Many behavioral and mental health providers and addiction treatment professionals understand the value of electronic health records (EHRs). But does your practice also need customer relationship management (CRM) software? Here is some information to consider: What is a CRM? CRM software generally helps an organization collect and organize customer contact information and manage relationships with…
Ohio has not been immune to the impact of addiction and the opiate crisis sweeping the nation. Here’s the latest news on efforts across the state to curb addiction and overdose. Cincinnati Jail Adds Beds for Inmates’ Addiction Treatment Ohio’s Hamilton County Justice Center is renovating space to add 92 new beds to help treat…
Many behavioral health experts now use electronic health records (EHRs) to help reduce errors, improve cost-effectiveness, and better share patient information among providers and facilities. But what really started this trend? Despite the recent growth in the use of EHRs, this technology has a vibrant history that goes back more than a century. How Old…
A healthy workplace is characterized by high morale and empowered, encouraged employees. Research shows that such environments help boost productivity, which helps improve a company’s culture, and bottom line, and leads to more satisfied clients. Here are three examples of what increased productivity looks like in a healthy workplace, with tips on how to achieve…
YES Created to Address Children’s Needs YES was created in response to the Jeff D. class-action lawsuit that began in 1980. At that time, both children and adults received mental-health care at State Hospital South. The lawsuit argued that Idaho lacked sufficient treatment, educational, and community-based services, which allegedly violated patients’ rights under the U.S.…
The state of Oregon has not been immune to the effects of addiction, including the nationwide opioid crisis. Here is the addiction news making headlines in Oregon. Oregon Has the Fewest Opioid Overdoses According to Dr. Jim Shames, medical director for Jackson County, Ore., the state now has the fewest opioid overdoses in the nation.…
As lawmakers, clinicians, law-enforcement officials, and community leaders seek solutions to the opioid crisis, new research offers discouraging results. Researchers report in BMJ that opioid use has been largely unchanged in recent years, despite ongoing efforts to reduce the use of opioid pain medications. Study Population The study included all commercially insured or Medicare beneficiaries…
Accreditation can help behavioral health and addiction treatment providers demonstrate high industry standards and stand out in the market. Patients and loved ones seeking appropriate providers can use accreditation as a sign of quality to help them make the best decision. Not all accreditation is the same, however. Most providers have their choice of several…
Accreditation is an important way that addiction treatment and behavioral health providers can stand out in the market. Several nonprofit groups, such as CARF International, provide accreditation that holds these providers to particular standards. Providers must be prepared to put time and effort into the accreditation process. Fortunately, they can expect to receive numerous benefits…
By 2018, most providers have moved from paper charts to an electronic health record (EHR) system. In many addiction treatment and behavioral health practices, however, the transition is incomplete or remains only in the planning stages. For those behavioral health and addiction treatment facilities that have not completed the switch, here are five tips for…