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Behavioral Health Billing Metrics & KPIs: Best Practices for 2025 RCM Success

By Fatima Davis | September 24, 2025

Behavioral Health Billing Metrics and KPIs Every Practice Should Track in 2025 Tracking the right behavioral health billing metrics is essential for protecting revenue and…

ICANotes vs Valant: Best Affordable Behavioral Health EHR for Groups

By Sanjiv Patel | September 16, 2025

ICANotes vs Valant: The Best Behavioral Health EHR for Groups Comparing ICANotes vs Valant? This overview helps behavioral health group practices choose the right EHR…

How to Write a Clinical Summary for Mental Health (Examples & Templates)

By Dr. October Boyles | September 12, 2025

How to Write a Clinical Summary for Mental Health (Examples & Templates) This guide walks you through exactly how to write a clinical summary for…

ACT for Anxiety Disorders: A Practical Guide for Clinicians

By Diane Bigler LCSW, LSCSW | August 28, 2025

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Anxiety: A Clinician’s Guide to Building Psychological Flexibility This article shows how to turn ACT principles into steady, values-driven change…

How to Write Psychotherapy Notes: What to Include & Skip

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | August 22, 2025

How to Create a Psychotherapy Note (Step-by-Step Guide) Mental health professionals have many details to remember about many different clients. Some therapists might see over…

Joint Commission Compliance Roadmap for Behavioral Health

By Dr. October Boyles | August 20, 2025

How Joint Commission Compliance Protects Patient Safety This article offers a clear, practical roadmap to understanding and achieving Joint Commission compliance, specifically tailored for behavioral…

Top Behavioral Health EHR Challenges in 2025

By Dr. October Boyles | August 14, 2025

Biggest Behavioral Health EHR Challenges Clinicians Will Face in 2025 If you’re a mental health clinician preparing for the road ahead, this blog post is…

Best EHR for Psychiatrists: 7 Reasons Psychiatrists Choose ICANotes in 2025

By Dr. October Boyles | August 7, 2025

7 Reasons Psychiatrists Trust ICANotes for Streamlined Notes, Prescribing, and Outcomes Measurement Psychiatrists spend up to 35 percent of their day on documentation. A Software Advice reviewer…

Mastering CMS Compliance in Mental Health: What Auditors Really Want to See

By Dr. October Boyles | July 30, 2025

Mastering CMS Compliance in Mental Health: What Auditors Really Want to See CMS compliance is a top concern for behavioral health clinicians navigating the complexities…

Best Mental Health Patient Portal Features in 2025

By Sanjiv Patel | July 24, 2025

Best Mental Health Patient Portal Features in 2025 A secure, user-friendly patient portal is now essential for behavioral health practices-not just to meet client expectations,…

EHR for Small Behavioral Health Practices: What to Look for in 2025

By Andrew Holderied | July 17, 2025

EHR for Small Behavioral Health Practices: What to Look for in 2025 In 2025, small behavioral health practices need Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems tailored…

The Psychology Behind Money Dysmorphia: When Self-Worth Gets Tied to Net Worth

By Dr. October Boyles | July 8, 2025

The Psychology Behind Money Dysmorphia: When Self-Worth Gets Tied to Net Worth Money dysmorphia is a distorted relationship with one’s financial status that affects 29%…

The Power of Built-In Mental Health Forms

By Dr. October Boyles | June 27, 2025

The Power of Built-In Mental Health Forms: How ICANotes, a Behavioral Health EHR, Saves Providers Time This practice management guide reveals how ICANotes, a behavioral…

The Essential Components of an Initial Psychiatric Evaluation Template

By Dr. October Boyles | June 20, 2025

The Essential Components of an Initial Psychiatric Evaluation Template Writing a thorough initial psychiatric evaluation is essential for accurate diagnosis, treatment planning, and clinical continuity.…

EHR Cost: What Mental Health Providers Can Expect to Pay in 2025

By Andrew Holderied | June 18, 2025

EHR Cost: What Mental Health Providers Can Expect to Pay in 2025 If you’re a mental health provider, choosing the right electronic health record (EHR)…