Mental Health Awareness: Men Don’t Cry
A livestream discussion to raise awareness of minority mental health. The conversation took a turn for the expected level of viewer engagement. Mental Health is Health Dr. Godwin Orkeh and…
Mental Health… Matters?
It just so happens that July is designated as Minority Mental Health Month in the US. As a leader in this industry, a ‘minority’ person, and someone who has to…
$500k in Non-Equity Grants for South LA Founders
$500k in Non-Equity Grants for South LA Founders The events of recent months and the movement for Black lives have only deepened our commitment to advancing racial equity and justice…
Funded by Health Net to Expand Telehealthcare
Carenodes network secures funding from Health Net Health Net has grant funded a proposal by Insight Choices, in partnership with Carenodes, to expand virtual healthcare delivery capacity and accessibility. In response to the…
Health Net, Carenodes, and Insight Choices Expand Access to Telehealthcare
Health Net has grant funded a proposal by Insight Choices, in partnership with Carenodes, to expand virtual healthcare delivery capacity and accessibility. In response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Insight…
Strong Networks Begin with Strong Healthcare Provider Relationships
As Medicare Advantage plans already know, many factors go into building a robust CMS-compliant network. One focal point should be strong provider relationships. Carenodes is committed to cultivating long-lasting relationships…
Commitment Statement on Countering the U.S. Opioid Epidemic
We believe that every life is immeasurably valuable. Statistics, as grim as they are, fall short of delivering justice to the individual lives, families, and communities destroyed by the opioid…
COVID-19 and Addiction
Even though addiction is a treatable illness, we needlessly lose thousands of lives due to a nationwide shortage of trustworthy, affordable, evidence-based care.
The Millennial Manager’s ‘Dilemma’
I had the distinct opportunity to serve as a judge for CSULB’s College Bowl 2020, side-by-side with top industry leaders from Kaiser, AltaMed, medical informatics field, the VA, and others.…
How much lip service can we take?
As a longtime healthcare administrator, from managing 28 safety net clinics across CA and TX, to 14 hospitals, over 50 skilled nursing facilities, and 1 national health plan, I’ve seen…
Employer Performance Standards for Behavioral Health: A Guide & Sample Standards to Implement
Sample Employer Performance Standards for Behavioral Health Developed by Catalyst for Payment Reform In 2018, based on input from eight purchasers and a subject matter expert, Catalyst for Payment Reform developed…
Employer Performance Standards for Behavioral Health: A Guide & Sample Standards to Implement
Sample Employer Performance Standards for Behavioral Health Developed by Catalyst for Payment Reform In 2018, based on input from eight purchasers and a subject matter expert, Catalyst for Payment Reform developed…
#IBELIEVE in Maternal Mental Health Access: Payer Guidance & Provider Talking Points to Hold Payer Accountable
#IBELIEVE in Maternal Mental Health Access and I will fight alongside you each and every step of the way. Closing gaps in maternal mental health care seems like a no-brainer…
#IBELIEVE in Maternal Mental Health Access: Payer Guidance & Provider Talking Points to Hold Payer Accountable
#IBELIEVE in Maternal Mental Health Access and I will fight alongside you each and every step of the way. Closing gaps in maternal mental health care seems like a no-brainer…
“The Male Perspective” hosted by Lana Reid: guest Alex Yarijanian
This episode of “The Male Perspective” Lana sits down with Alex Yarijanian, Founder & CEO of Carenodes to discuss medical and mental health care. HELPFUL RESOURCES: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline…
I’m out-of-network with the payer requesting an audit. What right does the company have to audit my records?
A LOOK INTO (MANAGED) BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE: AUDITS A trending issue has popped up in my inbox and I thought I’d take a quick minute to post this crude blog article: Out…
Opioid Crisis Response: Key Opportunities and Challenges for Hospitals and Health Systems
On October 24, 2018, President Trump signed H.R. 6 into law. More formally known as the Substance Use Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment (SUPPORT) for Patients and…