Week in Review: A Surge in Demand for Behavioral Health, an EHI Update, and Screening for Anxiety

In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, we feature articles on the surge in behavioral health needs, an update on electronic health information, and plans for anxiety screenings. Sources in this episode: A Surge in Demand for Behavioral Health Services -- https://www.mgma.com/data/data-stories/how-medical-practices-are-adapting-to-the-surge-in Information Blocking Toolkit -- https://www.mgma.com/resources/government-programs/information-blocking-toolkit-for-medical-groups?utm_source=nl-gov-ed-washington-connection-2022-09-29&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=government-affairs&mkt_tok=MTQ0LUFNSi02MzkAAAGHKBu7nXLehy-LLIJFwu6VIFZhIYZkwMUgJRHLKIMY_rib3psY_LJsJF61vLuyF_ZVKF8XuM_LyQxyMQeaw0EUyL3j4gEYVgeIqyUbdo5hhw Routine Anxiety Screenings -- https://apnews.com/article/science-health-covid-mental-b6bdfec54c16ff04ca18bba18000bbf9?mkt_tok=MTQ0LUFNSi02MzkAAAGHHsx4UHapuh7Wj13zwDrpnSUIQAhKCsk6EFZFzXCd5obPTaPG0dh0rzWv5zrEWl1gGXZ-Wdm1WCd5R1-FLe6EiDpk5qDvMFFa1bPHsAikhA Additional resources: To keep up with the latest healthcare legislation, visit mgma.com/advocacy. If you want to become part of the discussion, join the MGMA STAT panel by texting “stat” to 33550 or visit www.mgma.com/data/data-stories/mgma-stat-overview. Keep up with the latest industry news by subscribing to the MGMA Insights Newsletter at mgma.com/insightsnewsletter. Listen to our podcasts at www.mgma.com/listen. Join us at the MPE: Leaders Conference in Boston, Oct. 9-12. To register or learn more go to mgma.com/events/medical-pract…e-leaders-conference Consider taking the Greenbelt course to take your career to the next level. Go to mgma.com/green to learn more or to register today. If you have a story you want to share with us, email us at [email protected]. This episode is sponsored by ModMed. Every denied claim costs time and money to rework — for care you’ve already delivered. While payers sharpen their own AI tools, ModMed RCM Services pairs seasoned billing specialists with AI designed to help flag claims at risk before they go out the door, so your team can fix issues upfront instead of appealing after the fact. Learn more here.