CARF Seeks Comment on Proposed Standards for a Integrated Behavioral Health Primary Care Specialty Designation and Health Home Standards

Published: 02/24/2025

Sources:
  • Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)
Relevant To:
  • Behavioral Health - Outpatient,
  • Behavioral Health - Inpatient

CARF International is seeking comments on proposed standards for a new Integrated Primary Care specialty designation for Behavioral Health, Child and Youth Services, and Opioid Treatment Programs.

According to CARF, “a specialty designation requires a program seeking accreditation to meet an additional set of standards that reflects its expertise in a specific type of service delivery or for a specific population of persons served.”

CARF further explains that integrating primary care into

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