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# [Clinical Validation of our Behavioral Health Acuity Index](https://acuitybh.com/news/clinical-validation-of-our-behavioral-health-acuity-index-neat)

 Written by [Michael Boyce, PhD](https://acuitybh.com/news/author/michael-boyce-phd) | Aug 13, 2025, 9:03:40 PM

## Clinical Validation of our Behavioral Health Acuity Index

## September 9, 2024  The clinical validation of our Behavioral Health Acuity Index (NEAT or BHAI) is a major milestone in our mission to fix a failing state of behavioral healthcare operations. Thank you to our health system design and equity partners who have helped us get here. [(Click here to view .pdf)](https://acuitybh.com/hubfs/NEAT+Poster.pdf)

 

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