Mental Healthcare

Improved EHR Functionality Needed for Behavioral Preventative Care

August 8, 2022 - Standard EHR functionality falls short in supporting behavioral preventative healthcare, according to a viewpoint published in JAMA. EHRs are a powerful tool to access patient information, document clinical encounters, and alert providers of recommended health screenings. However, physicians less commonly address behavioral health screenings during...


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Substance Use Disorder Facilities See Low EHR Adoption Rates

by Christopher Jason

Substance use disorder facilities are behind mental health facilities in EHR adoption rates, according to a study published in ScienceDirect’s Drug and Alcohol Dependence. However, neither type...