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The Evolution of Electronic Health Records: From Paper to Digital
The electronic health record (EHR) is an indispensable tool for medical and behavioral health professionals. It’s hard to imagine what patient care would look like…
Emotional Intelligence in Behavioral Health: EQ vs. IQ for Clinicians
Emotional Intelligence vs. IQ: What Behavioral Health Clinicians Need to Know Emotional intelligence (EQ) and intelligence quotient (IQ) measure different aspects of human functioning, but…
Understanding the Mental Health Crisis Facing Today’s Youth
Today’s teens and young adults are making their way in a world much different than the one their parents experienced. Navigating constant developments in technology…
What You Need to Know About MIPS in 2019
The Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) is an incentive program run by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) as one of two tracks within the Quality Payment Program…
Counseling Notes: Templates, Examples & Documentation Guide
Counseling Notes: What to Include, Templates, Examples, and Documentation Tips Accurate counseling notes are essential for documenting client progress, supporting continuity of care, demonstrating medical…
Behavioral Health CPT Codes for Mental Health | 2026 Complete
Behavioral Health CPT Codes for Mental Health: Complete Guide to Psychotherapy Codes & Billing Behavioral health CPT codes are essential for accurate mental health billing,…
What Every Therapist Needs to Know About Insurance and Progress Notes
Importance of Mental Health Notes For behavioral health professionals who see patients with insurance, the importance of progress notes for insurance claims is a topic…
How to Avoid a Mental Health Lawsuit: Malpractice Risks for Clinicians
Mental Health Malpractice: Common Lawsuit Triggers and How to Protect Your Practice Clinicians face increasing legal risks, from mental health misdiagnosis lawsuits to therapist malpractice…
How to Make Progress With Your Clients in Their Treatment Plans
How to Make Progress With Your Clients in Their Treatment Plans Mental health treatment plans are essential for guiding therapy and achieving measurable progress for…
What Does HIE Mean for You and Your Practice?
Although the majority of patient information is still stored in paper files in medical offices, healthcare providers are making great strides to transfer this data…
PDMP Meaning: What It Stands For & How It Works | ICANotes
Compliance PDMP Meaning: What It Stands For & How It Works A clinician’s guide to what PDMP stands for, how the database works, and why…
Understanding North Carolina’s HIE Mandate
Despite inconsistencies in federal and state funding, many electronic health information exchanges — or HIEs — are doing quite well. Some of them, with an…
Addressing Mental Health Issues in School Leads to Improved Performance
Mental health is declining for America’s youth. According to the 2021 State of Mental Health in America report, nearly 10% of youth in the U.S.…
SUPPORT Act for Opioid Recovery: Effects on Healthcare and Clinicians
The opioid epidemic affects the lives of millions in the United States, and according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), over a hundred Americans die…
How Digital Addiction Affects Us
Phones and digital technology have completely altered the way we live our lives. Now, we use the internet to communicate with friends, watch television, do…