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The number of qualified mental health professionals working in the United States cannot keep up with the demand for behavioral health services. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 55 percent of U.S. counties do not have a single mental health professional, leaving the needs of millions of patients facing addiction, mental […]

In today’s world, technology plays a role in almost all aspects of life, including health. Health information technology (Health IT) is a rapidly expanding field that is changing how care is delivered and how patients can interact with their care. The largest, most recognizable facets of health IT is the electronic health record (EHR). The […]

Electronic health records (EHRs) are part of the future for all health providers, including behavioral health facilities. Most facilities and providers currently use EHR systems but most are dated and do not integrate with new technology and functionality. Digital medical records make it easier for providers to share and gather information about patients instantly, helping […]

Thanks to innovative technology and changing reimbursement policies for telehealth, it is becoming more popular across the country. Increasing numbers of practices and facilities are utilizing telehealth to reach more patients, quickly consult with other physicians, and increase their revenue. One of the challenges of setting up telehealth services is ensuring you continue to provide […]

As part of accreditation by the Joint Commission, behavioral health facilities have always had to track patient outcomes. Facilities could track outcomes in a variety of ways. However, a lack of standardized, quantitative measurements made it difficult to determine if a patient population was truly receiving quality care. To ensure quality care at behavioral health […]

Now that the Joint Commission has revised their standards for behavioral health providers, all facilities must use a standardized tool to measure patient outcomes. The goal of this change is to place a larger focus on health outcomes and value-based care. To keep your Joint Commission accreditation or earn new accreditation, you’ll need to select […]

As healthcare reimbursement models change, more and more facilities are choosing to become in-network providers with major insurance companies in their area. Though reimbursement rates may be lower, in-network providers get their claims processed faster, which means faster payment. They also see fewer claim denials and may even see an increase in patients due to […]

Google AdWords is one of the most effective ways to reach consumers, either through search ads or display ads. Since 71 percent of all Internet searches are performed through Google and Google owns the world’s largest display network, it is unquestionably the best place to advertise your addiction treatment center to the people looking for […]

More than 2.5 million Americans are addicted to prescription opioids or heroin. This epidemic, which has been growing since the 90s, is claiming more than 30,000 lives each year. The government is working to find new ways to combat the opioid epidemic, with the House passing the most expansive legislation to address the problem in […]

Over the past year, the National Association for Addiction Treatment Providers (NAATP) have cracked down on mainstream advertising practices, such as kickbacks for treatment referrals and the promotion of paid online ads through Facebook and Google Adwords. These practices have given unqualified centers with high advertising budgets an unfair advantage and raised questions about the […]