CR Macchi
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Phone: 602-496-1355
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Health South 500 N. 3rd Street, Suite 430 MC: 9020 Phoenix, AZ 85004-2135
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Mail code: 9020Campus: Otherus
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C.R. Macchi was trained as a systems therapist receiving his doctorate in family therapy from Kansas State University. He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Arizona, an Approved Supervisor with the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (AAMFT), and a Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE) with the National Council on Family Relations (NCFR). He is currently with Arizona State University as a Clinical Professor and Director of the CHS Suprastructure Project. He consulted with field experts and developed a program student intern performance rubric that assesses integrated behavioral health provider core competencies. He also developed and teaches a course focused on working with couples and families in primary care.
Macchi is involved in several grant-funded research initiatives focused on the development, implementation, and evaluation of in-person and online trainings, graduate program training, and the development of online data management systems. He is working with a research team that is conducting a study to validate the Practice Integration Profile (PIP), a practice-level integration measure. As the principal investigator, Macchi is leading a team that is developing an asynchronous, online training program designed for adult learners who are providers of integrated team-based healthcare in primary care settings. This initiative is funded by a five-year Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) subcontract with the University of Vermont School of Medicine and in collaboration with the University of Massachusetts School of Medicine. He is on a team overseeing theArizona State University Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) Training & Implementation Collaborative (ASU-STIC). This three-year Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) grant-funded projectworks with five ASU degree programs (i.e., Nursing, Social Work, Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, and Integrated Behavioral Health) focused ondeveloping sustainable training programs for clinical students preparing to work in medical and mental health settings.
As a co-investigator on several previous Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)-funded grants,he led a research team that developed, implemented, and evaluated a multi-delivery training program (i.e., in-person, videoconferencing, and asynchronous online learning modules) designed to support clinicians’ use of evidence-based family therapy practices. Macchi administered the projects (i.e., contracting, staffing, research, and budgeting) in collaboration with other statewide stakeholders including the Department of Social and Rehabilitative Services of Kansas, the Association of Community Mental Health Center Directors, and Kansas Health Solutions (a state Medicaid-contracted organization). As the project manager for a five-year, USDA grant-funded initiative, he collaborated with key stakeholders in three Kansas counties training teens to engage with their communities and support increased physical activity.
- PhD, Human Ecology (Marriage and Family Therapy), Kansas State University 2006
- MS, Family Therapy, Friends University 1999
- MA, Education, Northern Seminary 1992
- BA, Sociology, University of California-Santa Barbara 1989
Area #1 – Measuring level of integration and providers’ professional development and training issues
Through collaborative partnerships with other universities and primary care practices we are developing a tool to measure clinic-level integrated medical and behavioral practice. Focused on identifying and exploring the core competencies required to effectively deliver integrated primary care and training initiatives to further support healthcare delivery that meets the Triple Aim objectives.
Area #2 – Effects of medical management and health behavior change processes occurring within family systems
Focused on patients’ experiences with making and sustaining health behavior changes within family and other relational contexts. Studies examine biopsychosocial interactions occurring at and among various levels of a patient’s experiences.
Practice Integration Profile (PIP) Research Team
Development of a 30-item, valid, reliable measure of practice-level integration with University of Vermont, School of Medicine and University of Massachusetts, Medical School
Published Peer-Reviewed Papers
Published Peer-Reviewed Papers
Cordes, C., Mitchell, T., Macchi, C. R., Manson, L., Sutton-Ryan, A., Kaplan, J., & Harrell, L. (2026). Teaching motivational interviewing with an AI-powered virtual patient simulation: A teaching note. Studies for Clinical Social Work.https://doi.org/10.1080/28376811.2026.2711212
Macchi, C. R., Kessler, R., & Mendenhall, T. (2026). New paradigms and adaptations in times of rapid technological changes. Families, Systems, & Health, 44(2) 109-113. https://psycnet.apa.org/doi/10.1037/fsh0001070
Mendenhall, T., Cole, K., & Macchi, C. R. (2026). Integrated systems integrating individual self-care: Supporting the prevention and mitigation of team member burnout and compassion fatigue. Families, Systems, & Health.
