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IDD Workforce Empowerment: 3 Takeaways from the IDD Summit Expert Panel Discussion
Tricia Zerger, Senior Director, Human Services Strategy
Wednesday, February 19 | Thought Leadership,Human Services
At the 2nd annual IDD Leadership Summit, thought leaders shared their perspectives on empowering the IDD workforce, leveraging technology and advocating for meaningful change.
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Unpacking The Three Levels of Person-Centered Care
AJ Peterson, SVP and GM, CareGuidance
Wednesday, February 19 | Care Coordination,EHR Solutions and Operations,Human Services,Interoperability
Let’s explore the three levels of person-centered care and how they bring us closer to the vision of integrated care.
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Extreme Usability in Post-Acute Care: Technology That Works the Way You Do
Maggie Cameron, Director, Solution Strategy
Tuesday, February 04 | Post-Acute Care,EHR Solutions and Operations
Extreme usability is an intentional approach to designing technology that’s intuitive, role-based and aligned with the needs of diverse care teams.
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5 Tips for Achieving 2025 Readiness in the IDD Industry
Tricia Zerger, Senior Director, Human Services Strategy
Tuesday, February 04 | Thought Leadership,Human Services
2025 promises to bring bountiful innovations and opportunities. How can your organization achieve maximum preparedness for the year ahead?
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2025 Readiness: 8 Enhancement Considerations for Human Services & Post-Acute Teams
David Strocchia, SVP and Managing Director, Human Services
Monday, February 03 | EHR Solutions and Operations,Human Services,Interoperability,Post-Acute Care,Revenue Cycle/Billing
Here are eight key considerations for leveraging your EHR to prepare for the year ahead.
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5 Ways AI is Revolutionizing IDD Care
Tricia Zerger, Senior Director, Human Services Strategy
Wednesday, January 29 | Human Services,Thought Leadership
Augmented intelligence (AI) is transforming how intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) organizations operate. At the IDD Leadership Summit, Netsmart experts shared insights into how AI tools are already making an impact.
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Advancing Addiction Treatment: 6 Ways Technology is the Catalyst
Neal Tilghman, Senior Director and GM Addictions and Mental Health
Tuesday, January 28 | EHR Solutions and Operations
Here are six innovative ways technology is advancing addiction treatment in 2025.
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5 Reasons Why AI is a Platform, Not Just a Solution
Tom Herzog, Chief Operating Officer
Tuesday, January 28 | Thought Leadership
AI isn’t just an application—it’s a platform strategy. It’s about building a foundation for innovation and experience, not just a one-time solution.
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Meaningful AI in Post-Acute: Elevating Care and Efficiency with Integrated AI
Chris Yakscoe, Senior Director & General Manager, Bells
Wednesday, January 22 | Post-Acute Care,EHR Solutions and Operations
Integrated AI doesn’t just automate tasks—it enhances every part of the care process. With AI-assisted documentation tools, repetitive tasks are automated, accurate and compliant records are captured during visits. As a result, clinicians can focus on what matters most: delivering quality care to their patients.
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Caregiver Engagement: 3 Key Takeaways from the IDD Leadership Summit
Tricia Zerger, Senior Director, Human Services Strategy
Monday, January 20 | Thought Leadership
At the 2nd annual IDD Leadership Summit, our panel of industry experts explored strategies to empower caregivers, break down barriers and leverage technology for better outcomes.
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America’s Opioid Crisis: Counties as Frontline Forces in the Fight
Neal Tilghman, Senior Director and GM Addictions and Mental Health
Tuesday, December 17 | Thought Leadership,EHR Solutions and Operations,Interoperability
The opioid crisis and addiction remain twin crises faced by the American healthcare industry today. Counties serve as the first line of defense, providing essential services in public health, mental health, law enforcement and social services.
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From Compliance to Care: The Expanding Role of EVV in Personal Care Services
Lindsay Mack, Director & General Manager, Workforce Management
Monday, December 16 | Post-Acute Care,Care Coordination
The adoption of Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) in Personal Care Services (PCS) has evolved beyond compliance to offer significant operational, workforce and fraud-prevention benefits.
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Legislative Updates from the 2nd Annual IDD Leadership Summit:
Update on Policy Progress and Advocacy
Tricia Zerger, Senior Director, Human Services Strategy
Friday, December 13 | Human Services,Legislative/Policy,Thought Leadership
Here’s a summary of the must-read updates and future directions for IDD advocacy and policy.
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Empowering Leadership in the IDD Community: 4 Lessons from Precious Myers-Brown’s Inspiring Keynote
Tricia Zerger, Senior Director, Human Services Strategy
Wednesday, December 11 | Thought Leadership
Precious Myers-Brown's thought-provoking keynote emphasized the role of leadership in the IDD community, urging professionals to reflect, support, and inspire without limiting others.
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The Power of AI: Fueling Organizations and Elevating People Part II
Chris Yakscoe, Senior Director & General Manager, Bells
Tuesday, December 03 | Thought Leadership,Care Coordination,EHR Solutions and Operations,Human Services
AI is proving to be the most rapidly adopted technology in human history. Now it’s propelling the behavioral health, human services, and post-acute care sectors forward at an unprecedented pace.
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