Dr. Kim Patton has worked as a Public Health Analyst for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration in Denver for the past seven years. She currently serves as the Colorado State Liaison and the Behavioral Health Liaison for Region VIII states, and has worked extensively on health care issues both in Colorado and the region. Kim promotes collaboration among Federal, state, and community stakeholders, and provides consultation on the integration of behavioral health and primary care services. She is a member of the HRSA regional Behavioral Health Team, and has focused on rural mental health issues, training, and workforce development.