Kessler, R., & Macchi, C. R. (2026). It is time for a conversation about the conversation. Families, Systems, & Health, 44(1), 1-2. https://psycnet.apa.org/doi/10.1037/fsh0001057
Macchi, C. R., & Kessler, R. (2025). Where is integrated care on the continuum of change? Families, Systems, & Health, 43(4).https://psycnet.apa.org/doi/10.1037/fsh0001045
Kessler, R., & Macchi, C. R. (2025). The Milbank newsletter suggests integrated behavioral health works and saves money and asks why are we not doing it? Families, Systems, & Health, 43(3), 413-415. https://doi.org/10.1037/fsh0001029
Macchi, C. R., & Kessler, R. (2025). Anatomy of an article: Expanding and improving the integrated care literature. Families, Systems, & Health, 43(2), 185-187. https://doi.org/10.1037/fsh0001007
Kessler, R., & Macchi, C. R. (2025). Much has changed, but much is the same. Families, Systems, & Health, 43(1), 1-4. https://doi.org/10.1037/fsh0000979
Faucette, R., Bertram Grant, S., Mendenhall, T., & Macchi, C. R. (2025). Advancing integrated health care through Family, Systems, and Health: A brief report. Families, Systems, & Health, 43(1), 22-26. https://doi.org/10.1037/fsh0000983
Littenberg, B., Bonnell, L., Callas, P., Hitt, J., Macchi, C. R., Martin, M., McEntee, M.L., Mullin, D.J., Rose, G.L., van Eeghen, C. (2025). Degree of behavioral health integration and patient outcomes. Journal of the American Board of Family Practice, 38, 834-845.https://doi.org/10.3122/jabfm.2025.250052R1
Littenberg, B., Clifton, J., Crocker, A. M., Baldwin, L.-M., Bonnell, L. N., Breshears, R. E., Callas, P., Chakravarti, P., Clark/Keefe, K., Cohen, D. J., deGruy, F. V., Eidt-Pearson, L., Elder, W., Fox, C., Frisbie, S., Hekman, K., Hitt, J., Jewiss, J., Kaelber, D. C., . . . van Eeghen, C. (2023). A cluster randomized trial of primary care practice redesign to integrate behavioral health for those who need it most: Patients with multiple chronic conditions. The Annals of Family Medicine, 21(6), 483-495. https://doi.org/10.1370/afm.3027
Rose, G. L., Weldon, T. L., McEntee, M. L., Hitt, J. R., Kessler, R., Littenberg, B., Macchi, C. R., Martin, M. P., Mullin, D. J., & van Eeghen, C. (2023). Practice integration profile revised: Improving item readability and completion. Families, Systems, & Health, 41(2), 201–206. https://doi.org/10.1037/fsh0000723
Cordes, C. C., Martin, M. P., Macchi, C. R., Lindsey, A., Hamm, K., Kaplan, J., & Moreland, D. (2022). Expanding interprofessional teams: Training future health care professionals in screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment (SBIRT). Families, Systems, & Health, 40(4), 559-565. https://doi.org/10.1037/fsh0000755
Hitt, J. R., Brennhofer, S. A., Martin, M. P., Macchi, C. R., Mullin, D., van Eeghen, C., Littenberg, B., & Kessler, R. S. (2022). Further experience with the Practice Integration Profile: A measure of behavioral health and primary care integration. Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10880-021-09806-z
Littenberg, B., Clifton, J., Crocker, A., van Eeghen, C., Baldwin, L., Bonnell, L., Breshears, R., Callas, P., Chakravarti, P., Cohen, D., deGruy, F., Eidt-Pearson, L., Elder, W., Fox, C., Frisbie, S., Hekman, K., Hitt, J., Jewiss, J., Kathol, R., O’Rourke-Lavoie, J., Leibowitz, G., Macchi, C. R., Martin, M., . . . Kessler, R. (2022). Integrating behavioral health and primary care for multiple chronic diseases: Clinical trial of a practice redesign toolkit. Annals of Internal Medicine, 20(Supplement 1), 2679. https://doi.org/10.1370/afm.20.s1.2679
Crocker, A. M., Kessler, R., van Eeghen, C., Bonnell, L. N., Breshears, R. E., Callas, P., Clifton, J., Elder, W., Fox, C., Frisbie, S., Hitt, J., Jewiss, J., Kathol, R., Clark/Keefe, K., O'Rourke-Lavoie, J., Leibowitz, G. S., Macchi, C. R., McGovern, M., Mollis, B., . . . Littenberg, B. (2021). Integrating Behavioral Health and Primary Care (IBH-PC) to improve patient-centered outcomes in adults with multiple chronic medical and behavioral health conditions: Study protocol for a pragmatic cluster-randomized control trial. Trials, 22(1), 200. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-021-05133-8
Lindsey, A. C., Janich, N., Macchi, C. R., Cordes, C. C., Mendoza, N. S., Vazquez, E., & Heath-Martinez, C. (2021). Testing a Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) interdisciplinary training program model for higher education systems. Families, Systems, & Health, 39(2), 212-223. https://doi.org/10.1037/fsh0000582
Mullin, D. J., Hargreaves, L., Auxier, A., Brennhofer, S. A., Hitt, J. R., Kessler, R. S., Littenberg, B., Macchi, C. R., Martin, M., Rose, G., Trembath, F., & van Eeghen, C. (2019). Measuring the integration of primary care and behavioral health services. Health Services Research, 54(2), 379-389. https://doi.org/10.1111/1475-6773.13117
Kessler, R. S., Auxier, A., Hitt, J. R., Macchi, C. R., Mullin, D., van Eeghen, C., & Littenberg, B. (2016). Development and validation of a measure of primary care behavioral health integration. Families, Systems, & Health, 34(4), 342-356. https://doi.org/10.1037/fsh0000227
Macchi, C. R., Kessler, R., Auxier, A., Hitt, J. R., Mullin, D., van Eeghen, C., & Littenberg, B. (2016). The Practice Integration Profile: Rationale, development, method, and research. Families, Systems, & Health, 34(4), 334-341. https://doi.org/10.1037/fsh0000235
Macchi, C. R., Johnson, M. D., & Durtschi, J. A. (2014). Predictors and processes associated with home-based family therapists' professional quality of life. Journal of Marital Family Therapy, 40(3), 380-390. https://doi.org/10.1111/jmft.12016
Macchi, C. R., Russell, C., & White, M. (2013). Shifting processes model: a conceptual model for sustainable weight management. Families, Systems, & Health, 31(4), 326-337. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0033521
Macchi, C. R., & O'Conner, N. (2010). Common components of home-based family therapy models: The HBFT partnership in Kansas.Contemporary Family Therapy: An International Journal, 32(4), 444-458. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10591-010-9127-1
Professional Magazine
Kessler, R., van Eeghan, C., Mullin, D., Auxier, A., Macchi, C. R., & Littenberg, B. (2015). Research in progress: Measuring behavioral health integration in primary care settings. Health Psychologist.
