Managed care programs for both medical care and behavioral services are evolving into new models. This evolution is being supported and even promoted by public sector payers, as managed care is increasingly embraced by states for Medicaid and other health … Continued

 Patient treatment plan quality can never rise above the accuracy of the assessment on which it is based. Unfortunately, many of the electronic health records systems now available in the marketplace frequently fail to collect vital information on patients during the … Continued

Today’s popular notion with some academic theorists suggests successful managers should only introduce change through radical ideas that shake the organization to its very core.  These types of unproven, radical management approaches to change are often associated with high risks … Continued

Drug Court Evaluations must focus on program evaluation as the central core of the quality monitoring process for drug courts. Evaluation consists of identifying key quality indicators through team consensus for which data will be collected and systematically monitored. These … Continued

For at least the last twenty years, the large increases in the number of criminal offenders nation-wide can be directly attributed to drug addiction1. Conventional criminal justice interventions of probation and incarceration, while at times necessary, have not shown to … Continued

Management leaders play a crucial role in shaping the success of an organization. Just like a high school football coach, effective managers understand their team members’ capabilities and how to leverage them for optimal performance. By strategically revising the team, … Continued

While many behavioral health CEO’s treat cost cutting as a major management function, conversely, there are too few of these same leaders capable of building sustained financial growth. Much like, “lines in the sand”, leaders tend to build concrete barriers … Continued

Strategic planning is about matching the strengths of the business to available opportunities. To do this effectively, you will need to collect, screen and analyze information about the current business environment. This will help you in defining a clearer understanding … Continued

We believe the organization must reflect the core values and vision of its leadership. As the human element within the organization continues to grow and develop, there should be an evidence-based performance reporting system in place, to ensure the organization benefits … Continued

Focus on Service Excellence: For those of us working in the Behavioral Health Care industry the careful use of words matters a lot more than we may think. With the changes anticipated in the Affordable Care Act, top management will … Continued