2022 Behavioral Health Recap Part 2: 4 Key Growth Areas Last year was a notable one for behavioral health. The previous blog post covered high-level trends, including rising demand for care, workforce shortages, and increased government spending. This post highlights key areas that saw continued growth in 2022: Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs), integrated … Read more
Oak Brook, IL – After a comprehensive evaluation process, North Central Behavioral Health Systems (“NCBHS”), based in LaSalle, Illinois, has selected Streamline’s SmartCare™ as its next Electronic Health Record (EHR) solution. NCBHS values a fully web-based, automated solution that can meet the needs of its mental health and substance use services across seven counties in … Read more
2022 Behavioral Health Recap Part 1: Demand Up, Supply Constrained, Big Funding Increases Approved Last year was a notable one for behavioral health. At the highest level, demand for care continued to increase far faster than the supply of those qualified to offer care, which contributed to more than one in four people reporting unmet … Read more
Report: Mental Health Parity at a Crossroads as 1-4 Have Unmet Behavioral Health Needs “More than 25 years after the first federal mental health parity protections were put in place, adequate coverage for behavioral health care – including both mental health and substance use conditions –remains elusive for many consumers with health insurance.”That’s the conclusion … 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
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
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
Oakbrook Terrace, IL – Following a comprehensive evaluation, Scranton Counseling Center (SCC) headquartered in Scranton, Pennsylvania, which provides behavioral health-focused services to their local community, has selected Streamline as its electronic health record (EHR) vendor. SCC was looking for a system that focused on behavioral health allowing their end-users to streamline workflows, train, and succinctly … Read more