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Unpacking the No-Surprises Act for Mental Health Clinicians
The No Surprises Act of 2021 is intended to protect consumers from unexpected medical bills. Many clinicians are unsure whether it applies to the services…
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Behavioral Health Case Management Best Practices
Behavioral health case management is a multifactor job. This comprehensive field requires an in-depth understanding of your patients, potential providers, various conditions and community resources.…
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Creating Effective Treatment Plans for PTSD
Creating Treatment Plans for PTSD Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) happens after someone experiences or witnesses a traumatic event, such as domestic violence, war, a terrorist…
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How to Improve Your Mental Health Practice With a Patient Portal
A patient portal is an excellent resource for patients, allowing them to access their health records, communicate with providers, and accomplish other tasks related to…
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The Benefits and Challenges of Adopting a New EHR Platform
Electronic health records (EHR) make patient information available in real-time to authorized users. They help streamline your workflow as a provider and give patients access…
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What They Don’t Teach You in School About Clinical Documentation
Concise clinical documentation can lead to excellent recovery results for patients, but can be disastrous if not done well. When you’re in a field with…
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Zero Suicide for Behavioral Health Practices
If you’re a healthcare professional, you care about your patients. You want them to have the best chance at recovery. You may wonder how you…
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The Role of a Social Worker in Behavioral Health
Social workers have been helping to make a difference in communities across the United States for decades. The demand for social workers continues to rise,…
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Financial Benefits of Transferring to EHR
The use of electronic health records (EHR) is on the rise, due in large part to federal mandates. Since 2008, the use of EHR in…
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Creating a Substance Abuse Treatment Plan
Creating a Substance Abuse Treatment Plan A substance abuse treatment plan is a foundational tool for guiding individuals through recovery. It transforms clinical insights into…
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Biggest Myths About Clinical Notes
Clinical notes are a vital part of behavioral health and therapy. They help track progress, determine diagnoses and can protect mental health professionals in malpractice…
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Creating a Professional Will as a Therapist
Mental health clinicians, psychologists and therapists have a number of patients and clients who rely on them for their services. Creating a professional will as…
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8 Tips for Improving Your Counseling Schedule
As a mental health professional, you likely have a lot on your plate. Between patient appointments, administrative work and collaborating with colleagues, managing your schedule…
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How to Read Mental Health Eligibility Verification Data
Working with insurance can often be one of the most frustrating aspects of mental health practice. Even when you think you have submitted all necessary…
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Ketamine in Psychiatry
Depression is one of the most debilitating mental disorders around the world. For the first time in over 25 years, there is potentially a new…
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