Edited Book
Macchi, C. R. & Kessler, R. (Eds.) (2018). Training to deliver integrated care: Skills aimed at the future of healthcare. Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-78850-0
Edited Book Chapter
Borst, C., Martin, M. & Macchi, C. R. (2017). Health problems in couple and family therapy. In J. Lebow, A. Chambers, & D. Breunlin, D. (eds.). Encyclopedia of Couple and Family Therapy. Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-15877-8
Website
Lavoie, J., Canin, B., Hitt, J., Macchi, C. R., Reynolds, P., Stephens, K.A., Wolski, L., & van Eeghen, C. (2021). Partnering guide for research. Burlington, Vermont. Available at https://sites.google.com/view/partneringguide
Macchi, C.R., Co-I (2021-2026). Behavioral Health Workforce Education and Training (BHWET) Program for Professionals. (HRSA-21-089). Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA). Awarded total of $2,000,000 over four years (William Riley – PI).
Macchi, C.R., Consultant (2020-2023). PCOR/CER Partnering Guide. Develop training program in collaboration with the University of Vermont School of Medicine. Awarded as a subcontract with Patient-Centered Outcomes Research (PCORI) (Connie van Eeghen – PI).
Macchi, C.R., Subject Matter Expert (2020-2022). Mind the Gap (1H79FG000099-01). Develop training program in collaboration with the Center for Applied Behavioral Health Policy at Arizona State University. Awarded total of $200,000 over three years with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) (Adrienne Lindsey – PI).
Macchi, C.R., Consultant (subaward) (2019-2020). Pathways to primary care behavioral health integration in the nation’s health centers: Creating master adaptive learners where the need is greatest (HRSA-19-086). Provide expertise in training and assessing integrated behavioral health provider core competencies in collaboration with the A.T. Still University - School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona (ATSU-SOMA). Awarded total of $29,975 as a subcontract of a $4,000,000 five-year collaborative agreement with Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) (Rupal Vora – PI).
Macchi, C.R., PI (subaward) (2016-2021). Large pragmatic studies to evaluate patient-centered outcomes. Develop training program in collaboration with the University of Massachusetts School of Medicine and the University of Vermont School of Medicine. Awarded total of $426,963 as a subcontract of an $18,500,000 five-year collaborative agreement with Patient-Centered Outcomes Research (PCORI) (Ben Littenberg - PI).
Macchi, C.R., Instructional Faculty (2015-2018). Screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment (SBIRT): Health professions student training (RFA#: TI-15-001). Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Awarded total of $315,000 over three years (Michael Shaffer – PI).
Anderson, J. R. & Macchi, C.R., Co-PIs (2009). Systemic health behavior change and weight maintenance following bariatric surgery. A research grant proposal submitted to the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs at Kansas State University, University Small Research Grant (USRG). Funded budget: $500 (Included department and college match).
Anderson, J. R. & Macchi, C.R., Co-PIs (2009). Systemic health behavior change and weight management following bariatric surgery. A research grant proposal submitted to the College of Human Ecology (CHE) at Kansas State University, Sponsored Research Overhead (SRO). Funded budget: $5,000.
O’Conner, N. and Macchi, C.R., Co-PIs (2006-2013). A Program for Training and Consultation of CMHC Practitioners Delivering Intensive Home-Based Family Therapy Services. A training contract with Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitative Services and Kansas Health Solutions (KHS). Awarded renewed annual contracts totaling $3,253,583.
