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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...

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...

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,...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

02 Nov

Posted at 13:47h in Behavioral Health, COVID-19, December Newsletter 2021, Outpatient Care, Substance Use, Teletherapy, Value Based Healthcare by
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Families benefit from the support and structure of their community. Sheltering in place during the coronavirus pandemic has thrown social networks into disarray, and anxiety associated with COVID-19 has magnified everyday stressors. Sudden loneliness and stress can increase susceptibility to substance misuse, addiction, and relapse....

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)....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...