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The Disadvantages of Price Shopping Your Next EHR

Digitization has transformed many fields, including medicine. For modern behavioral health practices, electronic health records (EHRs) have become an indispensable tool. These digital systems offer numerous benefits, such as improved patient care and enhanced compliance with regulations. However, perhaps driven…

Andrew SchatzbergSeptember 28, 2023

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What Is Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)?

As a clinician, you may use multiple types of modalities to address the needs of different patients. One type of therapy you have likely heard of but may want to learn more about is dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). DBT can…

Andrew SchatzbergJanuary 28, 2023

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Therapy Notes vs. Progress Notes

Therapy Notes vs. Progress Notes Therapy notes, progress notes, clinical notes—you may have heard these terms thrown around interchangeably. What’s the difference between them, and is your practice compliant with the privacy regulations for each type? Failing to follow best…

Andrew SchatzbergDecember 20, 2022

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“Valant Saves Lives”: Betts Psychiatric Streamlines Work to Better Care for Patients

Betts Psychiatric Streamlines Work to Better Care for Patients: William Betts, PMHNP-BC, founded his practice Betts Psychiatric PC to fill a need he saw for more personalized patient care within the mental health system. He wanted a practice where providers…

Allister LiberatoMay 31, 2022

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Using Measurement-Based Care to Improve Patient Outcomes in Mental Health

A growing body of research affirms that behavioral health treatments are far more effective when clinicians use objective measures to assess patient progress. This practice, known within behavioral health as measurement-based care, involves the repeated screening of patient symptoms over…

Andrew SchatzbergAugust 25, 2021

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The Treatment Plan Challenge

The Treatment Plan Challenge A treatment plan is not just another clinical note, and shouldn’t be treated that way by your EHR. It is a living document that follows the patient throughout the care provided to reflect progress towards goals.…

Heidi AmrineSeptember 4, 2015

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5 Costly Treatment Plan Mistakes to Avoid

Behavioral health practices often have to fight for insurance remuneration, so it is important to have solid treatment planning tools and methodology in place to show the medical necessity of your rendered services. Below are 5 small but expensive mistakes…

Heidi AmrineApril 9, 2015

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