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
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
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
The Six Keys to EHR Usability Behavioral Health Electronic Health Record (EHR) platforms have come a long way since the HITECH Act of 2009, but many still have a ways to go in terms of providing a modern, easy to use, and effective user experience (UX). Below are six keys to determine how usable your … Read more
Oak Brook, IL – Streamline Healthcare Solutions (Streamline) is excited to announce its new partnership with Greater Nashua Mental Health (GNMH). GNMH located in Nashua, New Hampshire, has selected Streamline’s SmartCare™ platform as its’ next Electronic Health Record (EHR) solution. GNMH offers a wide variety of behavioral health and support services for adults, youth, and … Read more
Oak Brook, IL – After an extensive evaluation and procurement process, Coleman Health Services (CHS), headquartered in Kent, Ohio, selected Streamline Healthcare Solutions (Streamline) as its’ preferred electronic health record (EHR) vendor. CHS provides comprehensive behavioral health services across the state of Ohio. Industry experience and strong partnerships amongst Ohio Providers found Streamline on the … Read more
Initial phase will bring MaST, Holmusk’s tool to help healthcare professionals better prioritize and manage behavioral health caseloads, to Mental Health Partners in Colorado NEW YORK — June 22, 2023 — Holmusk, a leading global behavioral health real-world evidence company, announced today that it is joining forces with one of its strategic partners, Streamline Healthcare … Read more
Oak Brook, IL – After an extensive evaluation and procurement process, Sierra Vista Child & Family Services, based in Modesto, California, has selected Streamline’s SmartCare™ as its new Electronic Health Record (EHR) solution. Sierra Vista joins Streamline as another Community Based Organization (CBO) in California. Streamline’s growing California presence with the state’s counties and CBOs, … Read more
In March, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) updated the certification criteria for Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs), with a particular focus on suicide and crisis care, the opioid epidemic, and health equity. The complete criteria update is available on the SAMHSA website, as is a summary of the changes. SAMHSA … Read more
Telehealth, also known as remote or virtual care, grew out of necessity during the COVID-19 Pandemic for both physical and behavioral health care, but due to a number of important factors, it has had remarkable staying power for behavioral health services. While the use of telehealth for physical healthcare has declined since the Pandemic peak, … Read more