Priority 4: Nebraska has improved integration among public health, behavioral health and healthcare services.

There are several factors that contribute to the health and quality of life for individuals, families and communities such as preventive services, safe and healthy environments, access to affordable physical and behavioral healthcare. Unfortunately these services are usually not well integrated or provided within a collaborative framework. However, changes in the healthcare systems are creating new opportunities to build a framework for integration. Moving the concept of integration forward is a complicated task that will involve several activities. The SHIP Integration Priority is developed to achieve several goals towards this effort.