Oak Brook, IL – After a comprehensive evaluation process, North Central Behavioral Health Systems (“NCBHS”), based in LaSalle, Illinois, has selected Streamline’s SmartCare™ as its next Electronic Health Record (EHR) solution. NCBHS values a fully web-based, automated solution that can meet the needs of its mental health and substance use services across seven counties in … Read more
2022 Behavioral Health Recap Part 1: Demand Up, Supply Constrained, Big Funding Increases Approved Last year was a notable one for behavioral health. At the highest level, demand for care continued to increase far faster than the supply of those qualified to offer care, which contributed to more than one in four people reporting unmet … Read more
Report: Mental Health Parity at a Crossroads as 1-4 Have Unmet Behavioral Health Needs “More than 25 years after the first federal mental health parity protections were put in place, adequate coverage for behavioral health care – including both mental health and substance use conditions –remains elusive for many consumers with health insurance.”That’s the conclusion … Read more
Oak Brook, IL – CenClear of Bigler, PA, has completed a contract with Streamline Healthcare Solutions (Streamline) to move to the SmartCare™ electronic health record (EHR) platform. After many years on their incumbent EHR, they sought a system that offered better hosting uptime, along with greater flexibility than their current multi-tenant system could provide. More … Read more
A recent study by health care analytics firm Trilliant Health titled “2022 Trends Shaping the Health Economy” reports a continued increase in demand for Behavioral Health services but predicts an ongoing shortage of professionals, and it provides a host of interesting insights related to demographics, geography, payers and other factors for behavioral health and healthcare … Read more
As National Depression and Mental Health Screening Month comes to a close, there is increased focus on initiatives related to suicide prevention. Two in particular are aimed at getting help faster to those in need and helping primary care physicians better screen for and prevent suicide risk. Suicide 12th Leading Cause of Death in US … Read more
Valley Oaks Goes Live with Streamline’s SmartCare EHR Platform Valley Oaks Health and Streamline Healthcare Solutions (Streamline) are excited to share that they officially are live with Streamline’s cloud-based, single-platform electronic health record (EHR), SmartCare™. Valley Oaks chose Streamline because of its commitment to Indiana’s state reporting requirements. SmartCare’s intelligent application offers a more efficient … Read more
An Electronic Health Record (EHR) platform is a significant investment for Behavioral Health and Human Services organizations. To fully assess the impact of choosing a new EHR, Leadership needs to go beyond the technical requirements and analyze its impact on the organization holistically, including the total cost of ownership, primary and additional organizational benefits, and … Read more
Maximizing Technology in Behavioral Health and Human Services: How One Provider is Building a “Digital Bridge to Health” From the huge increase in telehealth services to the data and analytics required for evidence-based care to the promise artificial intelligence holds for improving outcomes, technology is revolutionizing behavioral health and human services. At the same time, … Read more
Oakbrook Terrace, IL – [October 11, 2022] – After an extensive evaluation and procurement process, Lincoln Families, based in Oakland, California, has selected Streamline’s SmartCare™ as its’ next Electronic Health Record (EHR) solution. Lincoln serves over 27,500 children and families annually with school-based and intensive behavioral health services, as well as community wellness resources. Lincoln … Read more