Technology

Study: Behavioral Health, Not COVID Symptoms, Fueled Early Surge in Telehealth Usage
A RAND study published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research finds that telehealth usage soared during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, but it was behavioral health diagnoses largely driving the surge, not COVID-related symptoms.
Crackdown on Fraud Highlights Need for Telehealth Compliance
A massive takedown of telehealth providers suspected of billing for fraudulent claims is a sign that as organizations add telehealth services, developing a compliance infrastructure is a must, according to attorneys from Epstein Becker Green.
Data Drives Innovations Both Small and Large for UHS
Behavioral health organizations need a data-driven and multi-layered approach to innovate and keep pace with an evolving industry, UHS executive VP and president of Behavioral Health Matt Peterson told TCIV attendees.
Perspectives
Discontent Brews Over Dual Reality of EHRs
Envisioned as an indispensable hub of patient data, EHRs now face criticism for being time-consuming and difficult. Behavioral health leaders should be a leading voice in efforts to improve the technology.
Perspectives
Digital Tools for SUD Treatment Go Beyond Telehealth Counseling
Providers can leverage a variety of technologies to support patients in all phases of recovery, during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.
Innovation Lessons for Post-Pandemic Business Leaders
The question is not so much if digital healthcare services will expand, but rather which ones will succeed and by how much. To understand how to evaluate innovation, we should look back on some lessons from recent history.
Psych Behavioral Health Learning Network, Gloo Launch Center of Excellence
Gloo and the Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Learning Network have announced a partnership to create a virtual center of excellence aimed at improving patient outcomes among mental health treatment and addiction recovery providers.
Advancing Virtual Communication Solutions for Behavioral Healthcare
New communication modalities can address some of our current problems in the field.
Unusual Google Search Results Rankle SEO Pros
A pair of lead aggregation websites recently soared to the top of Google’s organic search results for popular addiction treatment terms, setting off alarm bells among ethical operators.
TCIV: ‘Cat-and-mouse’ games impact reimbursement
Parity enforcement, long-lasting marketing tactics, compliance and culture were among the topics discussed Wednesday at the Treatment Center Investment & Valuation Retreat.
Nebraska finds success with expanded PDMP
Nebraska's transition into becoming the first state to require all pharmacists and pharmacies to report all prescriptions to the state's database is off to a promising start.
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