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19 Sep

Posted at 13:07h in Behavioral Health, Behavioral Health EHR, EHR, Mental Health EHR, Outpatient Care, Substance Use, Teletherapy by
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There is a hidden crisis that all too often goes unnoticed and is underreported across rural America's broad expanse, where stunning landscapes stretch for miles and communities appear close-knit. This crisis involves the intersection of mental health challenges and addiction, and it touches countless lives...

18 Jan

Posted at 22:13h in Behavioral Health, Clinical, EHR, Mental Health EHR, Outpatient Care by
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Healthcare disparities by race and ethnicity impact almost every aspect of seeking and obtaining health care. These discrepancies in physical healthcare are apparent in notable ways, such as in diagnosis and mortality rates for life-threatening cancers, and deadly chronic conditions such as diabetes and high...

13 Jan

Posted at 22:39h in Behavioral Health, Clinical, COVID-19, EHR, Mental Health EHR, Outpatient Care by
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The past couple of years of uncertainty, loss, and change have had a profound impact on our nation’s youth. Even prior to the pandemic, rates of anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation among adolescents had been steadily rising for a decade.  In 2019, COVID-19’s emergence pushed the...

17 Oct

Posted at 20:15h in Behavioral Health, Behavioral Health EHR, Clinical, EHR, Mental Health EHR by
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If your behavioral health practice is like most, you have been busier than ever this year. Today’s challenges are manifold: applying and enforcing safety measures, navigating the new world of virtual therapy, and facing a new need for services due to pandemic-related increases in anxiety,...

11 Oct

Posted at 14:27h in Behavioral Health, Behavioral Health EHR, Clinical, EHR, Mental Health EHR, Outpatient Care, Substance Use by
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In the early morning of August 30th, the last plane carrying U.S forces left Kabul International Airport in Afghanistan, bringing an official end to America’s longest war.  For 20 years, American troops fought in the desert of Afghanistan, first searching for 9/11 mastermind Osama Bin Laden,...

04 Oct

Posted at 13:44h in Beacon December 2021, Behavioral Health, Clinical, COVID-19, EHR, Human Resources, Mental Health EHR, Outpatient Care, Substance Use, Teletherapy by
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In the last year and a half, we’ve watched in awe as first responders like doctors, nurses, paramedics, and even coroners and medical examiners have stepped up to the incredible demands put on them by COVID-19. Most trained professionals could see the crushing wave of sickness...

26 Jul

Posted at 13:13h in Behavioral Health, Behavioral Health EHR, Clinical, EHR, Mental Health EHR, Outpatient Care, September Newsletter 2021 by
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Every child gets scared or anxious sometimes. It’s normal for kids to be afraid of the dark, shy around new people, or nervous before a big test. It becomes an issue when fear and anxiety cause distress or interfere with everyday activities. Anxiety disorders in...

12 Jul

Posted at 13:28h in Behavioral Health, Clinical, EHR, Mental Health EHR, Outpatient Care by
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Part Four in a Series An interesting aspect of living in the United States is the incredible variety of religious and cultural traditions practiced by our 328.2 million neighbors. As our country has evolved, distinct customs have developed alongside it, creating new cultural traditions and religious...

28 Jun

Posted at 14:10h in Behavioral Health, Behavioral Health EHR, Clinical, EHR, Financial, IT, Mental Health EHR, Outpatient Care, Teletherapy by
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As a behavioral healthcare provider, you know all too well that running a successful organization involves much more than providing quality care for your clients. The reality is, you cannot provide effective care if you neglect the operational elements of your business which also require your time...

14 Jun

Posted at 13:00h in Behavioral Health, Behavioral Health EHR, Clinical, EHR, Mental Health EHR, Outpatient Care by
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An unfortunate reality is that many children experience devastating ordeals in their young lives. A close family member commits suicide. Parents get divorced. The child experiences abuse or neglect. These traumatic events are referred to as adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). They are closely linked to...

07 Jun

Posted at 13:19h in Behavioral Health, Behavioral Health Podcasts, Clinical, EHR, Financial, Outpatient Care, Value Based Healthcare by
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What is population-based care and why should it matter if you’re a behavioral healthcare provider? In this podcast, "Understanding Population-Based Care", you’ll learn about this emerging healthcare model, how it goes hand-in-hand with value-based payments, and the impact it will have on your practice.  According to...

17 May

Posted at 13:22h in Behavioral Health, Clinical, EHR, Financial, Outpatient Care, Value Based Healthcare by
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Children in America face an unprecedented rise in chronic childhood illness, from allergies to autism. The current healthcare system is set up to treat acute diseases, but lacks the capacity for complex cases. In contrast, the whole child approach uses collaborative care, including physical, behavioral,...

10 May

Posted at 13:33h in Behavioral Health, Clinical, EHR, Outpatient Care, Substance Use, Teletherapy by
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First in a  Series Since the beginning of 2020, we’ve seen the unemployment rate reach a staggering 14.8%. The resulting economic strain hasn’t just affected unemployment – it’s crept across almost every facet of our lives, including our access to healthcare. Many of the individuals experiencing...

