Twice-monthly e-mail briefing for benefit managers and health care leaders Industry-leading best practices & benefit management trends The most up-to-date news on healthcare innovation selected from thousands of sources It's FREE!       About SmartBrief About OptumHealth     Send OptumHealth Insights story to a colleague. * Your Name * Your E-mail * Friend's E-mail Separate multiple addresses with commas.   Personal Message * Indicates required fields Terms and Conditions: You must submit valid e-mail addresses only. Use of e-mail addresses is subject to the terms of SmartBrief's privacy policy. Here's the story you're sending: Collaborative care improves outcomes for older cancer patients suffering depression Primary care doctors can play an important role in treating older cancer patients suffering depression, a study reported in a Journal of General Internal Medicine supplement found. When these patients received collaborative care supervised by both a psychiatrist and a primary care provider, they fared better in a number of areas, including depression, fatigue and quality of life. The strategy "can literally double the likelihood that the patient's depression will improve over time," a researcher said.  United Press International (10/22)