The Software and Technology Vendors Association (SATVA) will host the first Behavioral Interoperability Conference, during which representatives from across the behavioral health and health IT spectrum will gather to discuss pertinent issues related to technology needs specific to this sector of healthcare. This will take place from January 26-28 in Phoenix, AZ.
According to SATVA’s press release, the goal of this conference is to define “data needs and supporting technology for a Behavioral Health Continuity of Care Document (CCD) and assure rapid adoption of their final work. This document will support the exchange of relevant needed data
among healthcare providers including behavioral health, substance use and medical providers
that targets the ‘coordination and continuity of care.’”
Representatives from Mental Health Corporations of America, the National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare, as well as other stakeholders of the behavioral sciences, will be in attendance.
The press release also explains: “Attendees will also focus on relevant interoperability technology methods for a Behavioral Health extension to the CCD which is the framework for both HHS’ ‘Meaningful Use’ requirements to receive the substantial HITECH funding and CCHIT criterion.”
To read the full press release, click here.