The discrepancy between people with mental and behavioral health issues in the United States and those who ultimately receive treatment is staggering. Even though one in five Americans – over forty million people – have some form of mental or behavior illness, less than fifty percent of those people go on to receive treatment. The lack of access in many areas plays a major part as to why this discrepancy exists, but there are many others reasons, as well.
Why Patients Stay Home
One common complaint among patients who receive treatment for these problems is that there is just too much red tape involved in the process. From registration to the paperwork involved in evaluation and treatment, to the great lengths many consumers and providers must go through in order to settle accounts and make sure expenses are covered, there seems to be a never-ending cycle of information that must be collected and logged. For those already struggling with issues of mental or behavioral health, this process can be a major deterrent for patients looking to return to the doctor’s office – or from receiving treatment at all.
How Technology Can Help
The solution to this issue is user-friendly behavioral health practice management software which enables providers to simplify and streamline every step of the process. Today’s medical practice software designers are replacing the outdated technology of years passed with programs that integrate every part of the practice into one easy interface. Making the collection, movement and assessment of information easier means the provider can spend more face time with clients, and staff are free to perform other tasks. Not only does this improve business workings for the health care specialist, but patient outcomes are also enhanced. In this way, technology is making a major difference in a very person-centered profession.
