In late 2023, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) released new recommendations calling for multiple depression screenings throughout pregnancy and during the postpartum period. In the following Q&A with Thomas Young, MD, chief medical officer of Proem...
For years, health care experts have advocated integrating behavioral health care into primary care. The practice is being promoted by Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and is covered by Medicare and some private insurance.
Medicare began reimbursing behavioral health integration (BHI) codes on Jan. 1, 2018. Some private insurers also cover BHI. However, BHI is still new territory for many primary care providers (PCPs). This is changing, however, as PCPs discover the important roleintegrated...
The term “behavioral health” encompasses a wide range of conditions related to mental health, including substance use disorders (SUD). However, behavioral health conditions frequently impact physical illnesses as well. Events such as life stressors and crises (e.g., job loss,...
To keep you better informed about some of the biggest news and developments concerning behavioral and mental health, below are 10 of the most significant reports published in December. Highlights include a 2024 forecast on mental health and stories on access, psychologist...
United Community Addiction Network Selects Proem to Better Support People Affected by Substance Use Disorder
Recovery and addiction resources provider to use Proem's comprehensive platform and data to improve client engagement and understanding of mental illness.
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Proem Behavioral Health CEO John Letter recently appeared on the "Tech Talks Daily Podcast" to discuss how technology, including the Proem platform, is reshaping the global mental health landscape.
To keep you better informed about some of the biggest news and developments concerning behavioral and mental health, below are 10 of the most significant reports published in November. Highlights include stories on Medicare PFS final rule, youth mental health, substance use...
Dual diagnosis treatment is among the most demanding challenges facing substance use disorder (SUD) clinics. Data suggests that more than 15% of individuals with SUD also have a serious mental illness (SMI) and nearly 30% of individuals with SMI also have SUD, yet only 10% of...
A carefully planned substance use disorder (SUD) assessment is essential to the treatment process. Unless the clinical team understands how addiction affects the patient and whether any other co-occurring disorders are at play, developing an effective treatment plan is...
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