An Electronic Health Record (EHR) platform is a significant investment for Behavioral Health and Human Services organizations. To fully assess the impact of choosing a new EHR, Leadership needs to go beyond the technical requirements and analyze its impact on the organization holistically, including the total cost of ownership, primary and additional organizational benefits, and … Read more
Maximizing Technology in Behavioral Health and Human Services: How One Provider is Building a “Digital Bridge to Health” From the huge increase in telehealth services to the data and analytics required for evidence-based care to the promise artificial intelligence holds for improving outcomes, technology is revolutionizing behavioral health and human services. At the same time, … Read more
Oakbrook Terrace, IL – [October 11, 2022] – After an extensive evaluation and procurement process, Lincoln Families, based in Oakland, California, has selected Streamline’s SmartCare™ as its’ next Electronic Health Record (EHR) solution. Lincoln serves over 27,500 children and families annually with school-based and intensive behavioral health services, as well as community wellness resources. Lincoln … Read more
October is National Depression and Mental Health Screening Month, and this year it comes at a time when the gap between the number of people living with depression and other behavioral and mental health issues and those receiving treatment is widening. Mental Health Issues Rise Post-Pandemic, But Treatment Lags Since the start of the COVID-19 … Read more
Bert Nash Center Chooses Streamline’s SmartCare™ EHR Platform Oak Brook, IL – Streamline Healthcare Solutions (Streamline) is excited to announce its new partnership with another Kansas Community Mental Health Center. After a thorough evaluation process, the Bert Nash Center (BNC), located in Lawrence, KS, selected Streamline’s SmartCare™ for their Electronic Health Record (EHR). BNC required … Read more
Strategies to Address the Workforce Shortage in Behavioral Health and Human Services In response to the growing need for behavioral and mental health services, federal and state governments are increasing funding, including significant increases for Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs). Yet providers continue to struggle with staffing shortages. Turnover rates at behavioral health facilities … Read more
Best Practices for Meeting CCBHC Clinical Quality Measure Requirements The momentum for Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs) got another boost this year when Congress passed the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act. Five years into the launch of the first CCBHCs, organizations are becoming more adept at navigating the CCBHC requirements, but challenges remain, including meeting … Read more
Volunteers of America of Florida Goes Live with Streamline’s SmartCare™ EHR Platform Volunteers of America of Florida (VOAF) and Streamline Healthcare Solutions are excited to share that they officially are live with Streamline’s enterprise, cloud-based, single-platform electronic health record (EHR), SmartCare™. Streamline’s SmartCare™ EHR will provide VOAF with a more comprehensive, seamless approach to operations, … Read more
Providers Share Their Insights, from Staffing Shortages to Increased Funding for Mental Health Services Behavioral Health and Human Services providers are emerging from the worst of the COVID pandemic crisis into a period of daunting challenges but also significant opportunities. Three veteran behavioral health leaders recently shared insights into how their organizations are responding during … Read more
The State of Whole Person Care 2022: Great Promise, Significant Challenges Part 2 A growing body of evidence is confirming the value of Whole Person Care (WPC), and everyone from the federal government to states to the nation’s largest insurers is backing the concept. As more organizations attempt to implement it, however, the challenges are … Read more