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What Does ‘Parity’ Mean in Relation to Mental Health Care?

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | November 11, 2017

In our society, we generally accept the notion of parity as a good and positive thing. We applaud the fact that everyone gets one equal…

EHR keys patient growth for Nebraska practice

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | October 16, 2017

Over the last 15 years, Jared Ray, director of operations at First Step Recovery, has seen plenty of change in the health care industry. Some…

Is Digital the New World of Addiction?

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | September 25, 2017

What would happen if you were suddenly deprived of every screen, every Wi-Fi connection and every digital device in your life? What would your day…

8 Tips to Reduce Behavioral Health Insurance Claim Denials

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | September 13, 2017

8 Tips to Reduce Behavioral Health Insurance Claim Denials Health insurance claim denials can bring even the most organized mental health practice to a grinding…

Save Time and Money with Paperless Practice Management

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | August 24, 2017

For many healthcare workers, paperwork is the least productive – not to mention least enjoyable – part of their jobs. Why? Most healthcare workers enter the field…

How to select the right clearinghouse for your needs

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | July 25, 2017

Medical claims and clearinghouses: the two go hand in hand. If your clearinghouse isn’t up to par, your medical claims (and ultimately your practice) suffer.…

ICANotes placed on the Mental Health EMR FrontRunners Quadrant

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | July 7, 2017

No matter what field you’re in, there is a rung you strive for, one that proves you are among the best in your industry and…

Finding a better alternative to the conventional fax machine dilemma

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | May 5, 2017

Love it or hate it, the fax machine is still a vital part of your practice’s business. And that means so are its problems: busy signals,…

7 apps that will benefit any behavioral health clinician

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | April 5, 2017

If you’re curious how far you walked, what deals are available from your favorite website or if the latest blockbuster is any good, there’s an…

3 ways smartphones may be affecting our mental health

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | March 24, 2017

For many people, a smartphone is a fundamental part of who they are. It’s their planner, their calendar, their tool for connecting with friends and…

Dr. Charleston restores work-life balance using ICANotes

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | February 28, 2017

Dr. W. Harlan Charleston had had enough. After a long and exhaustive search to find an electronic health records provider that matched his needs, he…

ICANotes ranked #1 Psychiatry EHR

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | June 3, 2016

A press release distributed today by Black Book Market Research announced ICANotes as the highest ranked EHR vendor for customer satisfaction and loyalty in the…

Where to Find Your Diagnostic Code Under DSM-5

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | June 19, 2013

With the recent release of the DSM-5 diagnostic codes, ICANotes wanted to let you know where you can find a few of the diagnoses under the…

Alexithymia Personality Trait Could be Damaging Healthy Marriages

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | November 21, 2012

Between 40 and 50 percent of married couples opt for divorce in the U.S. every year, according to the American Psychological Association. The source goes…