This report provides recommendations for integrating mental health, substance abuse treatment and medical communities through the development of state health information exchange. It defines the next steps in the process of exchanging behavioral health care data across behavioral health care settings. This resource serves as a guide for moving information with individuals along the health care continuum.
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