Posts by October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN
Understanding the Mental Health Crisis Facing Today’s Youth
Today’s teens and young adults are making their way in a world…
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know About MIPS in 2019
The Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) is an incentive program run by the Centers for…
Read MoreThe Most Important Things to Include in a Counseling Note
When providing mental health treatment for a patient, a mental health professional…
Read MoreCPT Code Basics – What You Should Know
CPT Codes for Mental Health — What You Should Know Current procedural…
Read MoreWhat Every Therapist Needs to Know About Insurance and Progress Notes
Importance of Mental Health Notes For behavioral health professionals who see patients…
Read MoreHow Behavioral Health Clinicians Can Avoid a Lawsuit
Most clinicians enter the behavioral health field because they are driven to…
Read MoreHow to Make Progress With Your Clients in Their Treatment Plans
When you visit a physician with a serious health condition, you typically…
Read MoreWhat Does HIE Mean for You and Your Practice?
Although the majority of patient information is still stored in paper files…
Read MoreWhat Is PDMP and What Does It Mean for Clinicians?
What is PDMP? Is it the same program across all 50 states?…
Read MoreUnderstanding North Carolina’s HIE Mandate
Despite inconsistencies in federal and state funding, many electronic health information exchanges…
Read MoreAddressing Mental Health Issues in School Leads to Improved Performance
Mental health is declining for America’s youth. According to the 2021 State…
Read MoreSUPPORT Act for Opioid Recovery: Effects on Healthcare and Clinicians
The opioid epidemic affects the lives of millions in the United States,…
Read MoreHow Digital Addiction Affects Us
Phones and digital technology have completely altered the way we live our…
Read MoreHow Artificial Intelligence (AI) Impacts Healthcare Technology
It is clear that the capabilities of artificial intelligence are increasing by…
Read MoreHow Mobile Devices Impact Patient Satisfaction
Patient satisfaction is an important metric for any healthcare provider. It serves…
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