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14 Nov

Posted at 14:17h in Behavioral Health, Clinical, COVID-19, Mental Health EHR, Outpatient Care, Substance Use by
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Parents, researchers, and front-line mental health providers are all saying the same thing: there is an ongoing mental health crisis among youth in America. Taking action to mitigate these challenges is essential. However, it can be hard to know where to start without the appropriate...

08 Nov

Posted at 16:13h in Behavioral Health, Clinical, COVID-19, Outpatient Care by
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Part Two in a Series On October 19th, 2021, a variety of leading pediatric organizations including the Children’s Hospital Association and the American Academy of Pediatrics declared a national emergency in children’s mental health. This emergency was brought on by challenges related to the COVID-19 pandemic,...

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,...

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...

09 Aug

Posted at 13:38h in Behavioral Health, Clinical, COVID-19, Outpatient Care, September Newsletter 2021, Substance Use by
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40% of LGBTQ youth have seriously considered suicide in the past year. Over half of transgender and non-binary youth have considered suicide, and 20% have attempted it.   The Trevor Project provides evidence-based support for LGBTQ youth through crisis services, peer support, advocacy and education. The organization...

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,...

21 Dec

Posted at 15:20h in Behavioral Health, Clinical, COVID-19, Outpatient Care, Substance Use, Value Based Healthcare by
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Part Two in a Series The 2010 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, also known as the ACA, greatly expanded both access and affordability for healthcare. Mental health was also addressed, under a portion of the ACA known as the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity...

07 Dec

Posted at 13:41h in Behavioral Health, Clinical, COVID-19, Outpatient Care, Substance Use, Uncategorized, Value Based Healthcare by
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PART ONE IN A SERIES The 2010 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, also known as the ACA, expanded healthcare access and affordability. A portion of the ACA, known as the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA), strives to ensure that mental health and...

23 Nov

Posted at 13:54h in Behavioral Health, Clinical, Outpatient Care, Substance Use, Value Based Healthcare by
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COVID-19 swept the United States in the spring of 2020. Seemingly overnight, businesses shuttered, schools closed, and everyone not deemed an “essential worker” began to shelter at home. While the economy is now reopening in an uneven state-by-state, and even city-by-city patchwork, the pandemic is...

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....

14 Oct

Posted at 12:51h in Behavioral Health, Clinical, Outpatient Care, Substance Use, Value Based Healthcare by
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Part Two in a Series The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, also known as the ACA, was enacted a decade ago. It has expanded access to healthcare, and made it more affordable for tens of millions of United States citizens. The Mental Health Parity and...

05 Oct

Posted at 12:46h in Behavioral Health, Clinical, Outpatient Care, Substance Use, Value Based Healthcare by
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Part One in a Series Enacted in 2010, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) has expanded healthcare access and affordability for tens of millions of people in the United States. Part of the ACA is the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA)....

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...

30 Dec

Posted at 16:27h in Behavioral Health, Clinical, EHR, Mental Health EHR, Value Based Healthcare by
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David Ballenberger, Director of Business Development for NextStep Solutions, discusses the changes that are on the horizon for behavioral health EHRs. The need to offer documented value to your practice is increasing, and the ability to prove that your treatments are working with your clients,...