Behavioral Health Collaborative Care Model for Effective Chronic Disease Management
WeCare24's BHI collaborative remote care team with AI support extends behavioral health to improve care and quality of life for your patients with chronic illness — delivering 24/7 patient engagement and care coordination.
Behavioral Health is an important part of Primary Care for Patients with Chronic Illness
Attention to behavioral health conditions is essential for a comprehensive strategy for management of chronic illness.
Due to the national shortage of mental health professionals and logistical, financial, and cultural obstacles, the primary care provider may be the sole setting in which a patient can engage with their behavioral health.
- High rates of depression, anxiety, and substance use occur with chronic illnesses.
- Treating mental and physical conditions together, reduces symptom severity and improves disease control (e.g., better glycemic control, blood pressure, pain).
- Effective behavioral health reduces emergency visits, hospitalizations, and total costs over time.
- Treating depression/anxiety increases adherence to chronic disease regimens.
- Including remote behavioral health collaborative care in the primary care practice reduces barriers (stigma, transportation, wait times) - especially in underserved areas.
WeCare24 delivers seamless technology and remote care teams with AI-support to extend behavioral health care to your patients.
Leadership in Collaborative Care for Behavioral Health
Steven M. Schwartz, PhD.
Steven M. Schwartz, PhD. is a fully licensed Clinical (Medical) Psychologist with theoretical and practical expertise in (Cognitive) Behavioral Psychology, Medicine, Learning Theory, Positive Psychology, Behavioral Economics, and Clinical Trials. He has authored numerous trade and peer-reviewed papers, and book chapters on a variety of topics in health, health care and behavior change.
He has served in leadership positions and/or as a consultant to many successful digital health companies including Health Media, GoNoodle, MyStrength, MeQuilibrium, Retrofit, and most recently served as the Head of Clinical Science and Innovation with Tridiuum prior and through its acquisition by New Directions Behavioral Health (now combined as Lucet Health).
Marcia Adler, RN, PhD.
Marcia Adler, RN, PhD. is a Registered Nurse (RN) with a master's in public health administration, and a doctorate in Human Sciences-Gerontology.
Prior to her current position as an instructor in the Public Health department at the University of Nebraska, she worked for several years as a director of nursing with two long term care facilities, and was a Surveyor Compliance Consultant for Medicare, Medicaid & State License agreements for the State of Nebraska.
Simple to Deploy.
Powerful in Practice.
Identify Eligible Patients
Your care team identifies patients eligible for BHI based on diagnosis or care needs. WeCare24 supports enrollment with minimal administrative lift.
Personalize the Solution
We deploy right combination of technology for in-home monitoring and engagement for the patient and their family and caregivers.
Continuous Care Coordination
24/7 access to a care navigator; alerts management and notifications; with data and care team support documentation delivered to your EHR.
Better Outcomes & Revenue
Higher engagement, fewer hospitalizations, and BHI reimbursement under Medicare CPT codes — a sustainable model for better care.
Personalized Solution based on each Participant's Needs
We deploy the most appropriate combination of technology for in-home monitoring and engagement for each patient and their family and caregivers based on your specific needs.
Coordinated Care
Treating mental and physical conditions together, reduces symptom severity and improves disease management. When access to care is available immediately a team-based model.
Engagement for all Stakeholders
We connect all the care stakeholders for each participating patient with 24/7 access to a care navigator; alerts management and notifications. Local and distant family and friends can all participate in the care community.
Affordability is not a Barrier
While most or all of the technology and treatment for you personalized plan of care is often covered by your insurance carrier, WeCare24 has affordable payment plans for any out-of-pocket costs for the technology and services.
TV-Based Two-Way Communication
For patients who are not comfortable with smartphones or tablets, WeCare24 delivers remote engagement through the most familiar screen in any home — the television.
Our TV-based platform enables two-way video communication between patients and care teams without requiring any technical proficiency.
Practitioners can conduct virtual check-ins, assessments, and follow-up visits. The senior-friendly remote allows a simple one-button click to toggle between broadcast/streaming and telehealth.
BHI Collaborative Care — Proven Impact
Treating behavioral health alongside chronic disease delivers measurable results
Built for Multiple
Care Settings
Cardiologists
Anxiety and depression are common for patients who are diagnosed with cardiovascular conditions.
Primary Care Physicians
Integrate behavioral health into your daily practice and improve chronic care management outcomes.
Health Systems & Hospitals
Extend your care network with scalable remote behavioral health support across inpatient and outpatient settings.
Senior Living & Home Care
Provide continuous behavioral health engagement for seniors in assisted living, independent living, and home care environments.
Ready to Explore
Partnership Opportunities?
Schedule a conversation with our healthcare partnerships team to learn how WeCare24 can help your organization extend care and improve aging-in-place outcomes for your patients.
- No obligation — just a conversation
- Learn about BHI reimbursement opportunities
- See a live demo of the AI Assist platform
- Discuss integration with your existing workflows
