By Javier Favela – Organizations that make moves to adopt a single, robust practice management system and clearinghouse, integrating all claims and financial rules into one cohesive system, can experience successful financial, operational, and clinical outcomes.
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Supporting the adoption of health IT and the promotion of nationwide health information exchange to improve health care, here is what is happening at the ONC, including upcoming deadlines for public comments on a new USCDI+ Behavioral Health Data Set and the 2024 SVAP, and details on the USCDI+ Cancer Data Exchange Summit in May.
By Micky Tripathi & Miriam E. Delphin-Rittmon – SAMHSA and ONC will work together to invest more than $20 million of SAMHSA funds over the next three years in an initiative to advance health IT in behavioral health care and practice settings.
By Karis Grounds & Timi Leslie – When people are in crisis—whether it’s from a community disaster or a critical need for food, housing, and financial support—it’s hard for them to know where to turn.
By Ram Krishnan – With demand exploding for behavioral health treatment, and trends in technology and care modalities changing the industry, mental health providers are continually looking for ways to improve and streamline their practices. Prioritizing the following tips can help ensure a successful second half of 2023.
By Darius Tahir – Controlled substances became a little less controlled during the pandemic. That benefited both patients (for their health) and telehealth startups (to make money). Some potentially addictive medications — like buprenorphine and Adderall — are now far more available online to patients because of regulatory changes.
By Katie Brenneman – Without technological advancements, we wouldn’t see the level of patient care we’re at today. However, health IT can’t slow down. It can improve the integration of primary care and mental/behavioral healthcare.
By Dr. Martin Lustick – In April, NextGen Healthcare’s leadership team met with leaders of provider organizations representing a range of specialties and geographies. One of the themes that came through loud and clear was their ongoing struggle to obtain claims data from their payers.
CMS issued the Calendar Year 2023 Physician Fee Schedule proposed rule, which would significantly expand access to behavioral health services, Accountable Care Organizations, cancer screening, and dental care – particularly in rural and underserved areas.