Courses
2027 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
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| IBC 793 | Applied Project |
| IBC 793 | Applied Project |
| IBC 603 | Brief Interv in Integ Health |
| IBC 615 | AI and Technology in IHC |
2026 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
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| IBC 640 | Families/Couples Integ Health |
| IBC 640 | Families/Couples Integ Health |
| IBC 793 | Applied Project |
| IBC 793 | Applied Project |
| HSC 728 | Cultural Diver., Hlth & Illnes |
2026 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
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| IBC 603 | Brief Interventions in Primary |
| IBC 793 | Applied Project |
| IBC 793 | Applied Project |
| IBC 624 | Integ Behav Hlth Care Child Ad |
2025 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
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| IBC 640 | Family Couples in Primary Care |
| IBC 640 | Family Couples in Primary Care |
| IBC 690 | Reading and Conference |
| IBC 793 | Applied Project |
| IBC 793 | Applied Project |
2025 Summer
| Course Number | Course Title |
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| IBC 690 | Reading and Conference |
2025 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
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| IBC 603 | Brief Interventions in Primary |
| IBC 690 | Reading and Conference |
| IBC 690 | Reading and Conference |
2024 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
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| IBC 690 | Reading and Conference |
| IBC 640 | Family Couples in Primary Care |
| IBC 690 | Reading and Conference |
| IBC 640 | Family Couples in Primary Care |
| IBC 728 | Cultural Diver., Hlth & Illnes |
2024 Summer
| Course Number | Course Title |
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| IBC 690 | Reading and Conference |
2024 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
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| IBC 603 | Brief Interventions in Primary |
| IBC 624 | Integ Behav Hlth Care Child Ad |
| IBC 690 | Reading and Conference |
| IBC 690 | Reading and Conference |
2023 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
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| IBC 690 | Reading and Conference |
| IBC 640 | Family Couples in Primary Care |
| IBC 690 | Reading and Conference |
| IBC 640 | Family Couples in Primary Care |
2023 Summer
| Course Number | Course Title |
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| IBC 690 | Reading and Conference |
2023 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
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| IBC 603 | Brief Interventions in Primary |
| IBC 624 | Integ Behav Hlth Care Child Ad |
| IBC 634 | Strategies & Techn for Behv |
| IBC 690 | Reading and Conference |
| IBC 690 | Reading and Conference |
2022 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
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| IBC 690 | Reading and Conference |
| IBC 640 | Family Couples in Primary Care |
2022 Summer
| Course Number | Course Title |
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| IBC 690 | Reading and Conference |
2022 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
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| IBC 603 | Brief Interventions in Primary |
| IBC 624 | Integ Behav Hlth Care Child Ad |
| IBC 634 | Strategies & Techn for Behv |
2021 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
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| IBC 640 | Family Couples in Primary Care |
Professional Organizations
Macchi, C. R., Manson, L., Cordes, C., Sutton-Ryan, A., Kaplan, J., & Mitchell, T. (2026, October). Leveraging AI Tools to Improve Clinical Planning and QI Processes. Workshop speaker selected through a national, peer-review process at the Integrated Care Conference of the Collaborative Family Healthcare Association, St. Louis, MO.
Mendenhall, T. & Macchi, C. R. (2026, May). We Are All in This Together: Bridging Individual Responsibility for Self-Care with Clinical Team-, Supervisory-, and Administrative- Efforts to Prevent and Mitigate Burnout and Compassion Fatigue. Workshop speaker selected through a national, peer-review process at the Integrated Care Online Conference of the Collaborative Family Healthcare Association.
Macchi, C. R. & Mendenhall, T. (2025, October). Writing Workshop - Responsible Writing Practices in the Era of AI. Workshop speaker selected through a national, peer-review process at the Integrated Care Conference of the Collaborative Family Healthcare Association, Raleigh, NC.
Bertram Grant, S., Faucette, R., Mendenhall, T., Yu, H., & Macchi, C. R. (2025, August). Mapping the evolution of content areas in APA’s Family, Systems, & Health Journal: A systematic review. Poster selected through a national, peer-review process at the Annual Conference of the American Psychological Association, Denver, Colorado.
Cordes, C., Mitchell, T., Macchi, C. R., Manson, L., Kaplan, J., & Harrell, L. (2025, April). AI-Powered Counseling Training: An Interactive Practice Tool for Health Education. Workshop speaker selected through a national, peer-review process at the American Association of Colleges & Universities Forum on Digital Innovation, San Juan, Puerto Rico, and online.
Macchi, C. R., Shepardson, R., Polaha, J., & Kessler, R. (2024, October). Are we truly open to new ideas?: The impact of narratives on integrated care practice and research. Panel speaker selected through a national, peer-review process at the Integrated Care Conference of the Collaborative Family Healthcare Association, San Antonio, TX.
Cordes, C., Macchi, C. R., Manson, L., & Kaplan, J. (2024, October). Scaling person-centered communication training: A use case for artificial intelligence. Workshop speaker selected through a national, peer-review process at the Integrated Care Conference of the Collaborative Family Healthcare Association, San Antonio, TX.
Kessler, R. & Macchi, C. R. (2024, October). Writing skills for publication and grant submission: A workshop with the editors of Families, Systems, & Health. Workshop speaker selected through a national, peer-review process at the Integrated Care Conference of the Collaborative Family Healthcare Association, San Antonio, TX.
Martin, M., Macchi, C. R., Clemency Cordes, C., & Kaplan, J. (2023, October). It’s alive! How to create asynchronous, digital simulations for communication skill development. Workshop speaker selected through a national, peer-review process at the Integrated Care Conference of the Collaborative Family Healthcare Association, Phoenix, AZ.
Macchi, C. R. (2023, October). Use of technologies (e.g., mobile apps, AI, asynchronous patient simulations) in healthcare. Roundtable Discussion Facilitator at the Integrated Care Conference of the Collaborative Family Healthcare Association, Phoenix, AZ.
Clemency Cordes, C., Lindsey, A., Macchi, C. R., Martin, M., Kaplan, J., & Hamm, K. (2022, October). Expanding interprofessional teams: Training future healthcare professionals in Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT). Workshop speaker selected through a national, peer-review process at the Integrated Care Conference of the Collaborative Family Healthcare Association.
Martin, M., McEntee, M., Weldon, T., van Eeghen, C., Macchi, C. R., Kessler, R., & Mullin, D. (2022, September) Measuring Behavioral Health Integration: A Study to Improve the Clarity and Validity of the Practice Integration Profile. Poster selected through a national, peer-review process at the Conference of the North American Primary Care Research Group (NAPCRG).
Rose, G., Weldon, T., McEntee, M., Hitt, J., Kessler, R., Littenberg, B., Macchi, C. R., Martin, M., Mullin, D.J., van Eeghen, C. (2022, April). A measure for integrated behavioral health in primary care: Improving clarity and utility of a valid measure. Poster presentation selected through a national, peer-review process at the Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions of the Society of Behavioral Medicine, Baltimore, MD.
