Combating Loneliness in Utah: Strategies for Social Supports
Loneliness is becoming an urgent public health issue in Utah, where nearly 43% of Utahns report feeling lonely at least some of the time — a rate that surpasses the national average. But this isn’t just about feeling isolated; loneliness can have serious consequences for both mental and physical health. Former U.S. Surgeon General Dr. […]
Utah’s Hope Squad: A Local Solution to a National Crisis
Over the past two decades, every U.S. state has felt the impact of rising youth suicide rates. In Utah, the youth suicide rate more than tripled in the years leading up to the COVID-19 pandemic. Today, suicide is the second leading cause of death for kids ages 10 to 17—and only 6 other states have […]
Expanding Mental Health Access in Rural Arizona
Arizona is home to some of the most beautiful deserts in the country— but rural residents shouldn’t face a desert when it comes to mental health. While access to mental health services in rural areas is a known challenge across the country, it’s especially pronounced in Arizona. And it’s not hard to see why. Over […]
IOP Programs in Arizona: Bridging the Care Gap
Arizona is facing a mental health crisis. Rates of anxiety, depression, substance use, and suicide are rising—and surpassing the national average—while access to care continues to trail behind 42 other states. In this increasingly strained system, Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOPs) are stepping up to play a more important role than ever before. In this post, […]
The Essential Role of EHRs in Mental Health Care
Explore how Electronic Health Records (EHRs) are transforming mental health care by enhancing patient support and streamlining provider workflows. Streamlining Support for Patients and Providers As the demand for mental health care continues to grow, the role of Electronic Health Records (EHRs) in optimizing care delivery has become ever more critical. Modern EHR systems centralize […]
Choosing the Right Mental Health EHR System for Your Clinic
Selecting the correct Electronic Health Record (EHR) system is a pivotal decision for any clinic looking to improve patient care and optimize operations. With how quickly technology is advancing—especially with the mass adoption of AI—mental health professionals face an array of options, each offering distinct features and capabilities. Evaluating which system best aligns with your […]
Looking Ahead: How AI Agents Will Make EHRs Even More Productive
By Khalid Al-Maskari Artificial intelligence, the topic du jour and deservedly so, comes in different flavors: Chatbots give you answers. Autonomous vehicles help you go places. Face recognition confirms identities. Now, an emerging category of artificial intelligence can do tedious tasks for you. Agents. They’re a particularly exciting development for integrated health care. There’s a […]
Comparing Cloud-Based vs. On-Premises EHR and Practice Management Software
Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems and practice management software are both crucial elements in health care. Providers must carefully choose between different software delivery models, like staying with an on-premises solution or switching to a cloud-based one. In this blog, we’ll dive into the significance of these systems—their features, benefits, and drawbacks—to help you make […]
How a Behavioral Health EHR Improves Patient Care
As health care technology continues to advance, Behavioral Health Electronic Health Records (EHR) have become an essential tool for digitizing patient records and transforming the entire patient care experience. Exploring the many benefits of behavioral health EHR systems shows how much they improve patient care and transform how providers deliver support. The Role of Behavioral […]
Benefits of Implementing an EHR for Behavioral Health Clinics
The integration of Electronic Health Records (EHR) into behavioral health clinics is reshaping how mental health care is delivered and managed. Beyond digitizing patient records, EHR systems are driving meaningful improvements in patient care quality, operational efficiency, and data accuracy. As mental health clinics navigate rising caseloads and increasingly complex patient needs, the ability to […]
