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More than 120M Americans lack adequate access to health care, study finds

Medical Economics

counties are affected, from pharmacy deserts to a lack of trauma care. Health care infrastructure has remained stagnant or worsened in many regions over the last half decade. 74: From patient to president, with AMA President Bobby Mukkamala, M.D. 74: From patient to president, with AMA President Bobby Mukkamala, M.D.

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Understanding the New Mental Health Parity Rule: Implications for Behavioral Health Practices

Valant

Automating processes where possible can help behavioral health practices meet new regulatory requirements without sacrificing time spent on patient care. Ultimately, the changes may improve access for patients. Reducing administrative hurdles ultimately enhances patient care. Download Whitepaper

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Using Wiley Treatment Planners Inside vs. Outside of Your EHR

Valant

Wiley Treatment Planers inside your EHR offer seamless documentation, improved data accessibility, and enhanced care coordination. This integration bridges the gap between treatment planning and overall patient care management. The impact on patient care and outcomes is another crucial consideration.

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The Impact of Falling Interest Rates and Lower Inflation on Your Behavioral Health Practice

Valant

Expectations of falling interest rates and lower inflation earlier in the year have come to pass, and these changes can have significant implications for behavioral health practices, affecting everything from operational costs to patient care.

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5 Ways to Use Outcome Measures Data

Valant

Outcome measures data provides the takeaways used to evaluate the effectiveness of treatments and to ensure that patient care meets established quality standards. This approach is a departure from traditional fee-for-service models , which pay providers based on the volume of services they deliver.

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Stalemate on Schedule II Telehealth Prescribing May Hinder Extension of Pandemic-Era Flexibilities

Valant

Developing contingency plans for patient care, including strategies for transitioning telehealth patients to in-person care, is key. Electronic health record (EHR) systems can help ensure compliance and continuity of care, regardless of regulatory outcomes.

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Meeting Psychiatrists’ Technical Needs: A Practice Owner’s Guide to EHR

Valant

Free Download Access the EHR Migration Template Download The Continuum of Change Management Our whitepaper ‘The Continuum of Change Management’ breaks down the complexities of managing change in your organization and explores how different types of EHR solutions can help you overcome those challenges.