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Afia is the industry leader in behavioral health data analytics, and today we’re excited to announce that we have become NCQA Certified on 13 HEDIS measures. Whether your goal is to excel in value based partnerships, monitor your population health initiatives, or accurately report your CCBHC measures, Afia is well positioned to support you. With […]
Beginning in 2022, many business insurers have changed their policy requirements for Healthcare Providers to include Multi-Factor Authentication for all users and all applications with access to protected information. This is not just your EHR, but file storage, form repositories, email systems, HR systems, etc. Organizations that aren’t utilizing MFA are being charged significant premiums […]
As we all know by now, electronic health records are a critical clinical, billing, and administrative tool for every behavioral health organization. And with these systems, there comes the need to continually analyze the effectiveness of the technology and workflows, ensuring that your end users can work effectively. When the time comes to take on […]
Click on the presentation below to view the results from the mhca Optimal Behavioral Health Survey. The survey includes the comparative results in 4 different categories: Clinical Best Practices Financial Optimization IT Strategy and Infrastructure Data Analytics Using Data to Drive Innovation in Behavioral Health
In journalism, the term “burying the lede” refers to placing the most important part of a story deep in the story itself rather than making it immediately understood. As a result, the most important point of the story either gets missed or is under emphasized. “Interesting” you might say but what does this have to […]
Ann Arbor, MI – Afia, Inc. is pleased to announce the launch of its latest partnership with Harbor of Toledo, OH. Harbor seeks to improve their IT Infrastructure by migrating to Afia’s Managed IT Solution, the Afia Cloud. Harbor is the leading mental health provider in Northwest Ohio with locations in Lucas, Wood, and Defiance Counties. […]
To plan for the impact of technology on healthcare, we must first understand the massive change it creates in our behavior and how we work. The significant changes in our world are often unconcerned with our priorities and budgets. The boundaries of healthcare often clash with change, and our strategic plans switch from a place of […]
Some professionals in the healthcare industry who work closely with electronic health records (EHR) technology argue that the increase of government involvement in health information technology, among other factors, has resulted in increased product complexity and user frustration. While it’s true that several rapid changes affecting health IT have occurred over the last decade, it’s […]
Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) face distinctive issues unlike those of the general population. These individuals are challenged with difficulties ranging from educational segregation and lack of special education funding to issues with healthcare access and occupational training. However, as technology continues to develop, and as new technologies emerge, we see an expansion […]
There is a condition affecting the way behavioral health organizations make decisions and drive change. It does not have a DSM code yet, but we’re calling it the “It Feels Like” syndrome. Onset usually occurs during leadership meetings when someone asks a question related to outcome improvement, cost containment, or strategic planning. “It feels like” […]