29 Nov Finding Your Joy in the Midst of Holiday Stress

Posted at 16:23h in Beacon December 2021, Behavioral Health, Clinical, Mental Health EHR, Outpatient Care by Darice Warren 0 Comments

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It’s supposed to be the happiest time of the year, but is it? Emotions are more intense during the holidays than other times throughout the year, and celebrating with family and friends brings about a diverse range of feelings. While many people experience joy and...

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29 Jun Early Intervention Leads to Better Outcomes in the Treatment of Substance Use Disorder

Posted at 13:09h in Behavioral Health, Clinical, EHR, Substance Use by Darice Warren 0 Comments

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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...

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06 Apr Five Tips for Developing Effective Client Outcomes

Posted at 14:21h in Behavioral Health, Clinical, EHR by Darice Warren 0 Comments

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Have you ever set sail without knowing where you would land, or started a road trip unsure of the final destination? Of course not! You might not plot out each stop along the way, but you need a clear understanding of the journey’s end. Knowing...

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17 Jan Principles That Make Substance Abuse Treatment Work

Posted at 16:29h in Behavioral Health, Clinical, EHR, Substance Use by Dave Ballenberger, MSW 0 Comments

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Addiction is a complex but treatable disease that affects brain function and behavior.  Drugs of abuse alter the brain’s structure and function, resulting in changes that persist long after drug use has ceased. This may explain why drug abusers are at risk for relapse even after...

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30 Dec Video: Big Changes are Coming for Behavioral Health EHRs

Posted at 16:27h in Behavioral Health, Clinical, EHR, Mental Health EHR, Value Based Healthcare by Darice Warren 0 Comments

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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,...

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30 Dec How Well Does Methadone Treatment Work?

Posted at 16:23h in Outpatient Care, Substance Use by Dave Ballenberger, MSW 0 Comments

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Often when people discuss methadone as a viable treatment option, you get a lot of myth mixed in with the truth, because everything you hear is not based on fact. Methadone is one option for the treatment of opiate addiction. As with many treatments in the...

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30 Dec How Electronic Behavioral Health Records Benefit the Patient

Posted at 16:22h in Behavioral Health, EHR, Financial, Mental Health EHR by Dave Ballenberger, MSW 0 Comments

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When choosing an EHR, much of the discussion surrounds how it will benefit the organization.  But what does a Behavioral Health EHR provide for the patient? Improved behavioral health care.  EHRs help staff make the best clinical decisions about how to treat patients.  For example, treatment plans will...

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30 Dec Is Your EHR Ready for the Changes Coming with Value-Based Care?

Posted at 16:01h in Behavioral Health, Clinical, EHR, Mental Health EHR, Outpatient Care, Substance Use, Value Based Healthcare by Dave Ballenberger, MSW 0 Comments

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Can your Electronic Health Record add, subtract, multiply and divide? I can remember standing at the back of the room waiting for Sister Theresa to give me a math problem that I would have to figure it out before I got to the front of the...

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