Technology

Technology Could Unlock Potential for Contingency Management
David Gastfriend, MD, DFASAM, explained to NCAD attendees how technology platforms can help providers overcome obstacles to adopting contingency management programs that have been proven to effectively augment traditional treatment modalities.
Survey: Telehealth Facilitating Rise in Use of Mental Health Services During Pandemic
More than half of mental health practices surveyed by technology platform firm Kareo in June said that they have seen an increase in patient volume, fueled largely by the adoption of telehealth.
FORE Provides Grants for 6 Recovery Support Initiatives Amid Pandemic
The Foundation for Opioid Response Efforts (FORE) announced on Thursday that it is providing grants to six organizations to fund initiatives to respond to the increased risks faced by individuals with opioid use disorder during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Survey: 3 in 10 SUD Treatment Centers Using Only Electronic Records
Citing data from the 2017 National Survey of Substance Abuse Treatment Services, an Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology data brief notes that 29% of providers use only electronic records and 57% have a combination of electronic and paper records.
ANALYSIS | 42 CFR Part 2 Rules Changes a Welcome Sign for Many Providers
SAMHSA relaxes Part 2 privacy requirements to support coordinated, integrated care and to prepare for further revisions from the CARES Act.
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.
Federal lab works on database to identify fentanyl analogs
A pilot project is seeking to facilitate earlier identification of compounds related to the deadly fentanyl.
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