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Information is an essential tool for decision-making at all levels of the mental health system. Information systems provide reliable and consistent information about mental health services and consumer needs that are essential for improved client treatment and recovery. The technology component of MHSA provides an opportunity to improve health care quality and reduce health care spending on administration by facilitating the secure capture, exchange and utilization of clinical, financial, and administrative information for integrated service delivery. The major goals of the technology component are:
Ultimately, the direction that counties would take would be the adoption of an electronic health record. Electronic Health Record (EHR) is the foundation for an integrated information systems infrastructure that would provide consumers with the following potential benefits:
For more information, please visit the Department of Mental Health website at http://www.dmh.ca.gov/mhsa/ITech.asp. Information Technology Informational Community Meetings:
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