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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, DNP, 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, DNP, 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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How to train your staff on using an EHR

How to Train Your Staff on Using an EHR

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN December 23, 2019

When implementing an electronic health record (EHR) system in your organization, it’s reasonable to expect a little bit of resistance. Whether you are transitioning from…

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All-About-Superbills-A-Guide-for-Mental-and-Behavioral-Health-Providers

All About Superbills: A Guide for Mental and Behavioral Health Providers

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN December 17, 2019

As a behavioral health professional, you’ll likely have a client ask for a superbill at some point in your career. When that moment arrives, it…

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Tips for having a successful teletherapy appointment

Tips for Having a Successful Teletherapy Appointment

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN December 7, 2019

Are you a mental health professional looking to incorporate telehealth into your practice? As telecommunications technology continues to provide better connections, video quality and audio…

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Is It Legal to Provide Telemental Health Services for Patients in a Different State?

Is It Legal to Provide Telemental Health Services for Patients in a Different State?

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN November 28, 2019

Telehealth is a growing field driven by improvements in communications technology and a need for health care in historically under-served areas. Telehealth is especially promising…

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What is E-Prescribing and How Does It Work?

What Is E-Prescribing and How Does It Work?

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN November 21, 2019

If you are a psychiatrist or other prescribing clinician, you’re very familiar with the traditional system of paper prescriptions. The technological advancement of electronic health…

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How EHR Systems Can Help You Diagnose Patients

How EHR Systems Can Help You Diagnose Patients

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN November 13, 2019

With the development of electronic health records, or EHRs, our healthcare system has undergone a significant technological evolution. Until recently, most patient information came in…

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What to Include in Your Notes When You Don't Accept Insurance

What to Include in Your Notes When You Don’t Accept Insurance

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN October 15, 2019

More and more behavioral health professionals are turning to a cash-only model of business, no longer accepting insurance as a form of payment. There are…

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Highlights From North Carolina's Project OBOT Program

Highlights From North Carolina’s Project OBOT Program

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN September 30, 2019

The first step in alleviating an epidemic is to provide the resources necessary for improvement. As opioid addictions continue to skyrocket across the country, states…

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