Providing Psychological Care at the Physician's Office

Behavioral Medicine Associates (BMA) provides psychological care to patients for specific medical problems at the offices of their treating physicians. This approach to behavioral treatment is unique, cost effective, and a departure from traditional psychology practice. The vast majority of behavioral care provided in this country is performed in private psychology offices, detached from the patient’s health care.

Treatment is fragmented, isolated, and poorly received by the majority of the population as well as by the medical establishment, and by insurance carriers.

There are numerous medical problem areas that require patients to return to their treatment setting on a regular basis. The problems for which these patients are being treated also have psychological or "behavioral" components which require treatment. The synergistic effect of traditional medical care/rehabilitation with behavioral treatment results in better outcomes, more significant gains, and ultimately, cost savings. This program of behavioral care is problem-specific; treatment is provided directly for the area of concern, and may include evaluation, therapy, education, and support. BMA utilizes recent advances in interactive technology to provide services and to reach patients who otherwise could not benefit from these services.