Increasing Access to Behavioral Health Care through Technology

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Practice Role
Health Care Mgmt - Practice Mgrs Admin
Health Info Mgmt Medical Records RHIA
IT Professionals
Providers (MDs, DOs, NPs, PAs, RNs, LPNs)
Audience
Providers & Professionals
Setting/Practice Type
Critical Access Hospitals and Rural Hospital
FQHC or Community Health Center
Resource Topics
Implementation
Telehealth/Telemedicine
EHR Steps
Step 1: Assess Your Practice Readiness
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