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This resource offers guidance on documenting dyadic care visits while protecting sensitive caregiver information in compliance with the CURES Act and “Open Notes” requirements. It includes documentation strategies, adaptable templates, and real-world clinic examples. There is an accompanying video recommended to view in conjunction with this document that provides more background information on the CURES Act as well as an overview of the document itself to support users in navigating and applying the guidance effectively.

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Added on 5/16/2025

This video offers guidance on documenting dyadic care visits — where both the pediatric patient and caregiver are involved — while protecting sensitive caregiver information in compliance with the CURES Act and “Open Notes” requirements. It includes some background information on the CURES Act, documentation strategies, adaptable templates, and real-world clinic examples. There is an accompanying document along with a video explanation to support users in navigating and applying the guidance effectively.

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10 minutes
Added on 5/16/2025

This document offers practical guidance for implementing dyadic, team-based well-child visits in pediatric primary care, where a behavioral health clinician (BHC) and primary care provider (PCP) collaborate to support both the child and caregiver. It includes options for when a BHC can join a visit, along with examples that demonstrate variations in real-world practice. There is an accompanying video explanation that is recommended to view in conjunction with this document to help users navigate the document and apply the guidance effectively.

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Added on 5/16/2025

This video takes viewers through the accompanying document, offering practical guidance for implementing dyadic, team-based well child visits in pediatric primary care, where a behavioral health clinician (BHC) and primary care provider (PCP) collaborate to support both the child and caregiver. It includes an interview with a pediatric primary care provider sharing her experience offering dyadic team-based services.

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9 minutes
Added on 5/16/2025

This FAQ document is a collection of questions and answers organized by key topics to support the understanding and implementation of dyadic care. This document answers common questions about dyadic care, the connection between dyadic care and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), practical applications of dyadic care, billing guidance for the dyadic benefit, considerations for data and electronic medical records (EMR), and more.

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Added on 5/13/2025

This document outlines billing codes identified in the Non-Specialty Mental Health Services Manual as available for dyadic and family services in primary care. It includes each Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code, any known time requirements, required International Classification of Diseases (ICD)-10 codes, and additional billing details. It also provides practical examples to illustrate how dyadic care visits may look in real-world settings, helping teams apply the codes accurately and confidently.

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Added on 5/13/2025

This resource provides background information on the dyadic benefit and key takeaways for clinic systems and managed care plans. It highlights the evidence-based benefits of focusing on dyadic care, outlines key action items for managed care plans to support uptake, and provides relevant tools to guide implementation.

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Added on 5/13/2025