The American Psychological Association’s (APA) Summit on Global Approaches to Integrated Care entitled Global Approaches to Integrated Care: Translating Science And Best Practices Into Patient-Centered Health Care Delivery will be held on November 3-5, 2015. The summit may be viewed via live stream at:http://www.apa.org/about/governance/president/summit.aspx.The full summit schedule is also available on that page.
DETAILS:
APA President Barry S. Anton, PhD, will bring together health experts from around the world to share best practices and innovations across disciplines, health care professions, health care settings and countries. Invited participants represent a wide range of health care professions from the U.S., United Kingdom, Holland, Norway, the Netherlands, Austria, Australia, China and Canada.
WHEN:
- Tuesday, November 3, 8:45 – 17:00 EST
- Wednesday, November 4, 8:45 – 17:00 EST
- Thursday, Nov. 5, 8:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. EST
BACKGROUND:
The summit is designed as a working meeting, with discussions among individuals, each an expert in his or her, who bring diverse viewpoints and expertise. Participants (by invitation only) will learn about and focus on global approaches, innovative models and best practices in integrated health care delivery, including integrating behavioral/mental health.
“We view this summit as a groundbreaking effort to share best practices and innovations in integrated health care delivery systems across disciplines, health care professions, health care settings and countries,” (APA President Barry S. Anton, PhD). Following the Summit, participants will be encouraged to develop technology-based networks to continue collaboration and share strategies for improving the integration of behavioral and mental health care within healthcare systems .