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Tools for Mobile Integrated Health Services in Behavioral Health

Tools for mobile integrated health services

Mobile Integrated Health started in the late 1990s with providers offering care over the telephone. Its purpose was simple: to provide care to patients in their homes, in the community via mobile clinics, or through mobile resources like cell phones. Today, tools for Mobile Integrated Health services incorporate more advanced technology via smartphones, videoconferencing, and […]

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Benefits of Mobile Integrated Health for Behavioral Health Organizations

Benefits of mobile integrated health

Mobile Integrated Health (MIH) is a transformative approach to healthcare delivery, breaking free from the limitations of a traditional office setting. Instead of confining providers to one location, MIH allows you to bring behavioral health services directly to your clients’ residences and pick up new clients in emergency care situations. MIH helps behavioral health organizations […]

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How Your EHR Can Improve Health Equity

How Your EHR Can Improve Health Equity - Patagonia Health

Electronic Health Records (EHRs) have undoubtedly revolutionized the delivery of personalized care for patients. However, little is said about how a quality EHR can improve health equity. Health equity refers to the fair and just distribution of health resources and opportunities among all individuals and communities. It is a critical issue as it highlights the […]

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The Mental Health Matters Act– EHR Functionalities for School Health

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The Mental Health Matters Act is a proposal to address the mental health needs in schools across the United States. The bill passed in September 2022 by the U.S. House of Representatives due to the staggering statistics of students and educators suffering from mental health issues. Last year alone, over 44% of high school students […]

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Fentanyl Crisis – How an EHR Can Help

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One of the leading causes of drug overdoses today is fentanyl. Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is 50 times stronger than heroin and 100 times stronger than morphine. Last year alone, 107,375 people died from a drug overdose in the United States. 67% of those deaths were from synthetic opioids. Unfortunately, this number has […]

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