HITEQ Health Center Behavioral Health Integrator Badge
Health centers are increasing the integration of behavioral health in primary care, spurred by an increased focus on whole person care and additional funding. Effective use of health IT in conjunction with patient privacy and confidentiality is imperative to support behavioral health.

According to the Office of the National Coordinator, "Health information technology can help to improve behavioral health care and can further enable care coordination and integration, increase information sharing, and support prevention, treatment, and recovery activities. Access to and the exchange and use of behavioral health information as part of routine care can help to improve continuity in care services and support efforts toward achieving an interoperable health care system across the continuum."

Take some time to read through some of the articles on this page and then fill out the submission form on the right and you will be rewarded with a Health Center Incredible Behavioral Health Integrator badge! This is an official badge that is submitted by the HITEQ Center as a proof of completion to the blockchain. Your credentials can be added to profiles such as LinkedIn and verified through accreditation services such as Accredible and Open Badge.

https://hiteqcenter.org/Services/Badges-Self-paced-Learning/Behavioral-Health-Integrator

 

Event date: 7/15/2025 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Export event
Optimizing Health IT for Population Health: Case Example from Health Center using eClinicalWorks and Azara

Optimizing Health IT for Population Health: Case Example from Health Center using eClinicalWorks and Azara

Session 2: Optimizing the Use of Your Tools – Successful Setup and Integration

This discussion series offers a focused, collaborative space for three one-hour virtual sessions spread over a few weeks. The series will delve into the practicalities of managing and leveraging health IT tools, specifically eClinicalWorks (eCW) and Azara, to enhance clinical care and population health outcomes. Participants will have the opportunity to share best practices, troubleshoot common challenges, and uncover actionable strategies for optimizing these essential systems. The group will foster a peer-to-peer learning environment, encouraging open discussion and knowledge exchange among providers, care teams, and quality professionals.

This session will delve into the practical application of both eCW and Azara, focusing on how they are currently integrated and used, their distinct considerations, and how successful setup and integration contribute to their effectiveness.

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July 29th, 2025: Session 3 Description  

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Focus: PHI

Focus: PHI

Patient privacy and confidentiality form a crucial component of the patient-doctor treatment relationship, particularly when seeking treatment for mental health or substance use disorders. Multiple federal privacy laws, in addition to state laws, provide privacy protections for mental health and substance use disorder treatment records, while permitting communication of these records to other healthcare providers, patients’ families, and others.

Behavioral Health Integration Compendium

Behavioral Health Integration Compendium

Many health centers collaborate with external behavioral health providers or provide co-located or integrated behavioral health services within their health center. Some of the most significant challenges are determining which data to share, how to store it within the Electronic Health Record, and how to use it within primary care. This compendium of literature and resources offers some guidance related to behavioral health data integration, complete with key health center considerations for each.

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