OMAHA- The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services has implemented a new pilot program designed to improve access to mental health resources throughout the state. OpenBeds is a cloud-based platform that connects the region's hospitals and mental health treatment facilities with immediate updates on bed availability so patients are able to receive assistance more quickly. Co-founder of OpenBeds says the goal is to break down silos that exist in all aspects of mental health treatment.

The platform goes further to match a patient with what exact treatment they need such as inpatient or outpatient, mental health or substance abuse, etc and even will track what treatments are working for who and more.

The pilot program is available only in Region 6 which consists of Cass, Dodge, Douglas, Sarpy and Washington counties and only for inpatient psychiatric care.

“We’re hoping that, if it goes well, we can implement it across the state and really serve Nebraskans in real time and make sure that they get the services they need when they need it and they don’t have to wait for treatment,” Mikayla Johnson said.

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