Berkel, C., Alonso Rodriguez, L., Serrano, M., Ruddo-Stern, J., Macchi, C. R., & Smith J.D. (2021, December). A multiple case study of workflow mapping to plan and monitor implementation of family-based prevention program in diverse primary care settings. Poster presentation selected through a national, peer-review process at the 14th Annual Conference on the Science of Dissemination and Implementation in Health.
Clemency Cordes, C., Lindsey, A., Macchi, C. R., Martin, M., Kaplan, J., & Hamm, K. (2021, October). Developing antiracist integrated care professionals: A model for the dissemination of higher education curricula across health professionals. Workshop speaker selected through a national, peer-review process at the virtual Integrated Care Conference of the Collaborative Family Healthcare Association.
van Eeghen, C., Lavoie, J., Macchi, C. R., van Serke, H., & Hitt, J. (2021, October). Including all voices in partnering for multiple chronic conditions healthcare research. Workshop speaker selected through a national, peer-review process at the virtual Integrated Care Conference of the Collaborative Family Healthcare Association.
van Eeghen, C., Soucie, J., Kelley, K., O’Rourke-Lavoie, J., Stephens, K., van Serke, H., Hitt, J., Reynolds, P., & Macchi, C. R. (2021, June). Expanding partnering capacity for multiple chronic conditions healthcare research using a new stakeholder engagement guide. Workshop presentation co-author selected through a national, peer-review process at the virtual Conference of the North American Primary Care Research Group (NAPCRG) Practice-based Research Network (PBRN).
van Eeghen, C., Brown, G., Macchi, C. R., Reynolds, P., Pomeroy, D., Stephens, K., & Lavoie, J. (2020, November). Development of the Partnering Guide for PCOR. Poster presentation selected through a national, peer-review process at the Annual Conference of the North American Primary Care Research Group (NAPCRG).
Macchi, C. R., Brennhofer, S., Cordes, C., McEntee, M., & Martin, M. (2019, October). Training behavioral health providers in primary care: Key strategies and components of effective workforce development programs. Workshop speaker selected through a national, peer-review process at the Annual Conference of the Collaborative Family Healthcare Association, Denver, CO.
Martin, M., Brennhofer, S., Martin, & Macchi, C. R. (2019, October). Is population health management even a thing?: A national survey of primary care clinics. Poster presentation selected through a national, peer-review process at the Annual Conference of the Collaborative Family Healthcare Association, Denver, CO.
Littenberg, B., Macchi, C. R., Kessler, R., Pace, W., Bonnell, L., Rose, G., Hitt, J., Natkin, L., Lavoie, J., Crocker, A., Clifton, J., van Eeghen, C. (2019, November). A large pragmatic clinical trial of Behavioral Health in Primary Care as a model of testing practice innovations at scale. Poster presentation selected through a national, peer-review process at the Annual Conference of the North American Primary Care Research Group Annual Meeting, Toronto, Canada.
Macchi, C. R. & van Eeghen, C. (2018, October). Use of Practice Integration Profile to inform quality improvement processes. Workshop speaker selected through a national, peer-review process at the Annual Conference of the Collaborative Family Healthcare Association, Syracuse, NY.
Mullin, D., Hargreaves, L., Auxier, A., Brennhofer, S., Hitt, J., Kessler, R., Littenberg, B., Macchi, C. R., Martin, M., Rose, G., Trembath, F., van Eeghen, C. (2018, October). A factor analysis of the Practice Integration Profile. Poster presentation selected through a national, peer-review process at the Annual Conference of the Collaborative Family Healthcare Association, Syracuse, NY.
Mullin, D.J., Hargraves, L., Auxier, A., Brennhofer, S., Hitt, J., Kessler, R., Littenberg, B., Macchi, C. R., Martin, M., Rose, G., Trembath, T., van Eeghen, C. (2018, August). Measuring the integration of primary care and behavioral health services: A factor analysis of the practice integration profile. Poster presentation selected through a national, peer-review process at the Annual Conference of the North American Primary Care Research Group Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL.
Burhman, Y., Sidman, C., & Macchi, C. R. (2018, February). A framework for learner agency and evidence of learning using digital badges and ePortfolios. Workshop speaker selected through a national, peer-review process at the Association of American Colleges and Universities, Philadelphia, PA.
Macchi, C. R., van Eeghen, C., Lavoie, J., Pinckney, R., & Rose, G. (2017, October). Listening to and collaborating with patients: A pragmatic approach to determining patient needs and interests. Workshop speaker selected through a national, peer-review process at the Annual Conference of the Collaborative Family Healthcare Association, Houston, TX.
Lindsey, A., Macchi, C. R. & Clemency Cordes, C. (2017, October). Utilizing web-based patient simulations to advance clinical skills mastery. Workshop speaker selected through a national, peer-review process at the Annual Conference of the Collaborative Family Healthcare Association, Houston, TX.
Kessler, R., Auxier, A., Mullin, D., Macchi, C. R., van Eeghen, C., Hitt, J., van Luling, J., & Littenberg, B. (2016, November). Development and validation of a measure of primary care. Poster presentation selected through a national, peer-review process at the North American Primary Care Research Group Annual Meeting, Colorado Springs, CO.
