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27 Jun

Posted at 13:32h in Behavioral Health, Human Resources, Mental Health EHR, Outpatient Care by
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The pandemic especially impacted the lives of our healthcare workers, who were expected to go out when everyone else was expected to stay inside and socially and physically distance themselves from the rest of the world. Most of us attempted to cope with the fear...

02 May

Posted at 00:30h in Behavioral Health, Clinical, COVID-19, Mental Health EHR, Outpatient Care, Substance Use by
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Each May, we celebrate National Children’s Mental Health Week to underscore the importance of nurturing positive mental health among our nation’s youth. This year, from May 1st-7th, the awareness week will emphasize the vital importance of building strong emotional health for children’s long-term development and...

25 Apr

Posted at 12:58h in Behavioral Health, Behavioral Health EHR, COVID-19, Financial, Mental Health EHR, Substance Use, Value Based Healthcare by
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On March 28th, the Biden-Harris Administration submitted its presidential budget proposal for the 2023 fiscal year. While this action is just the first step in the lengthy budgetary process, it offers an interesting insight into the White House’s spending and policy priorities moving towards the...

18 Apr

Posted at 13:46h in Behavioral Health, Clinical, Mental Health EHR, Outpatient Care by
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In October 2020, a ground-breaking study was published online that sought to address the long-term effects of severe black box warnings on antidepressants. These warnings are familiar to anyone who has ever taken antidepressants or discussed them with a doctor or mental health clinician. These black...

11 Apr

Posted at 14:38h in Behavioral Health, Behavioral Health EHR, Clinical, Mental Health EHR, Outpatient Care by
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April is Autism Acceptance Month (AAM), a month-long celebration devoted to raising advocacy for and awareness of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This year marks the 50th anniversary of AAM, which was founded by the Autism Society in 1972 to spread awareness, promote acceptance, and ignite...

04 Apr

Posted at 15:28h in Behavioral Health, Behavioral Health EHR, Clinical, COVID-19, Mental Health EHR, Outpatient Care, Teletherapy by
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Experts fear a “second pandemic” is sweeping the nation as the urgent need for mental health counseling continues to exponentially grow. COVID-19 created a sense of general uncertainty, spurred major financial adjustments, created a healthcare crisis, and spurred social isolation from government mandated measures. Not...

28 Mar

Posted at 15:35h in Behavioral Health, Clinical, Mental Health EHR, Outpatient Care by
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Bodybuilding has long captivated audiences. Once upon a time, star ironmen like Arnold Schwartzenegger were admired, but not often imitated. One would have to visit a Gold’s Gym or similar spot to find individuals pursuing similar lifestyles. It wasn’t often that one would be inundated...

21 Mar

Posted at 14:10h in Behavioral Health, Clinical, COVID-19, Mental Health EHR, Outpatient Care by
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Since the beginning of the pandemic, we’ve been hearing about the devastating impact that COVID-19 has had on our collective mental health. This crisis has become so dire that in his first State of the Union address, President Biden took the time to highlight the...

22 Feb

Posted at 14:59h in Behavioral Health, Clinical, Mental Health EHR, Outpatient Care by
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With events like the Winter Olympics and Superbowl LVI recently taking place, it’s no surprise that many of us are fixated on sports more than usual. These marquee events highlighted impressive feats of athleticism, provide hours of entertainment, and create a point of connection for...

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...

06 Dec

Posted at 13:41h in Behavioral Health, Clinical, Mental Health EHR, Outpatient Care by
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For many parents, raising kids that have a healthy relationship with social media can be a challenge. Why? Because social media is ubiquitous. 4.48 billion people currently use social media worldwide, a number that has more than doubled from 2.07 billion users in 2015. As...

01 Nov

Posted at 13:31h in Beacon December 2021, Behavioral Health, Behavioral Health EHR, Clinical, COVID-19, Mental Health EHR, Outpatient Care, Substance Use by
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Part One in a Series  More than a year and a half into the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s no surprise that Americans continue to struggle with their mental and behavioral health. Within our families and communities, there have been irreparable changes that continue to affect us, even...

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...

27 Sep

Posted at 14:04h in Behavioral Health, Behavioral Health EHR, Clinical, Mental Health EHR, Outpatient Care, Substance Use by
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Reflecting on Suicide Prevention Awareness Month With Back to School season in full swing, COVID cases of the Delta variant surging, and National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, September flew by in a whirlwind of activity, events, and heavy headlines. This year, each of these resonates more...

20 Sep

Posted at 17:58h in Behavioral Health, Behavioral Health EHR, Behavioral Health Podcasts, Clinical, Mental Health EHR, Outpatient Care by
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September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Why is it so important that we create awareness and take action? Because the data is alarming.  Every day, approximately 130 Americans die by suicide. That is one person every 11 minutes. There is one death by suicide for...

07 Sep

Posted at 20:25h in Behavioral Health, Clinical, Mental Health EHR, Outpatient Care, Substance Use by
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September is recognized as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month-- a time meant to raise awareness and open the dialog around suicide, while advocating for better mental health care. As part of this awareness month, September 5th-11th is recognized as National Suicide Prevention Week, and September 10th...

02 Aug

Posted at 12:41h in Behavioral Health, Clinical, Mental Health EHR, Outpatient Care, Residential Care, Substance Use by
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Part Five in a Series  Within the United States, many mental health and criminal justice experts believe that jails and prisons have become our nation’s largest psychiatric facilities. This may be surprising to someone who does not have frequent contact with the American criminal justice system,...

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...

04 Jan

Posted at 13:53h in Behavioral Health, Mental Health EHR, Outpatient Care, Substance Use, Teletherapy by
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Addiction does not happen in a vacuum. Every client you see who is dealing with addiction has people in his or her life who are also being impacted by that addiction. The American Society of Addiction Medicine defines addiction as a ‘treatable, chronic medical disease involving complex interactions...

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...

31 Aug

Posted at 13:51h in Behavioral Health, Mental Health EHR, Outpatient Care, Substance Use, Teletherapy by
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The global coronavirus pandemic has had world-wide mental health repercussions. Long-term stress has exacerbated existing behavioral health conditions, and social isolation has increased feelings of loneliness, anxiety, and depression. Chronic stress and economic instability has created a breeding ground for psychological distress. When it comes...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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,...

12 Mar

Posted at 03:07h in Behavioral Health, Behavioral Health Podcasts, Clinical, Mental Health EHR, Outpatient Care by
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Psychiatric nurse practitioners are instrumental in providing treatment and helping patients cope with psychiatric disorders including ADHD, PTSD, mood disorders, and anxiety, as well as a whole host of other conditions. They work with individuals, families, groups, and communities, assessing their mental health needs before...

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...