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News
07/21/2023
More than 300 data breaches have been reported to the US Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights since the start of 2023, a 104% year-over-year increase from the midpoint of 2022, according to a report published this...
More than 300 data breaches have been reported to the US Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights since the start of 2023, a 104% year-over-year increase from the midpoint of 2022, according to a report published this...
More than 300 data breaches have...
07/21/2023
Behavioral Healthcare Executive
Mitchell Berger, MPH
Perspectives
06/14/2023
While it is difficult to create a perfectly secure environment, it is possible for behavioral healthcare organizations to protect sensitive data and digital infrastructure.
While it is difficult to create a perfectly secure environment, it is possible for behavioral healthcare organizations to protect sensitive data and digital infrastructure.
While it is difficult to create...
06/14/2023
Behavioral Healthcare Executive
News
11/29/2022
The US Department of Health and Human Services announced on Monday proposed changes to the confidentiality of SUD patient records under 42 CFR Part 2 that could improve protections for patients and avoid discrimination.
The US Department of Health and Human Services announced on Monday proposed changes to the confidentiality of SUD patient records under 42 CFR Part 2 that could improve protections for patients and avoid discrimination.
The US Department of Health and...
11/29/2022
Behavioral Healthcare Executive
Shawn Dickerson
Perspectives
11/11/2022
Good communication with your patients is fundamental to positive outcomes. But with an increasing mix of digital devices and technology used today, the roadmap for protecting patient privacy can easily get off track.
Good communication with your patients is fundamental to positive outcomes. But with an increasing mix of digital devices and technology used today, the roadmap for protecting patient privacy can easily get off track.
Good communication with your...
11/11/2022
Behavioral Healthcare Executive
BHE Podcast
BHE Podcast
11/12/2021
AdvancedMD president Amanda Hansen discusses the state of telehealth, enhancements that providers are looking for in their software, payers' views on virtually based care, and the role telehealth will continue to play post-pandemic.
AdvancedMD president Amanda Hansen discusses the state of telehealth, enhancements that providers are looking for in their software, payers' views on virtually based care, and the role telehealth will continue to play post-pandemic.
AdvancedMD president Amanda...
11/12/2021
Behavioral Healthcare Executive
Nicholas Chepesiuk
Perspectives
11/01/2021
While technology has made patient care more accessible and convenient, and opened new business opportunities for providers, patients expect their digital touchpoints to be as secure as an in-person visit.
While technology has made patient care more accessible and convenient, and opened new business opportunities for providers, patients expect their digital touchpoints to be as secure as an in-person visit.
While technology has made...
11/01/2021
Behavioral Healthcare Executive
New Regulations to Help Behavioral Health Hospitals Exchange Data Across Care Continuum
02/12/2021
According to a World Health Organization survey, the pandemic has disrupted or stopped critical mental health services in 93% of countries at a time when funding for mental health services is woefully short, with most countries spending less...
According to a World Health Organization survey, the pandemic has disrupted or stopped critical mental health services in 93% of countries at a time when funding for mental health services is woefully short, with most countries spending less...
According to a World Health...
02/12/2021
Behavioral Healthcare Executive
News
07/22/2020
As of 2017, just 3 in 10 substance use disorder treatment centers were exclusively using electronic methods to store and maintain patient health records, according to statistics from the National Survey of Substance Abuse Treatment Services....
As of 2017, just 3 in 10 substance use disorder treatment centers were exclusively using electronic methods to store and maintain patient health records, according to statistics from the National Survey of Substance Abuse Treatment Services....
As of 2017, just 3 in 10...
07/22/2020
Behavioral Healthcare Executive
ANALYSIS | 42 CFR Part 2 Rules Changes a Welcome Sign for Many Providers
07/22/2020
On March 27, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) was enacted to address the COVID-19 pandemic. The CARES Act also brought significant changes to 42 CFR Part 2 to partially align with the Health Insurance...
On March 27, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) was enacted to address the COVID-19 pandemic. The CARES Act also brought significant changes to 42 CFR Part 2 to partially align with the Health Insurance...
On March 27, the Coronavirus...
07/22/2020
Behavioral Healthcare Executive
News
07/16/2020
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration this week announced the adoption of 42 CFR Part 2 revisions that it says are designed to facilitate care coordination between providers while maintaining privacy protections.
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration this week announced the adoption of 42 CFR Part 2 revisions that it says are designed to facilitate care coordination between providers while maintaining privacy protections.
The Substance Abuse and Mental...
07/16/2020
Behavioral Healthcare Executive