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Guide to Creating Mental Health Treatment Plans

Guide to Creating Mental Health Treatment Plans

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN August 24, 2018

Mental health treatment plans are individualized roadmaps that behavioral health professionals use to help patients focus on meeting their goals. These plans help clinicians like you…

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Increasing Revenue in a Private Therapy Practice

How to Increase Revenue in a Private Therapy Practice

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

Odds are good you didn’t start your own private counseling practice because you have a burning passion for business. If you’re like most counselors, you…

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icenotes named frontrunner

ICANotes Named a FrontRunner for Mental Health EHR Software

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN June 29, 2018

Software Advice, a leading database and consultation service for business software, named ICANotes a FrontRunner® for Mental Health for June 2018. FrontRunners are user-selected software providers that provide a…

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are mental health record guidelines the same for every state

Are Mental Health Record Guidelines the Same for Every State?

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN June 27, 2018

Since 1996, when the U.S. Congress enacted the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act — commonly known by its acronym HIPAA — the federal government…

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best way to transfer mental health records

What Is the Best Way to Transfer Mental Health Records to a New Practice?

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN June 22, 2018

The single best way for behavioral health professionals to transfer electronic health records of their patients is to do so in a manner that best…

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How to Give Patients Access to Their Mental Health Records

How to Give Patients Access to Their Mental Health Records

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN June 15, 2018

Ever since the U.S. Congress enacted the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 and President Bill Clinton signed it into law, health care…

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The Differences Between Psychotherapy Notes and Progress Notes

Psychotherapy Notes vs Progress Notes – Key Differences

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN June 8, 2018

Psychotherapy Notes vs Progress Notes – What are the Key Differences? Understanding the distinction between psychotherapy notes vs progress notes is crucial for behavioral health…

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10 Essential Elements of Any Progress Note

The 10 Essential Elements of Any Progress Note

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN June 4, 2018

If you’ve spent any amount of time in a therapy clinic, you’ll appreciate the importance of a thorough case note. Progress notes are absolutely indispensable…

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challenges facing psychologists in 2018

Biggest Challenges Facing Clinical Psychologists in 2018

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

Those who have chosen a career in psychology made a smart choice. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of psychologists is projected to grow 14…

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Reducing stress, anxiety and burnout in the workplace

Strategies for Reducing Stress, Anxiety and Burnout in the Workplace

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN May 16, 2018

Americans experience a lot of pressure in the workplace. With overwhelming workloads and a fear of layoffs, it is no wonder many workers feel bogged…

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