Behavioral health and addiction treatment experts in Ohio are facing several issues that could impact their organizations. Here we highlight some of the latest behavioral health news from the Buckeye State. Drug Overdose Deaths Increasing in Ohio One year after seeing a decline in drug overdose deaths, Ohio is reporting a 5-percent increase for 2019.…
Did your behavioral health practice recently launch telehealth services? As more behavioral health or addiction treatment locations resume in-person visits, it is important to continue to address the needs of clients who still prefer remote options. Here’s how you can market your behavioral health practice and remind clients, both new and existing, that telehealth services…
As mental health needs continue to grow across the United States, more clinicians may see a need for independent behavioral health services. However, launching your own practice is also full of challenges. Here’s how to address some of those. 1. Lack of clinical experience If you are a recent graduate, newly licensed, or have been…
If you use electronic health records (EHRs) in your behavioral health practice, you may have encountered the issue of interoperability. This involves the ability of different EHR systems to share and interpret a patient’s health data. (Check out BestNotes’ previous blog posts on the subject of EHR interoperability.) One standard for electronic health information interoperability,…
States and providers moved quickly to expand access to telehealth during the coronavirus pandemic. While the technology was already growing in popularity, its use in response to COVID-19 has increased the speed of its adoption. Here are some of the latest headlines centered around U.S. telehealth use. Telehealth Expansion Now Permanent in Idaho Under an…
Word-of-mouth alone is usually not enough to bring you new clients, so your behavioral health business plan should put a high priority on marketing. Marketing can be difficult for new entrepreneurs, so here are some methods to get you started. Establish a central online presence. These days, having an online presence is non-negotiable. Before launching…
Behavioral health concerns remain a pressing need across the country. Here are some of the major behavioral health stories circulating in Texas in the past few weeks. Texas A&M Nursing Partners With Rural Texas Providers Researchers with Texas A&M University College of Nursing are forming an academic-practice partnership with rural healthcare providers at five clinical…
Many entrepreneurs may struggle to stay focused without a boss to manage their schedule. Here are some tips to stay motivated and productive when you’re working for yourself as a behavioral health clinician. Keep your workspace separate and defined. One of the most important steps in staying productive is to create a distinct workspace that…
When opening your own behavioral health practice, your business plan can make or break your practice. From your clinical approach to your administrative operations, a business plan should guide your decision-making in all aspects of your practice. Here’s how to get started: Start small and go slow. Launching your behavioral health practice is exciting, but…
The ongoing novel coronavirus pandemic has had numerous effects on behavioral health, including illegal substance use, budgetary concerns, and the use of telehealth. Here, we take a look at some of the behavioral health and addiction treatment-related news specific to California. Changing Prescription Painkiller Supply Poses Additional Risks as COVID Restrictions Relax Law enforcement officials…