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Behavioral Health Integration programs work, but billing continues to be a major hurdle for many organizations. 💰 🔎 How can we make it easier to focus on patient care? Dr. Jennifer Thomas, co-national medical director for integrated care at the Collaborative Family Healthcare Association (CFHA) shares her experience in this article. 🗞 #cfha #cocm #behavioralhealth #integration #integratedaddiction

There are an increasing number of clinicians that want to span the gap between physical health care and #behavioralhealth in #addictiontreatment. It's what's right for the patient and the system. But the system won't let it happen. Vital insights and stories from Morgan Gonzales. #mentalhealth #managedcare #privateequity #venturecapital https://lnkd.in/eCQbAhGG

Exciting Announcement! I'm thrilled to announce that MentalHappy is collaborating with BioNTX to foster healthcare innovations, advance biotechnology, promote patient advocacy, and support sound policy. With the soaring demand for mental health services, telehealth platforms like MentalHappy are now more essential than ever. We're in a prime position to address health provider shortages by offering convenient, affordable, and accessible solutions for delivering quality care and health literacy to those in need. Our mission is to continue the work of: 1. Bridging the Gap in Mental Health Services: Our collaboration with BioNTX will enable us to expand access to mental health services, bridging the gap for those who need support. 2. Increasing Support for Marginalized and Underserved Communities: By working together, we aim to increase support for marginalized and underserved communities, ensuring that everyone has access to the care they need. 3. Preventing Mental Health Crises: Through innovative solutions and proactive outreach, we're committed to preventing mental health crises before they occur. 4. Health Outcome Research & Reporting This collaboration with BioNTX signifies a significant step forward in our mission to drive positive change and advance the health and well-being of our communities. Together, we're dedicated to making a meaningful impact on global well-being. #MentalHealth #HealthcareInnovation #BioNTX #Collaboration #WellBeing #CommunityHealth #HealthcareResearch #Patientadovacy #Diversity #Equity #HealthcarePolicy

Looking to enhance your practice's approach to integrated #behavioralhealth care? The AMA's updated BHI Compendium offers comprehensive guidance, including eight new building blocks for seamless implementation.

DOCUMENTARY: FNIHB Providers and the Harm Depicted in Recent Investigation The First Nations and Inuit Health Branch (FNIHB) plays a critical role in providing healthcare services to First Nations and Inuit communities across Canada. Unfortunately, a recent documentary sheds light on some deeply concerning issues regarding the way healthcare is being delivered in these communities, particularly through FNIHB providers. The documentary highlights the systemic challenges faced by FNIHB providers and the communities they serve. It exposes the barriers to access, including long wait times, lack of culturally appropriate care, and the insufficient availability of healthcare professionals in remote and underserved regions. These barriers contribute to ongoing health inequities and exacerbate the existing health challenges that Indigenous peoples face, including high rates of chronic diseases, mental health struggles, and the intergenerational trauma caused by colonization. Furthermore, the documentary reveals how cultural disconnect and lack of cultural competence among some healthcare providers result in misunderstandings, misdiagnoses, and poor treatment outcomes. When healthcare workers are not trained to understand the unique needs, histories, and traditions of Indigenous peoples, the potential for harm increases, rather than healing. The film brings attention to the need for reform within FNIHB’s operations and highlights the importance of community-driven healthcare models that prioritize cultural sensitivity, local empowerment, and accessible services. Indigenous healthcare providers and community leaders have long advocated for more holistic care approaches, where mental, physical, and spiritual health are all taken into consideration. As we watch these powerful stories unfold, it is a reminder that the work of reconciliation goes beyond apologies and symbolic gestures. It must include real, systemic changes to healthcare that prioritize the rights, dignity, and well-being of Indigenous peoples. We must listen, learn, and act on the knowledge shared by those most affected by these injustices. The time for change is now, and the voices of Indigenous communities deserve to be heard and respected in the conversation about their health and healing. I am being interviewed in the video. The video also states that I am a doctor, which I am not. I only have a Master of Counselling with a specialization in working with Indigenous trauma. I have reached out to the reporter to see if they can correct this, as I do not want to misrepresent my profession.  https://lnkd.in/gWmxyZRi

This spring, the launch of the Duke Employee #BehavioralHealth Access Clinic made scheduling behavioral health appointments with Duke University Health System providers easier and more convenient. The new clinic offers self-scheduling through MyChart or by phone. Providers at the clinic offer confidential medication management, therapy, and substance use treatment. Since its launch, the clinic has provided behavioral health services for >1,000 Duke faculty and staff members in >2,500 virtual and in-person visits. Learn more about these and other #MentalHealth support services available to Duke employees ⤵️ https://ow.ly/ifj950UfQrQ Duke University School of Medicine

Addressing these issues will require collaboration among state agencies, healthcare providers, and community organizations over the coming years. 1) Increasing Funding: Boosting state and federal investment in mental health facilities and services. 2) Expanding Facilities: Developing new treatment centers and increasing the capacity of existing ones. 3) Integrating Services: Creating a more cohesive system that combines mental health care with primary health services. 4) Workforce Development: Training and retaining more mental health professionals to meet demand. 5) Community-Based Solutions: Enhancing outpatient services and crisis intervention programs to reduce the need for inpatient beds. 6) Policy Reforms: Advocating for changes in regulations that may hinder the expansion of mental health services.

Closed-loop referrals (CLRs) can significantly improve behavioral health outcomes by ensuring that referrals are tracked and completed, thereby closing critical gaps in care coordination. #BehavioralHealth #HealthCareInnovation #ClosedLoopReferrals https://lnkd.in/dzZt934g

Even in states that have proper behavioral healthcare, many people still lack access to this life-changing and life-saving care.However, there are ways that those of us in the behavioral health field can increase access to care for people who need it. This piece by Julie Wertheimer and Brandee Izquierdo, Ph.D. shares 4 different strategies we can use, and all four can be facilitated by implementing a technology infrastructure designed to support them. Whether it is time-sensitive coordination of care across providers, addressing people's complex needs across multiple sectors, or scaling up pilot programs, all can be aided with software programs like the ones BHL and similar developers have designed. Even the last strategy--being creative with funding streams--can be significantly aided through seamless data collection and reporting capabilities that are essential aspects of these technologies. Check this article out and think about how you are using technologies in your system to implement these strategies! #CrisisCare #AccessibleCare #BehavioralHealth

Check out our recent article on why advanced behavioral health software is a game changer for providers. We explore how these innovative EHR solutions can boost productivity, improve patient care, and tackle the challenges in the behavioral health field. Give it a read here: https://hubs.ly/Q030x-9C0