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

 

I Provide SUD Services in an FQHC: Does Part 2 Apply to Me?

A Decision Tree from the Legal Action Center

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This decision tree, developed through funding from the  Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) helps organizations determine if Part 2 of CFR 42 applies to them. It should be noted that FQHCs will always be designated as “federally assisted” due to certified status as Medicaid providers and/or federal funding.

Behavioral Health Consent Management

From the Office of the National Coordinator

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The timely exchange of health information between behavioral health providers and physical health providers to support care coordination is a critical element of the National Quality Strategy and health reform efforts. However, privacy and confidentiality concerns are currently limiting the inclusion of behavioral health data in electronic health information exchange efforts.

Substance Abuse Confidentiality Regulations - 42 CFR Part 2

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and Fact Sheets regarding the Substance Abuse Confidentiality Regulations

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and Fact Sheets regarding the Substance Abuse Confidentiality Regulations. 

Two fact sheets include: 

FAQs about Applying the Substance Abuse Confidentiality Regulations, answers provided by Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

Sharing Behavioral Health Data over an HIE

A use case example from the Arizona Health-e Connection and SAMHSA Consent2Share project

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This is a recent presentation by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's Health IT effort that provides an overview of their Consent2Share project. Consent2Share is a tool for consent management and data segmentation that is designed to integrate within existing electronic health record (EHR) and Health Information Exchange (HIE) systems.

This overview is provided to health center leadership and staff to help them better understand new practices and technologies in the field that can assist in compliance with HIPAA 42 CFR Part 2 regulations when trying to participate in health information exchange activities.

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Behavioral Health Consent Management

Behavioral Health Consent Management

The timely exchange of health information between behavioral health providers and physical health providers to support care coordination is a critical element of the National Quality Strategy and health reform efforts. However, privacy and confidentiality concerns are currently limiting the inclusion of behavioral health data in electronic health information exchange efforts.

Substance Abuse Confidentiality Regulations - 42 CFR Part 2

Substance Abuse Confidentiality Regulations - 42 CFR Part 2

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and Fact Sheets regarding the Substance Abuse Confidentiality Regulations. 

Two fact sheets include: 

FAQs about Applying the Substance Abuse Confidentiality Regulations, answers provided by Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

Sharing Behavioral Health Data over an HIE

Sharing Behavioral Health Data over an HIE

This is a recent presentation by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's Health IT effort that provides an overview of their Consent2Share project. Consent2Share is a tool for consent management and data segmentation that is designed to integrate within existing electronic health record (EHR) and Health Information Exchange (HIE) systems.

This overview is provided to health center leadership and staff to help them better understand new practices and technologies in the field that can assist in compliance with HIPAA 42 CFR Part 2 regulations when trying to participate in health information exchange activities.

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