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Nominations now open: 2013 Behavioral Healthcare Champions

March 14, 2013     Dennis Grantham, Editor-in-Chief
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The 2013 Behavioral Healthcare Champion Awards honor outstanding CEOs and Executive Directors of care-giving behavioral health organizations. Learn more about this industry honor and nominate a worthy leader for consideration.

Winner of 2013 James W. West M.D. Quality Improvement Award announced

May 24, 2013     Shannon Brys, Associate Editor
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The award recognizes organizational achievement for improvement in the quality of treatment of alcohol and drug addiction.

NAATP's Bradley Award is presented at annual conference

May 21, 2013     Shannon Brys, Associate Editor
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President and CEO of Gateway Rehabilitation Center, Kenneth Ramsey, has been presented with the 2013 Nelson J. Bradley Life Time Achievement Award.

Panel: Behavioral health providers uncertain about impact of coming health reforms

May 16, 2013     Laura Ashpole, J.D.
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Patient needs and service opportunities abound, but industry panelists question how much new revenue will follow Medicaid and insurance expansions in early 2014.

Joint Commission to offer new behavioral health home certification in early 2014

May 16, 2013     Shannon Brys, Associate Editor
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Joint Commission-accredited behavioral health care organizations that are establishing behavioral health homes will soon have a new certification option.

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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. 

APA: Connecticut regulators, Anthem/WellPoint 'double-dealing' on parity

May 8, 2013     Alison Knopf, Contributing Writer
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Psychiatrists group says ‘backdoor’ deal in Anthem/WellPoint rate-cheating case reflects absence of federal enforcement clout

Netsmart names Chuang SVP for healthcare informatics and chief medical officer

May 7, 2013     Dennis Grantham, Editor-in-Chief
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EHR and technology provider signals effort to expand scope of care coordination

Fear of Asking? Trust your gut.

May 6, 2013    
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Feel like a chicken because you're not ready to make that Ask? Trust your gut. Here are ten questions you must be able to answer before you ask for a gift.

You’re invited: Behavioral Healthcare Leadership Summit slated for September 21-23

May 3, 2013     Dennis Grantham, Editor-in-Chief
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Co-located with NCAD 2013, the Behavioral Healthcare Leadership Summit offers a unique opportunity for executive, operational, and strategic leadership of the nation’s behavioral healthcare organizations and providers to connect with the latest issues.

Recently retired Institute for Community Living CEO looks back, plans ahead

May 2, 2013     Shannon Brys, Associate Editor
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As founder and CEO Peter Campanelli retired from New York’s Institute for Community Living, he remembered the doctoral dissertation that gave the organization its start.

More on coding: Add-on psychotherapy codes require added documentation

April 30, 2013     Alison Knopf, Contributing Writer
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E/M coding cannot be time-based when used with time-based add-on psychotherapy codes, says a coding expert. His advice: use a two-part note, with one section describing E/M services and the other section for psychotherapy.

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