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
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
October is National Depression and Mental Health Screening Month, and this year it comes at a time when the gap between the number of people living with depression and other behavioral and mental health issues and those receiving treatment is widening. Mental Health Issues Rise Post-Pandemic, But Treatment Lags Since the start of the COVID-19 … Read more
Bert Nash Center Chooses Streamline’s SmartCare™ EHR Platform Oak Brook, IL – Streamline Healthcare Solutions (Streamline) is excited to announce its new partnership with another Kansas Community Mental Health Center. After a thorough evaluation process, the Bert Nash Center (BNC), located in Lawrence, KS, selected Streamline’s SmartCare™ for their Electronic Health Record (EHR). BNC required … Read more
Strategies to Address the Workforce Shortage in Behavioral Health and Human Services In response to the growing need for behavioral and mental health services, federal and state governments are increasing funding, including significant increases for Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs). Yet providers continue to struggle with staffing shortages. Turnover rates at behavioral health facilities … Read more