Kessler, R., Auxier, A., Hitt, J., Littenberg, B., Macchi, C. R., Mullin, D., & van Eeghen, C. (2016, November). Variability in the implementation of integrated behavioral health. Poster presentation selected through a national, peer-review process at the North American Primary Care Research Group Annual Meeting, Colorado Springs, CO.
Macchi C. R., Robinson, P. & Kessler R. (2016, October). Identifying protocols for assessing and teaching core competencies for integrated care. Panel presentation selected through a national, peer-review process at the Annual Conference of the Collaborative Family Healthcare Association, Charlotte, NC.
Macchi C. R. & Kessler R. (2016, January). Integrating behavioral health practice in medical training. Workshop speaker selected through a national, peer-review process at the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine Conference on Medical Student Education, Phoenix, AZ.
Macchi, C. R. (2015, April). BYOD videoconferencing paves the way for workforce pursuing advanced degrees. Workshop speaker selected through a national, peer-review process at the National Conference of the United States Distance Learning Association, St. Louis, MO.
Kessler R., Auxier A., Macchi, C. R., & Mullin D. (2014, December). Improving primary care: Measurement of primary care behavioral health integration: rationale, measurement, validation, applications, and initial data. Workshop speaker selected through a national, peer-review process at the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine Conference on Practice Improvement, Tampa, FL.
Kessler, R., Mullin, D., & Macchi, C. R. (2014, October). Measuring Integration: An empirical, Lexicon-based approach. Workshop speaker selected through a national, peer-review process at the Annual Conference of the Collaborative Family Healthcare Association, Washington, D.C.
Macchi, C. R. (2013, October). Online program behavioral health internship. Workshop speaker selected through a national, peer-review process at the Annual Conference of the Collaborative Family Healthcare Association, Denver, CO.
Macchi, C. R. (2009, November). Effects of therapist self-care and supervision on home-based clinical work. National Council on Family Relations. Poster presentation selected through a national, peer-review process at the NCFR Annual Conference, San Francisco, CA.
Garrett, K. & Macchi, C.R. (2008, November). Therapist self-care: Protecting the lens through which families are viewed. National Council on Family Relations. Roundtable presentation selected through a national, peer-review process at the NCFR Annual Conference, Little Rock, AR.
Macchi, C. R. (2007, November). Systemic change processes: Exploring weight loss and weight loss maintenance. National Council on Family Relations. Poster presentation selected through a national, peer-review process at the NCFR Annual Conference, Pittsburgh, PA.
Garrett, K., Macchi, C. R., Baptist, J., Sander-Hahs, E. (2007, November). Research team: A template for design, development, and administration. National Council on Family Relations. Workshop presentation selected through a national, peer-review process at the NCFR Annual Conference, Pittsburgh, PA.
Macchi, C. R., Johannes, E., & Fink, C. (2007, April). Research to practice dilemmas: Extension’s intermediary role in rural community health initiatives. Workshop presentation selected through a national, peer-review process at the 21st Century Families: From Research to Reality Conference, Little Rock, AR.
Johannes, E., Fink, C. & Macchi, C. R. (2005, May). Kansas Teen Leadership for Physically Active Lifestyles: A Community Youth Development Approach. Children, Youth, and Families at Risk (CYFAR). Workshop presentation selected through a national, peer-review process at CYFAR annual conference, Boston, MA.
Johannes, E., Fink, C. & Macchi, C. R. (2005, April). Kansas Teen Leadership for Physically Active Lifestyles. National Priester Extension Health. Workshop presentation selected through a national, peer-review process at the National Priester Extension Health Conference, Louisville, KY.
Invited Speaker for Community, State, and National Organizations
Macchi, C. R., An, P., & Thuong, D. (2023, October). The Practice Integration Profile goes global: Results from Southeast Asia. Invited workshop speaker at the Global Integrated Health Care Conference, Phoenix, AZ.
Fogelson, M. & Macchi. C. R. (2021, July). Opening up the learning-earning ecosystem: Learner agency: RSDs as tools for individual empowerment. Invited panelist at the Open Skills Summit of the Open Skills Network.
Reitz, R., Ogbeide, S., Pozun, C., Jacobs, B., Simmons, P., George, D., & Macchi. C.R. (2020, October). The great debate 5.0: Integrated care’s questions and controversies. Invited speaker at the Annual Conference of the Collaborative Family Healthcare Association.
Macchi, C. R. (2019, July). Trends of integrated healthcare & workforce development. Invited speaker at Community Care Network of Kansas, Topeka, KS.
Macchi, C.R. (2019, July). Graduate education discussion panel. Invited panelist for the Collaborative Family Healthcare Association, Denver, CO.
Martin, M. & Macchi, C. R. (2018, October). Behavioral health integration: A public health initiative. Invited speaker at the Annual Fall Conference of the Arizona Public Health Association, Phoenix, AZ.
Lindsey, A. & Macchi, C. R. (2017, March). When one size does not fit all: Addressing issues throughout an SBIRT project life cycle. Invited webinar presenter for Nonpartisan and Objective Research Organization (NORC) at the University of Chicago.
Macchi, C. R. (2016, October). Education for teams that are integrating behavioral care: What’s needed and how to get it. Invited speaker at the Transforming Primary Care and Behavioral Health Conference, Essex, VT.
