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How Electronic Health Records (EHRs) Improve Patient Care

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The days of the country doctor making house calls are long gone. Today’s healthcare model consists of teams of physicians and specialists working together to care for patients, which can make coordination difficult. Fortunately, technology has come to the rescue in the form of electronic health records (EHR). These digital documents form a centralized repository for … Read more

The Crucial Role Of Electronic Health Records In CCBHCs

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Behavioral healthcare has come a long way over the last few decades. There’s a greater appreciation for the role mental health and substance use disorder treatment play in creating healthier communities. These concerns know no boundaries when it comes to socioeconomic status, so the rise of Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs) in mental health … Read more

Telehealth Trends: Use Remains Strong in Behavioral Health, Linked to Follow Up Care

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As Telehealth matures three years after it burst onto the healthcare scene at the height of the COVID-19 Pandemic, trends in demand, satisfaction, and delivery of care are emerging. Among them, demand for Telehealth services remains much higher for Behavioral Health than physical health, and Telehealth visits for Behavioral Health often result in in-person follow-up … Read more

An Intelligent Look at AI in Behavioral Health | Part 2

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Since ChatGPT became publicly available in late 2022, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has garnered much attention—and hype. Streamline Healthcare Solutions recently conducted a webinar exploring what AI is—and what it is not—and several real-world applications for AI in Behavioral Health today. Part 1 of this Blog post focused on Augmented Intelligence, which the American Medical Association defines as … Read more

An Intelligent Look at AI in Behavioral Health | Part 1

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Since ChatGPT became publicly available in late 2022, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has garnered much attention—and hype. Streamline Healthcare Solutions recently conducted a webinar exploring what AI is—and what it is not—and several real-world applications for AI in Behavioral Health today. Artificial Intelligence vs Augmented Intelligence According to McKinsey & Company’s definition, Artificial Intelligence, or AI, … Read more

Whose Information Is It? | Part 2

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Data Sharing and Collaborative Documentation: Requirements and Best Practices in Behavioral Health With new regulations requiring that patients have access to much of their data and evidence suggesting that data sharing techniques improve both efficiency and outcomes of care delivery, the use of Collaborative Documentation is increasing. Implementing Collaborative Documentation, however, is not without its … Read more

Whose Information Is It? | Part 1

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Data Sharing and Collaborative Documentation: Requirements and Best Practices in Behavioral Health Sharing patient data may sound a bit foreign to many in Behavioral Health, but two things are changing that: One, it is now required that patients have access to much of their data; and two, evidence suggests that data-sharing techniques like Collaborative Documentation … Read more

Post PHE: The State of Medicaid

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The end of the Public Health Emergency for COVID-19 (PHE) this spring, combined with rising inflation and economic uncertainty in 2023, has changed the dynamic for Medicaid enrollment and funding, particularly at the state level. Medicaid, which is funded jointly by the federal government and states, is the single largest payer for mental health services … Read more