This month, we’re digging into the dollars and sense (yes, sense) of Collaborative Care. Joining us are two powerhouse panelists who know their way around policy, payment, and the real-world push for progress: -Becky Yowell – Director of Reimbursement Policy and Quality at the American Psychiatric Association -Dr. William Beecroft – Medical Director of Behavioral Health at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan (also fluent in decoding payer logic) They’ll be sharing their insights on financing and advocacy for CoCM—and maybe answering the age-old question: Is it really Collaborative Care if it takes five emails, three efaxes, and a carrier pigeon to get reimbursed? “

