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Best Practices for Managing the Patient Intake Process at a Large Behavioral Health Practice

Valant

Additionally, EHR features such as electronic forms and patient portals allow patients to complete intake paperwork online before their appointment. Anything that practices can do to eliminate barriers to treatment helps more patients. Telehealth integration expands access to care.

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Therapy Notes vs. Progress Notes

Valant

What’s the difference between them, and is your practice compliant with the privacy regulations for each type? Failing to follow best practices for therapy notes and progress notes can have legal and professional repercussions. HIPAA regulates that therapy notes be stored separately from progress notes.

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5 Practice Policies that Help Maintain Large Practice Success

Valant

Pre-Visit Communication: Ensure patients receive all necessary information before their appointment, including directions or telehealth instructions. Centralized Scheduling: Implement a centralized patient scheduling system to manage appointments effectively and reduce issues such as overbooking or no-shows.

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The Data Your EHR Reporting Isn’t Showing You

Valant

Clinical Workflow Improvement EHR data can reveal gaps in care delivery, such as missed appointments or incomplete documentation. By identifying these gaps, practices can implement targeted interventions to improve care coordination, enhance patient engagement, and minimize the risk of treatment interruptions.

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athenaTelehealth Benefits and Features: Considerations for Your Practice 

Medical Advantage

athenahealth telemedicine—a part of the athenahealth product suite—offers a robust platform for practices looking to incorporate telehealth services seamlessly into their existing workflows. This system stands out for its ability to support vital patient care while ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations.

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Five healthcare trends to watch for in 2024 

Health Prime

The easy follow-up of patients using telemonitoring solutions and the augmented access to internet services will continue increasing telemedicine delivery. Learn more about this in our blog Optimize your telemedicine appointments with these best practices.

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SDOH Data: Use Cases, Maintaining Privacy, and Health Data Ecosystems

Ciox

Payers Deploy Targeted Care Using SDOH Data Payers increasingly leverage SDOH data to meet health equity requirements and enhance care delivery: Tailored Member Programs: Payers develop specialized initiatives like nutrition delivery services and transportation to and from medical appointments.