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Which EHR Is Right for My Practice?

Which EHR Is Right for My Practice?

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | July 15, 2022

An electronic health record (EHR) underpins the many tasks in healthcare practices, from recording progress notes to billing patients. Since practices have so much to…

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Mental Health Counselor typing therapist notes on a computer

Therapist Notes: Types of Therapy Notes, Examples & Best Practices

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | July 7, 2022

Therapist Notes: Complete Guide to Documentation Types & Best Practices This definitive guide to therapist notes addresses one of the biggest challenges mental health professionals…

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6 Reasons Why You Should Avoid Medical Transcribing Services

6 Reasons Why You Should Avoid Medical Transcribing Services

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | June 28, 2022

6 Reasons Why You Should AvoidMedical Transcribing Services Amidst record rates of burnout in healthcare, some practices have turned to medical transcription services to ease…

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Is Telehealth the New Norm?

Is Telehealth the New Norm?

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | June 23, 2022

Due to widespread lockdowns aimed at reducing the risk of community transmission of COVID-19, clinics across the world scrambled to find an effective way to…

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A therapist using ABA therapy for a child diagnosed with ADHD

ABA Therapy for ADHD: Strategies to Improve Focus & Behavior

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | June 15, 2022

ABA Therapy for ADHD: Practical Strategies to Strengthen Focus & Behavior Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) therapy offers an effective treatment approach for children with ADHD,…

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Adults in mental health group therapy doing life skills activities

Life Skills Activities & Group Therapy Activities for Adults

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | June 3, 2022

Life Skills Activities for Group Therapy with Adults This blog post explores a variety of engaging life skills activities designed for use in adult group…

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Adding and Updating Digital Contact Information in NPPES

Adding and Updating Digital Contact Information in NPPES

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | May 11, 2022

Behavioral health providers are no strangers to collaboration and patient file exchanges. Whether you were looking for another therapist’s help on a case or had…

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14 Tips for Effective Couples Therapy Sessions

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | April 27, 2022

14 Tips for Effective Couples Therapy Sessions This blog post offers practical tips for couples therapy that help clinicians guide partners toward healthier communication, emotional…

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The Six-Step Crisis Intervention Model Explained

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | April 19, 2022

The Six-Step Crisis Intervention Model Explained A mental health crisis can happen suddenly, leaving someone feeling overwhelmed or unsafe. In these moments, clinicians need a…

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Best Practices for Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program (PRP) Documentation

Best Practices for Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program (PRP) Documentation

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | April 6, 2022

  Adults struggling with mental health issues may be admitted to a psychosocial rehabilitation program (PRP). This type of program is intended to provide a variety of…

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CMS 1500 Claim Form Instructions

CMS-1500 Claim Form Guide: Accurate Billing for Behavioral Health Providers

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | March 29, 2022

A CMS 1500 form is a claim form you will often use in private practice behavioral health care. This form bills Medicare carriers and in-network…

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Ways to Create a Healthy Culture in Your Counseling Practice

Ways to Create a Healthy Culture in Your Counseling Practice

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | March 17, 2022

Creating a healthy, positive culture in your group practice can significantly improve the way your counselors feel and act at work. However, building a new…

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Putting Together a Good Faith Estimate

Putting Together a Good Faith Estimate

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | March 14, 2022

Healthcare rules and regulations are constantly changing. In late 2021, Congress passed the No Surprises Act. One of the Act’s goals is to eliminate unexpected…

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A behavioral health clinician is taking notes during a telehealth session

Telehealth Parity Laws in 2025: Payment Parity and Reimbursement Trends

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | March 9, 2022

Telehealth Parity Laws in 2025: What Providers Need to Know Telehealth has shifted from an emergency alternative to a standard method of delivering care –…

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Use of Psychedelics in Behavioral Health Treatment

Use of Psychedelics in Behavioral Health Treatment

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | February 28, 2022

Using psychedelics in behavioral health treatment, also known as psychedelic therapy, involves the use of compounds and plants that induce hallucinations. Though the formal study…

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