at TEAM UP sites significantly exceed documented state-wide rates and are consistent regardless of race, ethnicity, or language.

Increased Receipt of Behavioral Health Services

• Children who receive a warm hand-off had 2BH visits before children with routine referral had 1BH visit.
• Children with a new diagnosis of ADHD were more likely to have follow-up with BHC within 30 days.

Improved Child Outcomes

• Decline in polypharmacy rates.
• Rates of psychotropic medication use did not increase.
• Children’s behavioral health symptoms improved over time.

Pediatrics 2022
Journal of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics 2023

A Healthier WORKFORCE

Improved Workforce Wellness

• Increased perceptions of workforce satisfaction, improved interdisciplinary collaboration and communication, greater professional fulfillment
• Less burnout

Clinical Pediatrics 2019
Journal of Ambulatory Care Management 2023

Better Results Across the Healthcare SYSTEM

Increased Engagement

• Relative increase in the rate of primary care visits
• No significant change in avoidable health care utilization or cost

Health Services Research 2019
JAMA Network Open 2023