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The Report Outlines Nine Key Components of Public-Private Partnerships Relevant for Veteran Behavioral Health

• Public-private partnerships offer a potential opportunity to improve the standard of current care for veterans and their families.
• A champion is needed. Typically, key people within the public agency take the lead on creating the partnership.
• Stakeholder support is critical. Support from the nonpublic communities involved in the partnership is necessary at the regional and local levels.
• Successful public-private partnerships develop a clear description of the plan for addressing the established need and consider the risks in addition to the benefits likely to emerge from the partnership.
• The structure of the public-private partnership is typically established at the beginning of the relationship, with a dedicated support structure and staff that monitor the process from inception to the evaluation of outcomes.
• Successful public-private partnerships draw on the strengths of the public and the private entities so that both can work together toward a common goal.
• Most partnerships are time limited by way of contracts and agreements, but there should be consideration of financial capacity for the long-term sustainability of efforts.
• Sustainability is important to ensure that the partnership is making an impact on the targeted systems or populations.
• Flexibility is key. Partners need to be flexible in adapting to technological innovations, information technology, needs of the target population, funding environments, and changes to strategic objectives over time.