Integrated Care for Women and Babies, initiated by Colorado state legislature (SB 19-228) is a statewide program established by the Colorado Behavioral Health Administration and the University of Colorado, Department of Family Medicine's Practice Innovation Program to integrate the obstetric (OB) health care services of medical Clinics with behavioral health and substance use disorder treatment (SUD), including Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) services,  and to bring OB care to Opioid Treatment Facilities, by coordinating and providing such services at the same location. The program started in 2020 as a pilot program and became permanent in 2022.

Six clinical partners, two SUD treatment facilities and four medical clinics where OB/GYN services are provided, are participating in the project. The clinical partners are supported by professionals in areas of fellowship-trained addiction medicine physicians, clinical health information technology, behavioral health training, and sustainability planning.

Funding for this project is provided by the Colorado State Legislature based on Senate Bill 19-228, Part 2.

ICWB Project Features

What does ICWB provide to its participating clinics?

• Shared Learning Community
• Practice Facilitation
• Clinical HIT Support, Colorado Community Managed Care Network
• Training to facilitate Circle of Parents parent groups, Illuminate Colorado
• Sustainability Planning, Signal Behavioral Network
• Expert Consultation from Experienced Physicians
• Policy and Evaluation, BHA

How participating clinics use ICWB support

• To hire clinical staff, behavioral health professionals, peer recovery specialists, doulas, or other personnel to support the Project
• To train staff
• EHR upgrades
• Support Contingency Management Programs
• Contribute to a robust evaluation to inform future efforts
• Engage in Shared Learning Community activities
• Make their work sustainable beyond the project

Meet the Team