The document outlines a proposal to Anthem Blue Cross and San Francisco Health Plan for a pilot program in one of San Francisco’s highest volume safety net pediatric clinics to implement a reimbursement model for dyadic behavioral health services in pediatric primary care (HealthySteps), aiming to improve mental health outcomes for young children and their families.
The pilot program was accepted, and its success was a key catalyst for Medi-Cal’s new dyadic payment benefit. This proposal provides a helpful overview and blueprint for the business case of investing in HealthySteps implementation.
