Health experts for years have been saying that mental health treatment should be provided alongside traditional medical care. Finally, some of Colorado’s largest hospital systems are embracing that integrated approach to wellness. Kaiser Permanente is likely the first in Colorado to intertwine medical and mental health care, staffing more offices with behavioral health specialists. And UC Heath is spending $100 million on behavioral health services. Colorado Sun reporter Jen Brown looked into the alignment of medical and mental health at two of the state’s top healthcare providers.

<p>Health experts for years have been saying that mental health treatment should be provided alongside traditional medical care. Finally, some of Colorado&rsquo;s largest hospital systems are embracing that integrated approach to wellness. Kaiser Permanente is likely the first in Colorado to intertwine medical and mental health care, staffing more offices with behavioral health specialists. And UC Heath is spending $100 million on behavioral health services. Colorado Sun reporter Jen Brown looked into the alignment of medical and mental health at two of the state&rsquo;s top healthcare providers.</p>

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