We are excited to announce our partnership with Atlantic Health System, a New Jersey-based health system that will use NeuroFlow’s behavioral health technology across 16 accountable care organization (ACO) sites. NeuroFlow will support the organization in its delivery of integrated behavioral health in primary care settings. Jim Barr, Vice President of Physician Value-Based Programs and […]
A significant body of research supports the benefits of integrating behavioral health into physical health care. Nevertheless, it can be challenging to launch and expand integrated behavioral health programs. Navigating upfront costs, securing stakeholder buy-in, and executing new workflows can make it difficult to achieve positive financial and clinical outcomes in a timely manner, and […]
To cope with growing mental health needs in the United States, and the significant shortage of mental health providers, health systems must integrate behavioral health into primary care. Despite the high level of urgency and the evidence supporting behavioral health integration, it has not been widely adopted. In a recent Health Affairs article, NEHI CEO […]
Integrating behavioral health into physical health is a growing priority for many healthcare organizations. Significant research demonstrates the efficacy of different integrated care models and their positive impact on both clinical and financial outcomes. However, building integrated behavioral health programs can be challenging. From earning stakeholder buy-in, to establishing new workflows, and leading change management, […]
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) recently announced it’s accepting funding applications to advance integration of behavioral health into primary care. Eligible applicants, including states and state agencies such as Medicaid, can access over $29 million in funding to further integrated behavioral health programs within their state. Applications are due May 22, […]
A NeuroFlow Partner Profile The following interview is the second installment of the NeuroFlow’s Partner Profile series where we spotlight partners from our referral network and the innovative work they’re doing to help solve the mental health crisis. Brightside Health delivers life-changing mental health care to individuals with mild-to-severe clinical depression, anxiety, and other mood […]
Healthcare doesn’t need more fragmentation; the best solutions will drive connection. You will find over 41,000 apps when searching for “healthcare” in the Apple or Android app store. Drill down to “mental health,” and you will still find over 10,000 apps. Patients, providers, and payors are inundated with technology, and, no matter how well intended, […]
Though the brain and the body are closely connected, mental and primary healthcare has long been divided. Separating the two ultimately creates problems for both the patient and the provider. This, along with an existing stigma and shortage of providers, makes mental health care difficult to access–even for those actively seeking help. In fact, Mental […]
Digital behavioral health is a critical component of the healthcare system, especially given the massive shortage of mental health professionals in the U.S. Providing the right digital behavioral health solutions can improve access and outcomes for a wide swath of the population without further burdening the healthcare system. But not all solutions meet the same […]
Although adoption of value-based care models has been slower than some experts predicted, it’s inevitable that health systems will develop or expand their value-based care strategy in the coming years. Several factors are driving this shift, two of which this blog will highlight. First, over half of hospitals anticipate negative margins by the end of […]
