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2018 Updates to the EHR Incentive Program
With past electronic health record (EHR) incentive programs, behavioral health professionals were excluded from the list of eligible professionals (EPs). This means they were unable…
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How to Increase Revenue in a Private Therapy Practice
How to Increase Revenue in a Private Therapy Practice Odds are good you didn’t start your own private counseling practice because you have a burning…
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ICANotes Named a FrontRunner for Mental Health EHR Software
Software Advice, a leading database and consultation service for business software, named ICANotes a FrontRunner® for Mental Health for June 2018. FrontRunners are user-selected software providers that provide a…
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Are Mental Health Record Guidelines the Same for Every State?
Since 1996, when the U.S. Congress enacted the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act — commonly known by its acronym HIPAA — the federal government…
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What Is the Best Way to Transfer Mental Health Records to a New Practice?
The single best way for behavioral health professionals to transfer electronic health records of their patients is to do so in a manner that best…
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How to Give Patients Access to Their Mental Health Records
Ever since the U.S. Congress enacted the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 and President Bill Clinton signed it into law, health care…
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Psychotherapy Notes vs Progress Notes – Key Differences
Psychotherapy Notes vs Progress Notes – What are the Key Differences? Understanding the distinction between psychotherapy notes vs progress notes is crucial for behavioral health…
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The 10 Essential Elements of a Therapy Progress Note
The 10 Essential Elements of a Therapy Progress Note Accurate and effective therapy documentation is essential for delivering high-quality care and meeting compliance standards. This…
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Biggest Challenges Facing Clinical Psychologists in 2018
Those who have chosen a career in psychology made a smart choice. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of psychologists is projected to grow 14…
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Strategies for Reducing Stress, Anxiety and Burnout in the Workplace
Americans experience a lot of pressure in the workplace. With overwhelming workloads and a fear of layoffs, it is no wonder many workers feel bogged…
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Mental Health SOAP Notes: Free Examples and Writing Tips
Tips for Writing Better Mental Health SOAP Notes SOAP notes are a widely used framework for organizing clinical documentation in mental health. This blog breaks…
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How to Write a Group Therapy Note: Templates, Tips & Examples
How to Write a Group Therapy Note Group therapy notes are essential for documenting client progress, ensuring continuity of care, and supporting insurance reimbursement. Whether…
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Ways Exercise Can Improve Mental Health
Anyone can name the many ways exercise can improve physical health, but many aren’t aware that getting physical can also have very beneficial effects on…
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How Electronic Health Records Are Improving Patient Care
As ways to integrate technology into healthcare practices are developed and implemented, studies are showing promising outcomes. More medical practices are choosing an EHR as…
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Tips for Keeping Patient Records Secure
The vital importance of HIPAA compliance, coupled with the risks inherent in modern technology, means any healthcare provider needs to be extremely vigilant in protecting…
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