Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics  (CCBHCs) are transforming access to mental health and substance use care in the U.S., addressing critical gaps in treatment availability. These clinics integrate services like 24/7 crisis care, mental and physical health treatment, and care coordination under one roof. With over 500 CCBHCs operating across 46 states, they serve 3 million […]
The United States is currently experiencing a major mental health workforce shortage. Many behavioral health and human services (BHHS) organizations are struggling to hire and retain enough mental health professionals to meet growing patient demand. This can lead to elongated wait times for patients and increase stress for current mental healthcare providers. For organizations struggling […]
n behavioral healthcare, electronic medical records (EMR) are helpful for managing patient records. However, with technological advancements and more demand for data-driven decision-making, there’s a growing need to go beyond the basic functionalities of substance abuse EMR software. This is where a business intelligence approach comes into play. By harnessing the power of data analytics […]
Patient care delivery has undergone remarkable changes since the COVID-19 pandemic. One noticeable shift has been the emergence of telehealth, allowing consultations, diagnoses, and treatments to occur virtually. This digital transformation in healthcare has many organizations embracing a hybrid healthcare model. But what are the important differences between telehealth and in-person care, and how can […]
Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs) play more than just a crucial role in the behavioral health landscape; they also serve as pivotal cornerstones within their communities. This is primarily because a CCBHC upholds an open-door policy, providing services to everyone, irrespective of insurance coverage. These community-based clinics provide comprehensive, integrated, high-quality care for those […]
The healthcare industry continues to shift toward patient-centered care, and patient activation has emerged as a critical concept for improving health outcomes. Activation refers to a patient’s knowledge, skills, readiness to learn, and confidence in managing their health. The patient activation measures (PAM) survey is an evidence-based tool that enables healthcare providers to tailor interventions […]