Macchi, C. R. (2016, August). Healthcare transformation: Enhancing team-based care in primary care settings. Invited speaker at the National Chronic Disease Invitational Academy for the National Association of Chronic Disease Directors (NACDD), Denver, CO.
Macchi, C. R. & Robertson, J. M. (2012, March). The ethics implications of social networking and social media. Invited speaker at the Annual Clinical Conference of the Kansas Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, Overland Park, KS.
Macchi, C. R. (2012, February). Balancing act: A holistic review of health and wellness for individuals and families. Invited speaker at theKansas State Cooperative Extension Meeting, Manhattan, KS.
Macchi, C. R. (2011, March). Therapeutic support for patients managing health conditions in family contexts. Kansas Medical Education Foundation. Invited workshop speaker at the Psychiatric Grand Rounds for Stormont Vail Medical Center, Topeka, KS.
Macchi, C. R. & O’Conner, N. (2009, September). Ethical implications of home-based family therapist self-care. Association of Community Mental Health Centers of Kansas, Inc. Invited speaker at the Association of Community Mental Health Centers (ACMHC) Annual Conference, Wichita, KS.
Macchi, C. R. (2009, March). Systemic health behavior change: Managing diabetes in the family context. St. Francis Health Center’s Diabetes Center. Invited plenary speaker at the Diabetes Center Bee Annual Health Fair for St. Francis Health Center, Topeka, KS.
Macchi, C. R. (2008, October). Systemic health behavior change processes: Exploring weight loss and weight loss maintenance. Kansas Department of Education and Kansas Department of Health and Environment. Invited workshop speaker at the Kansas Coordinated School Health Conference, Kansas City, MO.
Macchi, C. R. (2007, November). Systemic change processes: Exploring weight loss and weight loss maintenance. Kansas Medical Education Foundation. Invited workshop speaker at the Psychiatric Grand Rounds for Stormont Vail Medical Center, Topeka, KS.
Macchi, C. R. (2002, April). Discovering fulfillment in the ‘possible’. Invited lecture presentation at the Brain Injury Support Group for St. John’s Medical Center, Jackson Hole, WY.
College of Health Solutions & Arizona State University
Macchi, C. R. (2024, December). Using ChatGPT to explore course redesign options. Invited presenter at the CHS AI Community of Practice.
Macchi, C. R. (2020, October). Invited panelist at the CHS Graduate Programs Showcase.
Macchi, C. R. & Defaria, R. (2020, April). Xplor platform. Invited speaker at the Digital Credentials Summit of the ASU Learning Future’s Collaboratory.
Lindsey, A., Clemency Cordes, C., & Macchi, C.R. (2019, March). Implementation strategies for multi-disciplinary SBIRT student training programs. Workshop speaker selected through a peer-review process at the ASU Annual Integrated Health Care Conference, Tempe, AZ.
Lindsey, A. & Macchi, C. R. (2017, March). Utilizing web-based patient simulations to advance clinical skills mastery. Workshop speaker at the Annual CHS Integrated Health Care Conference, Scottsdale, AZ.
Clemency Cordes, C., & Macchi, C. R. (2013, July). Integrated behavioral health interventions for depression and anxiety: Return on investment in the accountable care organization. Workshop speaker at the 14th Annual Summer Institute of the ASU Center for Applied Behavioral Health Policy, Sedona, AZ.
Clemency Cordes, C., & Macchi, C. R. (2013, July). The practice and teaching of mindfulness. Workshop speaker at the 14th Annual Summer Institute of the ASU Center for Applied Behavioral Health Policy, Sedona, AZ.
Contracted Trainer
Macchi, C. R. & Ingram, J. (2012). Reactive attachment disorder: Assessment and diagnosis. Videoconference available at several sites in Kansas: Hutchinson, Overland Park, Manhattan, Pittsburg, Salina, and Wichita, KS.
Macchi, C. R. & Ingram, J. (2011, October). Ethical issues of therapists’ involvement in social networking. Videoconference available at several sites in Kansas: Hutchinson, Overland Park, Manhattan, Pittsburg, Salina, and Wichita, KS.
Macchi, C. R. (2004, July). Adolescent sexuality. Workshop presentation for the Kansas Children’s Service League, Concordia and Salina, KS.
Macchi, C. R. (2004, July). Dual family membership. Workshop presentation for the Kansas Children’s Service League, Topeka, KS.
Macchi, C. R. (2004, July). PTSD: Beyond the basics. Workshop presentation for the Kansas Children’s Service League, Manhattan, KS.
Macchi, C. R. (2004, June). Eating disorders. Workshop presentation for the Kansas Children’s Service League, Salina, KS.
Joy, A. & Macchi, C. R. (2004, April and June). Sexual addiction. Workshops presentation for the Kansas Children’s Service League, Topeka and Manhattan, KS.
Macchi, C. R. & Osby, J. (2004, April, June, and August). Families and forgiveness. Workshop presentations for the Kansas Children’s Service League, Salina, Topeka, and Manhattan, Kansas.
Macchi, C. R. (2004, April). Conduct disorder in adolescents. Workshop presentation for the Kansas Children’s Service League, Manhattan, KS.
Macchi, C. R. & Bruner, B. (2004, April). The effects of domestic violence on children. Workshop presentation for the Kansas Children’s Service League, Holton, KS.
Macchi, C. R. & Jones, N. (2004, March). Working with birth parents. Workshop presentation for the Kansas Children’s Service League, Concordia, Salina, and Topeka, KS.
