In the world of mental and behavioral health services, there are many terms that get used. Sometimes there is confusion around those words and how they are used. While this list is by no means comprehensive, it covers some behavioral health terms that can be confusing to both consumers and providers. In addition, because there […]
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Mental Health Association in Passaic County Partners with Patagonia Health
Patagonia Health, Inc., a member of the NJAMHAA Information Technology Council, is excited to announce their partnership with Mental Health Association in Passaic County (MHAPC). MHAPC provides mental health services and advocacy to children, adults and families affected by mental illness across the greater Passaic, New Jersey area. MHAPC will support their services with Patagonia […]
Read MoreMental Health Awareness for more than a Month
May just came to a close, which means Mental Health Awareness Month is also ending. But that doesn’t mean the communication should stop. Or even slow down, for that matter. Mental Health Awareness month has been observed in May since 1949. It’s outreach has touched millions of people through media, local events and screenings. Mental […]
Read More6 Ways to Optimize Your EHR
Whether you are moving from paper, a hybrid system or an existing EHR, now is the time to think about how to optimize your EHR. It’s not an easy task. It has a lot of moving parts. But, putting this effort in before you search for an EHR vendor and implement a system is key […]
Read MoreCMS and ONC Propose New Rules for Interoperability
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently proposed new rules to support seamless and secure access, exchange, and use of electronic health information (EHI). The rules were issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC). The intention of […]
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