InformationWeek reports that a new Federal program will soon fund technology improvements for behavioral health organizations. "The federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has awarded $25 million to help behavioral health organizations implement health IT to enable clinicians to access, manage, and monitor patient data."

The new grants (29 in all) will be dispersed over the next three years. The goal of the grants is to help behavioral health organizations expand their use of electronic health records (EHRs), smart phones, electronic applications and other new healthcare-related technologies in an effort to improve the dialogue around treatment options and help patients with their decision-making process.

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