In the last five years, there has been an explosion of interest in the importance of resources for both nonprofit organizations and social enterprises. Nonprofits need to be able to access enough resources to fulfill their mission, while also using them efficiently, so that they can maximize impact with limited budgets. In this piece we…
As the new year approaches, many organizations take the opportunity to reflect on the past year and make plans for the future. Behavioral health agencies are essential for providing care and support to individuals with mental health and substance abuse issues. However, like any other business, these agencies also need to be financially sustainable in…
At a time when behavioral health organizations are trying to find ways to improve their ability to serve clients, there is no shortage of new ideas for how to do that. Some of these ideas will be truly transformative and help to meet the needs of clients better than ever before. Others are more like…
We all know the saying “you get what you pay for.” This is true of many things, including EHR software. Both the vendor’s core software, and upsold add-ons, work together in harmony to create a useful product for an agency. Sometimes, though, you may not want to pay for an add-on or something else that…
Telehealth is a rapidly developing technology platform that has the potential to revolutionize health care delivery, including behavioral health. Telehealth services use electronic tools and devices to connect patients with their providers, who can monitor their condition remotely. Telecare companies provide therapeutic services for in-home monitoring, drug management programs and more. While telehealth has been…
Telehealth was a growing trend in 2019 and into early 2020. The convenience of seeing a doctor or other caregiver through your computer screen (without the hassle of traffic and waiting rooms) was a welcome change in the way things were being done in healthcare. Well, starting in March 2020 this type of care went…
EHR selection and implementation is a long, daunting, complicated process. It’s even more difficult if your company decides to “go it alone” without the help of an expert project manager who has been there before. Knowing the potential pitfalls, setbacks, and disruptions is a critical part of a smooth implementation process. Project Managers can see…
Source: https://www.cpomagazine.com/cyber-security/fbi-issues-alert-over-increased-conti-ransomware-attacks-targeting-the-healthcare-system-and-first-responder-networks/ The FBI says that the Conti ransomware group targeted at least 16 U.S. healthcare and first-responder networks. These victims are among over 400 organizations worldwide victimized by Conti, with 290 being in the United States. The global healthcare system experienced increased attacks from various ransomware gangs during the pandemic. Conti is just among more than a…
Ready to implement a new EHR? It’s time to implement a new Electronic Health Record. Now what? Whether you are looking to move to a new platform, or this is your first time implementing an EHR, the first few questions that loom large are: “Where do I start?” ”What resources will I need?” “How long…
Joyce Kelty, Executive Director of Behavioral Information Systems, LLC, has seen major changes in the behavioral health landscape as she helps agencies meet the challenges presented and provide best practices services to their clients. Our staff wanted to share Joyce’s perspective on the future of behavioral health, at least the near term, and asked for…