Diamond News

Welcome Joey Trapani

Friday, October 19, 2018

We are pleased to welcome Joey Trapani, Senior Vice President of Development, to our team.

Mr. Trapani is an exceptional behavioral healthcare executive. With prior experience as a VP in Operations at Diamond, he understands the full spectrum of integrated behavioral health care and what it takes to run a successful program. He is adept at helping our clients understand their needs and recommending programming that is personalized to their hospital, budget and community.

Welcome Patrick Chunn, CFO

Tuesday, October 2, 2018

Patrick Chunn, CPA, MBA, CMA, has joined Diamond as Chief Financial Officer. Patrick has over 30 years of diverse experience in healthcare services, revenue cycle and managed care industries. He has served as the CFO of organizations ranging in size from early stage ventures to companies with over $1 billion in annual revenue.

He previously served as CFO of Golden Health Accountable Care, PatientMatters, Hospital Physician Partners, Vohra Health Services, Independent Living Systems and Vista Health Plans.

Bissi Promotion

Monday, October 1, 2018

David Bissi, MBA, CHFP has been promoted to Vice President, Finance.

David started with Diamond in 2007. He has an extensive background in behavioral health reimbursement and provides financial analysis of current client program performance, proforma analysis of prospective programming and new business, and net revenue validation.

Congratulations, David!

Meadows Promotion

Monday, October 1, 2018

Angela Meadows, CPA has been promoted to Vice President, Accounting and Controller at Diamond Healthcare Corporation.

As a Certified Public Accountant, Angela is responsible for Diamond’s accounting, treasury management, audit, tax and budget functions, as well as 401(k) plan administration.

Congratulations, Angela!

Cannabinoids for the treatment of behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia

Monday, August 6, 2018

Rajesh R. Tampi, Juan J. Young and Deena J. Tampi, (Diamond Healthcare) authored: Cannabinoids for the treatment of behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia. “There is evidence to suggest that cannabinoids can reduce neurodegeneration, neuroinflammation and have neuroprotective effects through the activation of the CB1 and CB2 receptors”  Read more

Happy 4th of July

Tuesday, July 3, 2018

This Independence Day, take a step back and cherish your life and the country you live in while appreciating the sacrifices people made to give us independence today.

Many wishes for a safe 4th of July!

Valley Health’s new IOP for 18+

Monday, June 25, 2018

Diane Ricci, Program Director, talks about Valley Health’s new intensive outpatient behavioral health program for adults ages 18 and up.

Our Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) is a step down for those who no longer require the intensity of inpatient hospitalization or for individuals who require a higher level of care than traditional outpatient services provide. At Valley Health, IOP is a step up from traditional outpatient services. It is a three-hour program available Monday through Friday that offers additional support and structure for at-risk individuals.

Rural Areas Have The Highest Suicide Rates And Fewest Mental Health Workers

Friday, June 22, 2018
Stephanie Knight, Administrative Director at Fillmore County Hospital in Geneva, Nebraska - Interviewed by the The Huffington Post 

“People with mental illness will present in the ER because they don’t know what else to do,” said Stephanie Knight, a licensed independent mental health practitioner. 
 

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