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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…

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…

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 –…

Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy: A Clinical Guide for Behavioral Health Practitioners

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

Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy: Clinical Best Practices, Documentation, and Patient Selection Psychedelic-assisted therapy is rapidly emerging as a promising treatment approach for conditions such as depression, PTSD,…

Digital Therapeutics for Treating Anxiety and Depression

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | February 18, 2022

Using Digital Therapeutics to Treat Anxiety and Depression People use technology in almost every part of their lives, from buying coffee to doing their taxes…

EMDR Progress Notes: Template, Examples & Documentation Tips

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

EMDR Progress Notes: Templates, Examples & Documentation Tips for Every Phase Writing effective EMDR progress notes requires more than capturing session details – it involves…

Mental Health Billing Guide 2026: CPT Codes, Claims & Fewer Denials

By Racheal Morris | February 3, 2022

Mental Health & Behavioral Health Billing Guide 2026: CPT Codes, Claims & Fewer Denials If you’re looking to improve mental health billing or simplify billing…

Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program Services, Goals, and Documentation Tips

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

Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program Services, Goals, and Documentation Tips Psychiatric Rehabilitation Programs (PRPs) offer a structured path to recovery for individuals living with serious mental illness…

What Is Case Management Software and Why Do I Need It?

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

You’re a case manager in the behavioral health field, and you work hard. Something that can make your job easier is case management software. This…

Unpacking the No-Surprises Act for Mental Health Clinicians

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | January 10, 2022

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…

Behavioral Health Case Management Best Practices

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

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.…

PTSD Treatment Plan: Examples, Goals & SMART Objectives

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | December 30, 2021

PTSD Treatment Plan Examples, Goals, and SMART Objectives for Clinicians This comprehensive guide to creating a PTSD treatment plan walks clinicians through everything needed to…

How to Improve Your Mental Health Practice With a Patient Portal

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | December 15, 2021

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…

The Benefits and Challenges of Adopting a New EHR Platform

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | December 9, 2021

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…

What They Don’t Teach You in School About Clinical Documentation

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | December 7, 2021

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…