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A Time to Remember and Honor

Perry White, Project Manager, Member of NetVets

Thursday, May 25 | Netsmart Life,Meet Our Veterans,Netsmart in the Community

The Netsmart Veterans ARG organized initiatives like flag planting, a blood drive and a POW/MIA Missing tribute to honor Memorial Day and the sacrifices of military personnel, reflecting the company's support for veterans and their families.

Expanding Access to Care for Better Public Health

Andy Heeren, Senior Director of Public Health

Thursday, April 06 | Thought Leadership,Human Services,Netsmart in the Community

Barriers to mental health and substance use services continue to be challenging, as the demand for care continues to rise. In fact, 28% of those seeking mental health care and 22% seeking substance use care are unable to find a conveniently located provider, which can be particularly difficult in rural areas. Hear three strategies public health organizations can implement to improve outcomes, boost access to services and increase staff satisfaction.

Continuing the Conversation: Our Commitment to IDD

Tricia Zerger, Director of Child & Family and Developmental Services

Tuesday, March 28 | Thought Leadership,Human Services,Netsmart in the Community

Our main focus this Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month has been to focus on recognizing individual abilities and advocating for equal opportunities in education, employment and helping these individuals to live productive, independent lives. By helping providers embrace technology to support IDD staff, they can focus on delivering person-centered care to individuals when and where they need them to live a truly meaningful life.

National Guidelines for Child and Youth Behavioral Health Crisis Care: SAMHSA's Response

Tricia Zerger, Director of Child & Family and Developmental Services

Monday, March 20 | Thought Leadership,Human Services

SAMHSA's National Guidelines for Behavioral Health Crisis Care provide key principles for youth crisis services to adopt, including addressing recovery needs, using trauma-informed care, and integrating family and youth peer support services.

Using EHRs to Increase Employee Satisfaction and Retention

David Strocchia, Senior Vice President & Managing Director, Human Services

Monday, February 27 | Thought Leadership,EHR Solutions and Operations,Human Services

Historically, EHRs weren’t designed to improve care. Instead, much of their focus was on solving non-clinical problems, like how to bill for services or provide management reports. But more recent advances in technology are reshaping how users interact with these systems to provide better care with ease and efficiency. This can benefit your workforce at all levels and functions –– saving time, preventing burnout and increasing job satisfaction.

Eating Disorders Awareness Week

Neal Tilghman, Senior Director & GM, Integrated Care

Monday, February 27 | Thought Leadership,Human Services,Netsmart in the Community

This week is Eating Disorders Awareness Week. To help call attention to this important mental health issue, this blog will provide an overview of eating disorders in general and focus on one common type of related disorder, known as Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD).

National Guidelines for Child and Youth Behavioral Health Crisis Care: Why Are They Needed?

Tricia Zerger, Director of Child & Family and Developmental Services

Friday, February 24 | Thought Leadership,Human Services

Children are not just small adults. When it comes to behavioral health, they have a unique set of needs and guidelines for care. In the first installment of this blog series, we'll look at some of the ways that mental illness and crisis affect young people today.

Webinar Recap: Telehealth is Here to Stay––What You Need to Know Now

AJ Peterson, Vice President and General Manager of Interoperability

Thursday, February 23 | Thought Leadership,Human Services,EHR Solutions and Operations

The pandemic may be over, but virtual healthcare is here to stay. Our industry is becoming more telehealth focused, and that's good news for you. In this recap of a previous webinar, you'll learn how integrated telehealth can increase efficiency, boost staff retention and improve your bottom line.

Time to Talk Day

Denny Morrison, Ph.D., Chief Clinical Advisor

Friday, February 17 | Thought Leadership,Human Services,Netsmart in the Community

Have you ever had one of those experiences when you just needed to talk to someone without judgement and without them trying to “fix the problem?” Maybe it was about a sensitive topic or something you were a little embarrassed about. Maybe you thought people would judge you if you discussed it. Remember how good it felt afterward even if the problem was still there? That’s the basic premise of Time to Talk Day, which recently took place on February 6.

2022 AHCA Population Health Summit Recap

AHCA Population Health Summit Recap: Four Takeaways from Industry Experts

Beth Reece, Vice President and General Manager, GERHIMED

Wednesday, February 01 | Human Services,EHR Solutions and Operations,Interoperability,Value-based Care

Netsmart was proud to be part of the recent AHCA Population Health Summit in Washington, D.C. featuring presentations from multiple Netsmart clients and experts including Mark McClelland, MD, PhD, former administrator of the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare (CMS); and Ellen Lukins, deputy director of the CMS Innovation Center. If you were not able to attend, here are four takeaways based on the many excellent presentations and our discussions about the challenges of value-based care with long-term care executives and leaders.

How Technology Drives Game-Changing Workforce Satisfaction

David Strocchia, Senior Vice President & Managing Director, Human Services

Thursday, January 26 | Thought Leadership,EHR Solutions and Operations,Care Coordination

EHRs have evolved to serve as a foundational launching point for integrated, coordinated healthcare. Hear how county providers can optimize the capabilities of their EHRs to help recruit and retain high-quality clinical, financial and operations staff to support overall workforce improvements.

NAHC President Bill Dombi Shares 2023 Industry Outlook

Mike Dordick, Senior Vice President – Post-Acute Strategy, Netsmart, President, McBee

Wednesday, January 25 | Thought Leadership,Post-Acute Care,Value-based Care

From workforce issues to value-based reimbursement models and legislative & regulatory change, there is plenty for hospice and home care agencies to keep an eye on in 2023. The National Association of Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) President Bill Dombi discusses the trends of the new year and offers his expert advice on how to navigate the coming months.

Honoring His Legacy, In Service to Others

Wendy Hill, Chief People Officer

Monday, January 16 | Netsmart Life

As we reflect on Martin Luther King Day, we challenge our associates and those around us to spread awareness and take action. Learn about the history of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the history of MLK Day of Service and how our Netsmart D&I Council honored his legacy through volunteering for a better community.

The Future of CCRCs: Success for 2023 and Beyond

Netsmart

Tuesday, December 20 | Thought Leadership,Post-Acute Care,Value-based Care

According to a recent report, there will be a “healthy demand” for Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC). That doesn’t mean there won’t be any challenges. Leaders of these full continuum communities are still dealing with issues like inflation and recovery from the coronavirus pandemic. Senior care expert Eva Bering, MSN, MHA, RN, NHA, shares her thoughts on what leadership and boards of not-for-profit life plan communities need to focus on for future success.

Extreme Usability: Enhancing the User Experience

Tricia Zerger, Director of Child & Family and Developmental Services

Wednesday, December 14 | Thought Leadership,Human Services

Staffing stress and workforce shortages have been at the forefront of healthcare organizations' major roadblocks to delivering quality care. Embracing technology by empowering your workforce with the tools and services to provide better patient outcomes can be your next step in the right direction.