What is Acentra Health’s Behavioral Health Needs Assessments solution, and who is it for?
Acentra Health’s Behavioral Health Needs Assessments solution provides person-centered assessments to identify behavioral health needs for people with mental health conditions, intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), or autism spectrum disorders. Built for state Medicaid agencies, it helps determine appropriate services, supports independence, and includes related tools like PASRR (Preadmission Screening and Resident Review) and level of care checks.
What does "behavioral health needs assessment" mean?
A behavioral health needs assessment includes gathering information from the person and their support network to understand their mental health or behavioral challenges, confirm any diagnosis, document needs for specialized services, and recommend a care plan. Our solution focuses on person-centered approaches to improve quality of life and promote the highest possible independence.
How does Acentra Health’s Behavioral Health Needs Assessments solution ensure reliable and effective assessments?
Acentra Health’s Behavioral Health Needs Assessments solution has experienced clinicians for thorough, timely evaluations, including over 200,000 assessments annually and 70,000 in-person ones. With more than 20 years in I/DD programs, it delivers clinically valid results that guide access to the right care in the least restrictive setting.
Does Acentra Health’s Behavioral Health Needs Assessments solution support compliance and better outcomes for members?
Yes. Acentra Health’s Behavioral Health Needs Assessments solution aligns with federal and state rules for Medicaid programs, ensures accurate service recommendations, and advocates for members to get quality care. This reduces risks for your program while helping individuals live more independently with appropriate support.
What key benefits will my state see from using Acentra Health’s Behavioral Health Needs Assessments?
You get high-volume, accurate assessments with strong clinical expertise, improved member access to services, promotion of independence and quality of life, reliable compliance support, and efficient program administration.
