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Call to Action: Proposed Cuts Could Deprive Home Health of Necessary Funds
Ashley Hartwigsen, Director, Post-Acute Community Strategist
Wednesday, September 20 | Post-Acute Care,Value-based Care
Millions of older Americans could be greatly impacted if the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services goes through with its proposed rate cut to the Home Health Prospective Payment system for Calendar Year 2024. One of the most concerning aspects of the proposed rule revolves around its potential impact on home health reimbursement.
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Fighting Opioid Addiction—One Life at a Time
Neal Tilghman, Senior Director & GM, Integrated Care
Monday, September 18 | Thought Leadership,Human Services,Care Coordination,Cause Connected,Legislative/Policy,Value-based Care
The opioid crisis is one of the most serious healthcare issues in our nation today. But there is hope. We believe there are three strategies your organization can leverage to combat opioid addiction and overdose: integrated care, policy and technology. This blog outlines some examples of all three and lists helpful resources your organization can use.
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Question, Persuade and Refer: The Importance of Suicide Prevention Training
Liz Thiel, Vice President, Human Resources
Thursday, September 14 | Thought Leadership,Human Services,Netsmart in the Community
By understanding mental health and suicide go hand-in-hand we can take the first step in reducing suicide risk and help heal our families, friends and loved-ones heal and grow forward as a community.
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Extreme Usability II: Enhancing the Client Experience
Neal Tilghman, Senior Director & GM, Integrated Care
Tuesday, August 29 | Thought Leadership,Human Services,Partnerships and Collaboration
If the past few years has taught us anything, it is that consumers of healthcare want to access care their way. We live in a digital world which is impacting how we deliver care. Netsmart is committed to meeting the new and varied needs of providers by developing solutions that meet them where they are. The same is true for consumers. Having had a taste of virtual services, many consumers will want to continue virtual care and prefer much broader digital experiences. At Netsmart, we call this focus on the user experience "extreme usability."
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One Partner, One Platform: Netsmart Will Integrate with Best-in-Class ABA Technology, RethinkFirst
Tricia Zerger, Senior Director, Human Services
Monday, July 17 | Thought Leadership,Human Services,Partnerships and Collaboration
Discover the groundbreaking partnership between Netsmart and RethinkFirst that will revolutionize the way IDD and autism providers operate. Simplify clinical documentation, enhance data collection, and improve treatment outcomes with the integrated RethinkBH ABA clinical solution and Netsmart's suite of certified CareRecords™.
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Navigating Managed Care
A Look at the Future of Value-Based Contracting
Kevin Scalia, Executive Vice President Corporate Development
Tuesday, June 27 | Care Coordination,EHR Solutions and Operations,Interoperability,Post-Acute Care,Value-based Care
In today's rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, managing the cost of care and improving patient outcomes are crucial priorities. To address these challenges, value-based reimbursement has emerged as a widely embraced approach. This system focuses on optimizing healthcare services while managing expenses. At the core of this strategy lies value-based contracting, a payment model that aims to align provider reimbursement with the outcomes achieved by patients. By incentivizing quality care and efficient resource utilization, value-based contracting promotes a more coordinated and effective healthcare system.
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The Can-Do Approach to Value-Based Care
Neal Tilghman, Senior Director & GM, Integrated Care
Monday, June 26 | Value-based Care
Is your organization looking to grow? Would you like to improve your operations, financials or strategic planning skills? Kristi Daugherty, CEO of Emergence Health Network, is a leader who turned her organization around using value-based care strategies. She’s shared some tips with us for anyone who’s looking to level up their organizational sustainability.
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How to Select the Best Value-Based Care Models for Post-Acute Physician Practices
Beth Reece, Vice President and General Manager, GERHIMED
Wednesday, June 21 | Thought Leadership,Post-Acute Care,Value-based Care
It would be an understatement to say there’s confusion in US healthcare. But one thing is certain: fee-for-service (FFS) payment is on the wane and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) will remain dedicated to value-based care (VBC) and alternative payment models. CMS made that very clear in 2021 by establishing a goal to transition all Medicare beneficiaries to some type of value-based care solution for payments by 2030.
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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.
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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.
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Continuing the Conversation: Our Commitment to IDD
Tricia Zerger, Senior Director, Human 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.
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National Guidelines for Child and Youth Behavioral Health Crisis Care: SAMHSA's Response
Tricia Zerger, Senior Director, Human 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.
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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.
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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).
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National Guidelines for Child and Youth Behavioral Health Crisis Care: Why Are They Needed?
Tricia Zerger, Senior Director, Human 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.
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