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tips for starting private therapy practice

Tips for Starting Your Private Therapy Practice

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN November 7, 2018

Starting a private therapy practice is often a daunting challenge. Even though you may be fully qualified to provide therapy and may have years of…

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How Telemedicine Could Play a Major Role in Mental and Behavioral Health Care

How Telemedicine Could Play a Major Role in Mental and Behavioral Health Care

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN October 21, 2018

There has been a buzz for some time about the telehealth rise in behavioral health. Telemedicine is becoming quite valuable in the digital world as…

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no fax friday

No Fax Friday on October 12th, 2018

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN October 3, 2018

Many healthcare providers are tied to their fax machines to correspond with patients as well as other medical providers their patients are working with. Not…

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Behavioral Health EHR Adoption Best Practices

Behavioral Health EHR Adoption Best Practices

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN October 3, 2018

Sometimes, even with the benefits an Electronic Health Record (EHR) system provides — such as reduced stress on personnel and higher productivity — companies are resistant to…

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maintain effciency without cloning ehr notes

Maintain Efficiency Without Cloning EHR Notes

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN October 2, 2018

When you have dozens of patients to keep track of, it can feel like a challenge to keep your notes straight. The last thing you…

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training for school mental health professionals

The Importance of the Senate Expanding Training for School Mental Health Professionals

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN October 1, 2018

Many children suffer in silence. Too often, they carry the burden of mental health issues and feel they have no one to turn to. They…

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techs big 4 impact on healthcare usability

How Tech’s Big 4 Could Impact Healthcare IT Usability

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN September 25, 2018

Imagine you are a patient for a moment. Now, envision a doctor entering your diagnosis and treatment plan into a program that looks like a…

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improved mental health parity compliance

Improved Mental Health Parity Compliance and Your Practice

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN September 17, 2018

One in five American adults has a mental health condition, and 56 percent of individuals do not receive treatment. Mental health problems affect relationships, careers and…

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most common industries affected by mental & behavioral issues

Most Common Industries Affected by Mental and Behavioral Health Issues

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN September 10, 2018

Mental health in the workplace is a critical issue, but it’s one that businesses routinely ignore. Unlike physical ailments, people with mental health issues are…

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What Are the Most Common Mental Health Disorders in the United States?

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN September 1, 2018

It’s very clear that there is a mental health problem in this country, with about 44 million American adults having a diagnosable mental health disorder. What are…

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