Technology

Qualifacts launches national clinical assessment platform

May 16, 2013     Shannon Brys, Associate Editor
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The integrated outcomes measure platform that facilitates its customers’ use of standard assessments within its electronic health record has been launched to measure and improve clinical outcomes.

LWSI welcomes its newest partner

May 15, 2013     Shannon Brys, Associate Editor
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LWSI recently welcomed Region 8 Mental Health Services as its newest partner in Mississippi.

Board ousts CEO at Sound Community Services

May 15, 2013     Dennis Grantham, Editor-in-Chief
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After eight years as CEO, Gail Lawson’s departure triggered by tumult of two state investigations, allegations of excessive spending by agency leadership, and high staff turnover. 

American Addiction Centers announces EHR partner

May 8, 2013     Shannon Brys, Associate Editor
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One of the larger behavioral healthcare providers in the country has selected a software system to support the various documentation and process needs for all of its programs.

Rethinking psychiatric diagnosis on the eve of DSM-5: A new paradigm for NIMH

May 7, 2013     Tom Doub, Ph.D., CEO, Centerstone Research Institute
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It is time to challenge our current notions of diagnosis and seek a better understanding of the biological foundations of the brain so that we may develop more effective treatments and even cures. If successful, this agenda will move mental health into the mainstream of health, where it belongs.

Should Microsoft’s Xbox Kinect be part of your treatment team?

April 16, 2013     Tom Doub, Ph.D.
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Emerging research suggests that a new software program called “SimSensei” may be able to use facial cues and body language to detect depression using Microsoft's Xbox Kinect. ... This is currently an active area of research in several academic centers around the world, and computers have long been effective in recognizing human emotion. This work has significant implications for behavioral health as we begin to think about how to more effectively leverage technology solutions to provide better care.

CurrentCare HIE becomes first to provide a comprehensive patient health profile

April 15, 2013     Shannon Brys, Associate Editor
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Rhode Island’s statewide Health Information Exchange (HIE) has become the first in the nation to receive continuous updates in real-time with behavioral health patient information and automatically integrate with medical information, providing a comprehensive patient health profile.

Community Access and Foothold help NYC tackle psychiatric crises on the streets

March 28, 2013     Alison Knopf, Contributing Writer
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Parachute NYC program uses warm lines, mobile teams, respite centers to replace ER visits, save millions

Netsmart and Perceptive Software partner

March 13, 2013     Shannon Brys, Associate Editor
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Technology firms team up to help providers improve financial performance, reduce risk and ensure future flexibility.

Artificial Intelligence in behavioral healthcare: Improving care and reducing cost

March 12, 2013     Tom Doub, Ph.D.
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In the coming world of pay-for-performance, will you have what you need to get paid?

CoCENTRIX Coordinated Care Platform receives certification as Complete EHR

March 7, 2013     Shannon Brys, Associate Editor
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CoCENTRIX Coordinated Care platform (CoCENTRIXccp) has been tested and certified as a Complete EHR under the Drummond Group's Electronic Health Records Office of the National Coordinator Authorized Certification Body (ONC-ACB) program.

New Jersey developmental disabilities services provider selects Qualifacts EHR

March 6, 2013     Shannon Brys, Associate Editor
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Cerebral Palsy of North Jersey becomes Qualifacts' 20th customer in New Jersey, including six EHR purchasing collaboratives that have selected Qualifacts.

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