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: 7/24/2025 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Export event
Two-Part Series: Navigating a Shifting Landscape: Patient Privacy, Access, and Health Center Compliance

Two-Part Series: Navigating a Shifting Landscape: Patient Privacy, Access, and Health Center Compliance

Session 2: At the Record Level: What to Document, What to Disclose, and What to Protect

As privacy regulations, AI policies, and digital health technologies evolve, health centers face increasing complexity in balancing compliance with patient-centered care. This two-part webinar series offers timely, practical guidance to help health center teams navigate the changing landscape.

Building on the regulatory foundation laid in Part 1, this session turns to the front lines: the provider-patient interaction and how sensitive information is recorded, protected, and shared within the EHR. We’ll explore real-world decision points—like whether and how to remove documentation to comply with executive orders, or how to balance claims documentation with patient privacy. Participants will gain clarity on what constitutes the designated record set, the mechanics and legalities of proxy and third-party access, and when and how exceptions like 42 CFR Part 2 or Title X confidential service protections apply. Expect practical guidance on implementing policies that are legally sound, operationally feasible, and patient-centered.

 

 

 

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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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