03 May

Posted at 13:08h in Behavioral Health, Clinical, COVID-19, EHR, Outpatient Care, Teletherapy by
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Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, telehealth services have increased significantly. For mental health practitioners, teletherapy has become an essential method for treating patients while keeping all parties safe and healthy. Although the technology was ready and available to easily deliver individual and group...

12 Apr

Posted at 13:37h in Behavioral Health, Clinical, EHR, Outpatient Care, Substance Use by
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Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) involves using specific medications to help substance use patients better manage their withdrawal symptoms during recovery. This technique is often used to treat substance use disorder--and specifically opioid addiction. According to a 2016 study published in The New England Journal of Medicine,...

29 Mar

Posted at 13:34h in Behavioral Health, Clinical, COVID-19, EHR, Outpatient Care, Teletherapy by
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COVID restrictions and proximity to care are two reasons why more children with behavioral health needs are seeking telemedicine options for their care. But a virtual visit is very different from an in-person visit, especially for those with autism and ADHD. There are a number...

03 Feb

Posted at 16:27h in Behavioral Health, Clinical, EHR, Outpatient Care, Substance Use, Value Based Healthcare by
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The 21st Century Cures Act was enacted in 2016 to help take healthcare IT to the next level of interoperability and data sharing. The resulting proposed rules from CMS and ONC are tied closely with technology frameworks that have been in the works for decades....

25 Jan

Posted at 14:17h in Behavioral Health, COVID-19, EHR, March Newsletter 2021, Newsletter, Outpatient Care, Substance Use, Teletherapy by
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The COVID-19 pandemic has created an opportunity to grow behavioral health services in communities across the United States. Now, the behavioral health community must rise to the occasion. It is make or break time, and the world is watching. It's up to behavioral health providers...

26 Oct

Posted at 14:24h in Behavioral Health, Behavioral Health EHR, Clinical, EHR, Mental Health EHR, Substance Use by
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Suicide is the tenth leading cause of death in the United States, and the numbers have been increasing over the past few decades. Historically, attempts to predict and prevent suicide were based on self-reporting, which can be problematic because people may hide their suicidal thoughts....

28 Sep

Posted at 09:03h in Behavioral Health, Clinical, EHR, Mental Health EHR, Outpatient Care, Value Based Healthcare by
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In the behavioral healthcare field, a divide exists between research outcomes and clinical outcomes. A significant factor in this disparity is data-driven treatment. Measures such as symptom rating scales are core components of research trials, but they are less common in clinical settings. Only about...

21 Sep

Posted at 13:00h in Behavioral Health, Clinical, COVID-19, EHR, Outpatient Care, Substance Use, Teletherapy by
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Widespread shutdowns due to the COVID-19 pandemic have put Americans with substance use disorder (SUD) at high risk for relapse. Alcohol misuse and drug overdose are on the rise. People with SUD are often vulnerable and marginalized, and many rely on in-person behavioral healthcare for...

24 Aug

Posted at 12:47h in Behavioral Health, EHR, Mental Health EHR, Outpatient Care, Substance Use, Teletherapy, Value Based Healthcare by
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Rural, isolated regions have historically lacked resources and infrastructure to adequately address the behavioral healthcare needs of its population. People living in remote areas have limited access to specialty services for mental health and substance use disorders, creating a rural-urban divide. Fortunately, technological innovation and...

03 Aug

Posted at 11:59h in Behavioral Health, Behavioral Health Podcasts, EHR, Financial, Mental Health EHR, Value Based Healthcare by
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Value based payments are here to stay. Figuring out how to measure your outcomes to get paid for your work is just one of the challenges behavioral health organizations face as they plan for the future. Not all that long ago, start up mental health programs...

24 Jul

Posted at 18:51h in Behavioral Health, Clinical, EHR, Mental Health EHR, Uncategorized, Value Based Healthcare by
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Depression is prevalent among patients with chronic physical conditions. Because a client’s physical well-being significantly impacts behavioral health outcomes and vice-versa, it's important that they receive treatment with an integrated care approach. For clients with chronic illnesses, physical health goals can be an integral part...

20 Jul

Posted at 12:40h in Behavioral Health, COVID-19, EHR, Mental Health EHR, Outpatient Care, September Newsletter 2020, Teletherapy by
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COVID-19 upended life as we know it. Although some states have eased initial lockdown restrictions, indoor gatherings of unrelated people remain risky, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Some communities continue to prohibit them, and nearly all continue to recommend working...

13 Jul

Posted at 12:50h in Behavioral Health, Behavioral Health EHR, EHR, Mental Health EHR, Outpatient Care, Popular Blogs, September Newsletter 2020, Substance Use, Teletherapy by
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All behavior is learned and displayed within the contexts of society. Each individual’s culture is a unique blend of ethnicity, demographics, socioeconomic status, language, and affiliations. If practitioners assess and evaluate behavior through a client’s frame of reference, human behavior becomes more evident in light...

