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Health Information Technology Adoption and Utilization in Behavioral Health Settings

Description
Explores the adoption and use of health information technology (HIT) among behavioral health providers. Presents findings from a literature review and focus group interviews regarding digital strategies that support integrated care models between physical health and behavioral health. Discusses how a lagging adoption and interoperability of HIT may affect community-based behavioral health providers working with underserved populations. Identifies policy considerations to increase interoperable HIT use among behavioral health providers. Includes rural references throughout.
Author(s)
Michelle Dougherty, Rebecca McGavin, Meagan Pilar, Marc Horvath, Stephen Brown
Date
12/2024
Type
Document
Organizations
HHS Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation, RTI International
Tagged as
Behavioral health · Behavioral health workforce · Care coordination · Health information technology · Integrated service delivery · Policy · Statistics and data

Organizations (1)

  • HHS Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation, view details