There are so many ways data could help behavioral health systems be more effective and nimble, as well as empowering innovators in civic technology and those in any behavioral health service provider network. Share your feedback and ideas. All boats rise with the tide. The following is a wishlist of a variety of inter-connected portals which, when created in an…
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The San Diego County Behavioral Health Advisory Board (BHAB) is tasked among other things with ensuring state law is met. Including the nexus of the law being that: Counties shall demonstrate a partnership with constituents and stakeholders throughout the process that includes meaningful stakeholder involvement on mental health policy, program planning, and implementation, monitoring, quality improvement, evaluation, and budget allocations.…
When I attend a wide variety of Behavioral Health meetings in San Diego County focused on mental health, substance abuse, homelessness, especially when related to criminal justice issues, I hear a common theme as we consider improving the type and levels of service to help affected clients. That theme is the lack of access to organized data. Either we’re told…