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 […]
Get Maximum Value From Your Telehealth
For a behavioral health provider, meeting with a patient in a one-on-one video conference is one of the best uses of the internet. Using telehealth, therapists can serve more patients, including those who might not otherwise have access to help. Teleconferencing is even more valuable when the activity is tightly integrated into a behavioral health […]
10 Milestones for 10 Years
The first 10 years here at Health Information Management Systems have surpassed all of our expectations. We’ve grown our team, developed new software, developed even better new software, and helped countless integrated health care organizations improve patient outcomes and grow their revenue. As 2024 comes to a close, we look back on 10 milestones from […]
Certified Wellness Coaches Expand the School Mental Health Workforce
Nearly half of California’s adolescents face mental health challenges, yet 66% of those struggling with depression do not receive treatment, according to the California Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI). As the scale and complexity of these challenges grow, the state has introduced a proactive solution: CYBHI Certified Wellness Coaches. This newly created, […]
