Becker’s Healthcare Podcast Improving Crisis Care and Access for Children Through Integrated Models with Imagine Pediatrics
Jul 9, 2025
Courtney Bolton, Chief Behavioral Health Officer at Imagine Pediatrics, discusses new approaches to improving crisis care for children. She emphasizes the integration of behavioral and physical health services to enhance access. Topics include innovative crisis strategies that prevent unnecessary emergency visits and the vital role of ongoing support post-crisis. Bolton highlights community health navigators' impact in navigating challenges and improving outcomes, especially for families on Medicaid, aiming for a holistic, value-based care model.
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Integrated Pediatric Care Model
- Imagine Pediatrics integrates behavioral and medical care via a dedicated interdisciplinary team for children with complex needs.
- This model reduces fragmentation, offering broad access to services through one consistent care team.
Crisis Team De-escalation Focus
- Imagine Pediatrics uses a crisis team trained in de-escalation to support patients and caregivers during acute behavioral health events.
- This avoids traumatic emergency department experiences and helps stabilize children safely in their communities.
Data-Driven Outcomes & Crisis Success
- Clinical outcomes and symptom reduction are prioritized using evidence-based measurement tools and sophisticated data analytics.
- Crisis intervention through Imagine Pediatrics reduces emergency revisits by 80% within 60 days, proving effective community stabilization.