Whitepapers

Improving Adoption, Care, Outcomes with an Intuitive EHR

Many behavioral health providers face an unprecedented demand for services with a simultaneous reduction in resources. This white paper, “Improve Adoption, Care and Outcomes with an Intuitive Electronic Health Record,” describes the important link between the user experience and the adoption of an EHR in the emerging environment of integrated clinical care. The paper also illustrates how an intuitive EHR can be completely tailored for clinicians, executives, front desk staff, IT professionals and billing administrators.

Is Studying for a Doctorate a Good Investment of your Time and Money?

 

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IUGS will accept all relevant post-baccalaureate courses for transfer earned at accredited institutions, including approved continuing education coursework prior to or after admission.

Our major source of new students comes from recommendations of our current students and our alumni.

Primary Care Integration for Behavioral Health Care Organizations: A Profile of Three Approaches

Behavioral Health providers are increasingly moving toward integrating primary care services into their program offerings.   It is becoming resoundingly clear that integrated care will be part of our future.  In this Whitepaper, learn about how three behavioral health organizations are leading the charge on integrating primary and behavioral health care, all with different approaches.   Learn about the technology they are using and also how they are addressing some of the challenges as they lead their organizations to the next level of care delivery.

Is using social media putting your data at risk?

Behavioral healthcare provider organizations of all sizes are using social media sites to engage their communities, employees, donors, and consumers. However, as with any new tool or application, it is always important to keep a close watch on its security implications. Each of these tools comes with its own set of security concerns which can put your information systems and/or personal data at risk. This white paper will look at some of these risks and identify possible solutions to help protect you, your personal information and your organization’s data.

The Value Of Oral Fluid Drug Testing In Treatment Programs

Traditionally, urine collection has been the main, longstanding sample type used for testing a person for drug of abuse. About 10 years ago, oral fluid drug testing started making its way into the scientific community. Since then, these tests have been effectively used in the drug treatment, workplace and criminal justice industries. Oral fluid collection overcomes all of the drawbacks of urine collection and has proven to be just as competent.

Complimentary EHR Selection Kit

Unsure about switching to electronic health records (EHR)? Overwhelmed by the selection process? You’re not alone. Evaluating and implementing an EHR can be challenging for any agency, but the right EHR can provide great financial, operational and clinical benefits.

To help you evaluate systems and ultimately select your EHR partner, we created this toolkit to guide you through the process.

In this kit, you will find:

Generating EHR ROI in less than one year: Case study

With the country in economic turmoil and non-profits having to endure funding cuts, managed care over hauls and an increase in the need for services, it has never become more important to stretch every penny. A new revenue management system and electronic health record may appear to be an extravagance, but it can also be a boost in revenue and efficiency. Read how one agency got their return on investment in less than a year.

Limited Time: Guide to Cutting Unemployment Tax Costs

Are you one of the thousands of not-for-profit organizations experiencing state unemployment insurance tax hikes? If not, you will in the coming years. Employers are getting hit with massive unemployment tax hikes when they can least afford it ― paying double and even triple state unemployment insurance (UI) rates over the next decade.

For a limited time, download the free white paper just for nonprofit employers that  provides a comprehensive review of rising unemployment taxes, and how 501(c)(3) employers have unique options to combat these costs.

Collaboratives: A Revolutionary EHR Adoption Model

Even with tight budgets, behavioral health executives are making the adoption of electronic health records (EHRs) a reality for their agencies. These providers are forming multi-agency partnerships to select, contract and implement EHRs, benefiting from deep discounts, an accelerated return on their investment and access to shared best practices.

This whitepaper describes this new approach to EHR adoption and gives specific examples of collaborative members across the country that have implemented a top-rated EHR despite limited resources.