Blog
View all blogs

Demonstrating quality, value, and equity in behavioral health

HMA’s team of over 50 behavioral health experts have direct experience in behavioral health policy, clinical program design and delivery, quality improvement and financing. Our breadth of expertise, including authors of NCQA’s Behavioral Health Quality Framework to Promote Joint Accountability, positions us well to support the design, delivery and payment of high quality behavioral health care.

We help clients demonstrate the value of their behavioral health care through:

Accreditation Readiness

Meet accreditation standards and demonstrate compliance

Analyze and use behavioral health-specific HEDIS, CAHPS/ECHO, HOS, ASAM/CARF to inform QI

Use key data sources to drive performance improvement plans

Use of Behavioral Health Quality Tools

Behavioral health network adequacy and equitable access

Integration of behavioral health, physical health and social needs

Measurement-based care

Patient outcomes

Cohesive Strategy Development

Behavioral health quality strategy planning aligned with organizational mission and vision

Standardized performance metrics

Value-based care and payment incentives

Pragmatic regulatory tools and policies

HMA is positioned to support

State and municipal departments of health and public health

Health plans & Managed Care Organizations

Health systems

Provider organizations

Community-based organizations

Certified community behavioral health clinics

Correctional health

Accreditation Readiness

Meet accreditation standards and demonstrate compliance

Analyze and use behavioral health-specific HEDIS, CAHPS/ECHO, HOS, ASAM/CARF to inform QI

Use key data sources to drive performance improvement plans

Use of Behavioral Health Quality Tools

Behavioral health network adequacy and equitable access

Integration of behavioral health, physical health and social needs

Measurement-based care

Patient outcomes

Cohesive Behavioral Health Quality Strategy Development

Behavioral health quality strategy planning aligned with organizational mission and vision

Standardized performance metrics

Value-based care and payment incentives

Pragmatic regulatory tools and policies

HMA is positioned to support

State and municipal departments of health and public health

Health plans & Managed Care Organizations

Health systems

Provider organizations

Community-based organizations

Certified community behavioral health clinics

Correctional health

Contact our experts:

Headshot of Rachel Bembas

Rachel Bembas

Principal

Rachel Bembas is a results-driven leader in behavioral health quality and population health analytics who has worked extensively to advance … Read more
Headshot of Lauren Niles

Lauren Niles

Principal

Lauren Niles, DrPH, MPH is an experienced and passionate healthcare quality subject matter expert and researcher. She has experience with … Read more
Headshot of Serene Olin

Serene Olin

Principal

Su-chin Serene Olin, PhD, is a child clinical psychologist with over 20 years of translational research and leadership experience integrating … Read more
Headshot of Debbi Witham

Debbi Witham

Principal

Debbi Witham is a seasoned executive with experience delivering high quality, mission driven healthcare. During her career, she has focused … Read more