Former SAMHSA administrator discusses BH in the public sector.(Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)(behavioral health)

Both behavioral and medical care play a significant role in an individual's ability to recover and should be considered as equal partners in the treatment process, Charles Curie, former administrator of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), said last week during Magellan Health Services, Inc.'s annual clinical management meeting.

Curie, who serves as a consultant to Magellan on the development and implementation of innovative practices in managed behavioral health care in the public sector arena, discussed current and future trends in behavioral health. He elaborated on SAMHSA's priorities of building resiliency and facilitating …