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COVID-19 Coronavirus Impact on Your Therapy Practice

COVID-19 and Your Therapy Practice

By October Boyles, MSN, BSN, RN April 28, 2020

In this time of the coronavirus pandemic, the focus is on general health care, but behavioral health is another crucial field that may be struggling…

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How to reduce client turnover rate in your therapy practice

How to Reduce Your Client Turnover Rate

By October Boyles, MSN, BSN, RN April 22, 2020

The struggle to retain clients is something most mental and behavioral health professionals have in common. Consistency in attendance among your clients is necessary for…

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Strategies to Gain More Clients for Your Practice

Seven Strategies to Gain More Clients for Your Practice

By October Boyles, MSN, BSN, RN April 17, 2020

When you are part of a small or growing mental health practice, finding new patients can be a challenge. You’ll need to learn how to…

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What are Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) and Why are They Important?

What Are Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) and Why Are They Important? 

By October Boyles, MSN, BSN, RN April 10, 2020

When we seek to improve health in America, we usually look at the healthcare system. However, health in the U.S. is impacted by more factors…

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How to Minimize Client No-Shows in your Therapy Practice

How to Minimize No-Shows in Your Therapy Practice

By October Boyles, MSN, BSN, RN April 1, 2020

No-shows can be a source of frustration for therapists or clinicians of any practice. When a patient doesn’t show up to an appointment, you lose…

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Telehealth Accessibility During the COVID-19 Coronavirus Pandemic

Telehealth Care Becomes More Accessible Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic

By October Boyles, MSN, BSN, RN March 20, 2020

In the light of today’s rapidly changing coronavirus situation, practitioners can expect to see fewer clients visiting their offices as the public follows guidelines on…

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intake forms for behavioral health practice

What Intake Forms Do You Need for Your Behavioral Health Practice?

By October Boyles, MSN, BSN, RN March 19, 2020

Whether you’re opening a new behavioral health practice or are well established in the field, it can be overwhelming to keep track of all the…

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Clearinghouse Rejection vs. Payer Denial - What is the Difference?

What Is the Difference Between a Clearinghouse Rejection and a Payer Denial?

By October Boyles, MSN, BSN, RN March 16, 2020

If you are a therapist or another type of behavioral health professional, you know that accepting insurance can help you reach and work with more…

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The Progress Note: Where Law & Ethics Meet Efficiency

ICANotes Sponsoring NAADAC Webinar “The Progress Note: Where Law & Ethics Meet Efficiency”

By October Boyles, MSN, BSN, RN March 2, 2020

Looking to update your documentation practices? ICANotes is sponsoring a NAADAC webinar titled “The Progress Note: Where Law & Ethics Meet Efficiency” on March 25, 2020, at…

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New Classifications in the DSM-5

What Are the New Classifications in the DSM-5?

By October Boyles, MSN, BSN, RN March 2, 2020

Diagnosis is the cornerstone of any mental health clinician’s patient care. To make an accurate diagnosis of any mental health disorder, you need the most…

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