The US health care system is increasingly moving towards value-based care to promote improved health outcomes for Americans. This can be seen across Medicare Advantage Plans (MA Plans), Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs), and Certified Community Behavioral Health Centers (CCBHC), among others. This movement also demands a transformation of reimbursement models to value-based contracting, with a… Continue reading Integrating Data Systems to Support Value-based Contracts
The prevalence of behavioral health conditions in the United States is significant. The National Institute of Mental Health reports that nearly one in five adults lived with a mental illness in 2017, ranging from mild to moderate, to severe. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration estimates that one in twelve American adults have… Continue reading Integrating Physical, Behavioral, and Social Care: The Primary Goal of Effective Healthcare Technology Solutions
What Is An Electronic Health Record (EHR)? Medical records are the cornerstone of a quality medical practice. The medical doctrines of observation and documentation have been established principles of sound clinical practice. Throughout medical history, paper records were the norm, and standards were limited. Fast forward to the late 1960’s and early 70’s when several… Continue reading EHR Systems vs. Care Management Software