Macchi, C. R. (2004, February). Attention deficit disorder. Workshop presentation for the Kansas Children’s Service League, Salina, KS.
Macchi, C. R. (2004, February). Fostering exceptional children with special needs. Workshop presentation for the Kansas Children’s Service League, Manhattan, KS.
Macchi, C. R. & Bruner, B. (2004, February). Children and depression. Workshop presentation for the Kansas Children’s Service League, Holton, KS.
Macchi, C. R. & Britt, S. (2003, November). Grief and bereavement during the holidays. Workshop presentation for the Kansas Children’s Service League, Salina, KS.
Faculty Innovation Award, College of Health Solutions, Arizona State University (2017)
Service to the Profession Award, Kansas Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (2012)
Award for Best Graduate Paper, Women’s Studies Program, Kansas State University (2006). Macchi, C. R. (2006). The development of an intersectional framework for family therapy: Learning from feminist critiques of therapy. Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas.
Journal Editor (2024-2030) - Families, Systems, & Health
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American Association of Family Practitioners (AFP); Collaborative Care Research Network (CCRN) National Research Network (NRN); American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) Clinical Fellow & Approved Supervisor; American Psychological Association (APA); Collaborative Family Healthcare Association (CFHA) Voting Member of Research and Evaluation Special Interest Group; Kansas Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (KAMFT) Board Member-at-Large, President, Past-President; National Council on Family Relations (NCFR) Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE); Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM)
KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY, Manhattan, Kansas, Research Assistant Professor, School of Family Studies and Human Services, 2007-2012; Project Manager and Graduate Research Assistant, Kansas State Research and Extension, 2004-2006 (funded by USDA/CYFAR New Communities Project grant for Teen Leadership for Physically Active Lifestyles); Graduate Research Assistant, School of Family Studies and Human Services, 2003-2004
FRIENDS UNIVERSITY, Lenexa, Kansas, Adjunct Professor, Family Therapy Program, 2006-2010; Adjunct Instructor, Family Therapy Program, 2003-2006; External Program Director, Graduate School, 2005-2006; Ph.D. Intern, Family Therapy Program, 2005-2006 Taught graduate courses and supervised master’s students during their clinical internships.
Integrated Behavioral Health Program Search Committee, College of Health Solutions, 2021, 2023-2024; Working with the committee to hire program clinical faculty
Suprastructure Project Director, College of Health Solutions, Arizona State University, 2020-present; Working with other colleges at ASU, ASU Provost’s Office, and ASU Learning Futures Collaboratory to establish a unified data management system that supports the CHS curricular alignment initiative
Training Affinity Network Lead, College of Health Solutions, Arizona State University, 2020-present; Working with CHS Translational Teams, Affinity Networks, and Research Hub to propose, develop, and implement a training resources website that supports students, faculty, and staff involvement in translational science efforts within the college and grant-funded projects
Curriculum Committee, College of Health Solutions, Arizona State University 2016-Present; Worked with a team of CHS leadership and faculty to review new and established curricular programs and courses
Peer Teaching Review Committee (Co-Lead – 2020-2021), College of Health Solutions, Arizona State, 2019-Present; Worked with a team of faculty to develop, implement, and evaluate a faculty peer teaching review process that supports professional collaborations that support ongoing instructional improvements across the college
MyDBH Platform Lead, Doctor of Behavioral Health Program, Arizona State University, 2013-present; Working with DBH faculty, CHS IT team, and CHS Student Support team to develop, implement, and improve the student data management system that assists with student performance monitoring and supports efficient administration of degree program policies, processes, and procedures
Open Skills Network (OSN) Pilot Group (Provost’s Office, Learning Futures Collaboratory) 2021; Worked with a cross-university team focused on identifying Rich Skill Descriptors (RSDs) that support college curricular alignment projects and the development of university meta-competencies
Biomedical Informatics Search Committee, College of Health Solutions, Arizona State University, 2020-2021; Worked with the committee to hire program faculty
ASU Innovation Collaboratory Summit - Digital Credentials Workgroup, 2020; Worked with a multi-disciplinary team to develop standards and processes for implementing learner digital credentials
Xplor Project Director, College of Health Solutions, Arizona State University, 2019-2022; Worked with the ASU Learning Futures Collaboratory and outside contractors to design and develop an online workforce development platform that provides learners with personalized learning pathways and digital credentials
Dissemination & Implementation (D&I) Degree Program Planning Co-Lead, College of Health Solutions, Arizona State University, 2019-2020; Worked with a team of faculty to assess existing D&I training programs and propose the establishment of a doctoral-level degree within the college
Technology Infrastructure Subcommittee Lead, College of Health Solutions, Arizona State University, 2019; Worked with the CHS IT team to develop a plan for building a technical infrastructure that supports the new CHS vision and mission
Academic Program Lead, Integrate Behavioral Health & Science of Healthcare Delivery, College of Health Solutions, Arizona State University, 2018-2020; Represented two programs in the newly-established CHS Academic Success Hub to develop policies, processes, and procedures that support implementation of the new college vision and structure
DBH Program Interim Director, College of Health Solutions, Arizona State University, 2016, 2018; DBH representative to the CHS Deans, Directors, and Chairs (DDC) monthly meeting while the department director was on family leave and addressed program administrative tasks and initiatives