Here, we present a Q&A with Dr Rajesh Tampi and Deena Tampi on the issue of behavioral health in accountable care. They are co-presenters in a workshop at the APA Annual Meeting titled The Integration of Behavioral Health in Accountable Care, which will cover the following:

1. Accountable Carewhy, what, where, who, how? 2. Define quality and safety measures 3. Discuss the benefits and challenges accountable care 4. Describe the payment concepts in accountable care 5. Enumerate the importance of the integration journey 6. Highlight the core measures in mental health

Dr Rajesh Tampi is Associate Professor of Psychiatry (Tenure Track) at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, in San Antonio, Texas, and Associate Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, Yale University School of Medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. Ms Deena Tampi is Executive Director, Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center in Hartford, Connecticut.

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Q: What will the workshop cover?

A: In this workshop, we will discuss various aspects of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs). We will also answer questions from participants and encourage dialogue among the participants and also with the presenters.

Q: What is the ACA?

A: In March 2010, President Obama signed into law the ACA, which seeks to make health insurance coverage more affordable for individuals and their families. When fully implemented, the law will provide access to coverage for an estimated 32 million Americans who are currently uninsured.

The ACA includes a variety of services that should be available for individuals with mental health needs.

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The Challenges of Accountable Care in Behavioral Health