06 Jul

Posted at 12:51h in Behavioral Health, Billing Services, EHR, Human Resources, Mental Health EHR, Outpatient Care, Substance Use, Value Based Healthcare by
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Outpatient behavioral healthcare programs put immeasurable effort into addressing the needs of their clients. Unfortunately, workforce shortages, reimbursement delays, and detailed reporting for accreditation requirements create barriers to providing the best care possible. Innovative strategies that streamline operations can make your program more efficient and...

29 Jun

Posted at 13:09h in Behavioral Health, Clinical, EHR, Substance Use by
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Treating Substance Use Disorder (SUD) is much like managing any other chronic illness--the goal is to reduce problematic symptoms and improve the overall health and well-being of the patient. SUD is a treatable condition, and recovery is attainable with continuous, comprehensive care. Early intervention for...

08 Jun

Posted at 15:20h in Behavioral Health, Behavioral Health EHR, Clinical, EHR, Financial, Mental Health EHR, Mental Health EHR Page, Substance Use, Value Based Healthcare by
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For quite some time, insurers and healthcare providers have been moving towards a value-based healthcare model, and away from the traditional fee-for-service payment system. In value-based care, providers are incentivized based on the quality of care they provide and the meaningful treatment outcomes used to...

01 Jun

Posted at 13:27h in Behavioral Health, EHR, Financial, Human Resources, Residential Care by
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There are numerous challenges that come with running a residential behavioral healthcare program. The tangled web of paperwork, accreditation, and compliance standards can be a real headache for those running the facilities. In addition, many administrators see high turnover as unavoidable, and accept claims denials...

26 May

Posted at 15:25h in Behavioral Health, COVID-19, EHR, Human Resources, Residential Care by
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During the COVID-19 outbreak, residential behavioral healthcare facilities continue to provide vital around-the-clock services to their communities. Unfortunately, residents and staff are particularly vulnerable to the physical and mental difficulties associated with the coronavirus pandemic. Residential services need to adapt in order to cope with...

21 May

Posted at 21:56h in Behavioral Health, Behavioral Health Podcasts, COVID-19, EHR, Financial, Mental Health EHR, Teletherapy, Value Based Healthcare by
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The field of behavioral healthcare has changed. 60-65% of human service agencies bound to a fee-for-service model fail. Medicaid margins are razor thin when you consider the exceedingly low payments mental health counselors receive versus the escalating costs of delivering quality care, forcing many direct...

18 May

Posted at 13:17h in Behavioral Health, COVID-19, EHR, Outpatient Care, September Newsletter 2021, Substance Use, Teletherapy by
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For patients battling substance use disorder, each day brings new challenges as they manage their addiction and take small steps towards recovery. Coping with sobriety during a pandemic, with social distancing orders in place, adds a whole new set of obstacles individuals must overcome to...

12 May

Posted at 19:01h in Behavioral Health, EHR, Outpatient Care, Substance Use by
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Too often, society treats substance misuse as a criminal or social problem rather than a health condition. Treatment and prevention services are traditionally separated from general healthcare. Such separation leaves limited options for addiction treatment. Failure to adequately address addiction has led to a crisis,...

04 May

Posted at 16:32h in Behavioral Health, Behavioral Health EHR, Clinical, EHR, Financial, Mental Health EHR, Value Based Healthcare by
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Behavioral healthcare is changing. Focus is shifting away from traditional fee-for-service (FFS) systems to value-based payments (VBP). These new payment methods link reimbursements with improved performance and outcomes. They are designed to hold providers accountable for the quality of care they provide to their clients....

20 Apr

Posted at 12:52h in Behavioral Health, Clinical, EHR, Outpatient Care, Substance Use by
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Our country faces a substance abuse epidemic. Over 20 million Americans have some form of Substance Use Disorder. Wide-spread addiction problems irreparably harm individuals and families. According to the CDC, 130 Americans die each day from an opioid overdose. Moreover, drug and alcohol use disorders...

24 Mar

Posted at 17:12h in Behavioral Health, Clinical, COVID-19, EHR, Mental Health EHR, Mental Health EHR Page, Outpatient Care, Teletherapy by
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With the outbreak of Coronavirus, everyday life has become difficult for millions of people across the globe. The disease, also known as COVID-19, is highly infectious and can have varying effects on different people. According to the World Health Organization, the virus primarily spreads through...

23 Mar

Posted at 12:38h in Behavioral Health, Clinical, EHR, Financial, Mental Health EHR, Value Based Healthcare by
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The healthcare space is in the process of a challenging transition to value-based care. The expectation that most organizations can make the transition in a year or two is overly optimistic. Complete transformation may take a long journey and will require careful consideration. So far,...

24 Feb

Posted at 18:30h in Behavioral Health, Clinical, EHR, Mental Health EHR, Outpatient Care, Substance Use, Value Based Healthcare by
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Our country faces a crisis. Communities across the nation are stricken with substance abuse and mental illness. Data from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Association (SAMHSA) reveal nearly 58 million Americans have mental illnesses or substance use disorders, with 9 million adults having...