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The Impact of Behavioral Health on Population Health
Course Overview
Behavioral health integration (BHI) connects clinical and behavioral health care professionals so they can provide a more systematic and seamless approach to patient care delivery. Learn what benefits BHI offers to not only population health but also to the health care team. Examine the building blocks to BHI, and review medical assistants’ roles in behavioral health.
Course Information
Course Description
This course explores the critical connection between behavioral health and population health and examines how integrated care models can improve patient outcomes, access to services, and overall well-being. Learners will review the impact of behavioral health conditions on chronic disease management, treatment adherence, and health care utilization.

The course also introduces behavioral health integration (BHI) as a team-based approach that brings medical and behavioral health services together to provide more coordinated, patient-centered care. Special attention is given to the role of medical assistants in screening, patient engagement, care coordination, motivational interviewing, and supporting integrated care teams. By understanding the principles of behavioral health integration, learners will be better prepared to contribute to whole-person care and improved population health outcomes.

Learning Objectives
As a result of completing this course, learners will be able to:
  • Describe the relationship between behavioral health and population health.
  • Explain how behavioral health conditions affect physical health outcomes and chronic disease management.
  • Identify the principles and benefits of behavioral health integration in health care settings.
  • Recognize the role of medical assistants in behavioral health screening, care coordination, and patient support.
  • Apply strategies that promote patient-centered, integrated approaches to behavioral and physical health care.
Course Contributors
Mark Harris
Author, "The Impact of Behavioral Health on Population Health".
Intended Audience
This course is intended for medical assistants, CMA (AAMA) professionals, and other ambulatory care team members interested in population health, behavioral health, and integrated care delivery. Learners will gain practical knowledge to support whole-person care, identify behavioral health needs, improve care coordination, and contribute to better patient outcomes within team-based practice settings.
Retake Information
Please note that retakes for this online course require repurchase.
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Earn the Population Health Module Digital Badge
Want to earn the Population Health Module digital badge? 
Learners who’ve passed all six individual courses of the Population Health Module become eligible to purchase the final exam ($20 for AAMA members and $40 for nonmembers), which is worth 1 AAMA CEU, through an AAMA staff representative. Learners can call 800/228-2262 and speak with a Continuing Education Department representative or email ContinungEducation@aama-ntl.org to arrange for payment and access. If the learner passes the final exam, they will have earned and will receive the Population Health Module digital badge.

Note: Learners can pass the six individual courses in any order, without a particular time frame restriction. Career enhancement meets convenience: earn professional development at your pace!
Summary
Availability:
On-Demand
Expires 14 days after start
Cost:
Member: $20.00
Nonmember: $30.00
CEU Offered:
2 Gen/Adm/Clin CEUs
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