Not long ago, the leadership team at Hillsides—a century-old behavioral health nonprofit in Los Angeles—found themselves grappling with 25 vacant clinical positions and a direct care staff running on empty. Documentation was falling days—sometimes even weeks—behind, morale was low, and any new initiative, no matter how promising, elicited fatigue and skepticism. Clearly, something wasn’t working, […]
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) is here—and with $911 billion in Medicaid cuts looming, you might think the name sounds more ironic than reassuring. With rough waters and uncertainty ahead, behavioral health leaders must focus on steadying the ship, adapting, and seizing new opportunities. In a recent episode of the No Notes podcast, […]
Signed into law on July 4, 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) is a massive piece of legislation with far-reaching implications across areas like tax law, employee benefits, environmental programs, higher education, and of course, healthcare. By now, most folks in the behavioral health space have heard about OBBBA’s sweeping Medicaid cuts, but […]
It used to be that clinicians and tech folks might as well have spoken Greek and Latin to each other. The languages for clinical work and technology were completely different, and the two rarely crossed. But things are changing. In a recent episode of the No Notes podcast, host Denny Morrison, PhD, sat down with […]
Between provider shortages, unmanageable caseloads, emotional fatigue, and onerous administrative requirements, it’s no wonder burnout runs rampant in behavioral health. While AI has the power to alleviate many of the challenges contributing to the behavioral health burnout epidemic, it’s not a silver bullet. Furthermore, without the right cultural approach to AI, it could end up […]
The first half of 2025 has been a rollercoaster ride for behavioral health leaders. But with challenge comes opportunity, and chaos can be a breeding ground for smart innovation. To shine a light on all the ways AI is driving real impact on everything from productivity and efficiency to care quality and staff retention, Eleos Co-founder […]
For some behavioral health professionals, the path from clinical practice to IT leadership is both rewarding and unexpected. In this episode of No Notes, host Denny Morrison, PhD, chats with Wes Williams, PhD, about his journey from direct care provider to his role as CIO at WellPower. They’ll also explore how AI is shaping the […]
How CHAI is turning good intentions into real-world safety protocols for healthcare AI vendors and users Nearly every aspect of clinical care has to pass some kind of test to become an accepted, widely deployed practice. Medications go through clinical trials. Procedures are reviewed—and then reviewed again. Even the billing codes providers submit to get […]
Compliance and legal liability are ever-present concerns within any healthcare entity, and behavioral health organizations are no exception. Fortunately, AI offers new tools to help mitigate—and even prevent—these risks. In this episode of No Notes, host Denny Morrison, PhD, speaks with healthcare law attorney Laura Siclari, Esq., about how AI can help behavioral health leaders […]
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