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Therapy Notes vs. Progress Notes

Valant

Also called psychotherapy notes, these records help the provider keep track of what happened at each appointment. HIPAA regulates that therapy notes be stored separately from progress notes. Therapy notes are a clinician’s private record of their patient encounters.

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5 benefits of having a patient portal for your practice 

Health Prime

Additionally, it allows patients to: Access their medical records Schedule appointments Receive important updates This seamless communication fosters patient engagement , leading to increased satisfaction and loyalty. It provides patients with access to their medical information and enables them to complete necessary forms online.

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The Complete Know How on EMR API Integration

Arkenea

EMR (Electronic Medical Records) are the backbone of healthcare organizations. EMR software conveniently offers access to medical records, helps with appointments, and generates billing. EMR API integration acts as a gamechanger for the electronic medical records software. Here’s how it is done.

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

Valant

A patient’s medical history, presenting concerns, treatment preferences, and any relevant psychosocial factors should all be documented. Medical history: Information about the patient’s medical history helps clinicians understand any physical health factors that may impact mental well-being.

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How to Develop a Patient Referral Tracking System for a Medical Practice?

Arkenea

A referral process involves obtaining patient information such as insurance details, and demographics; also scheduling appointments. For instance, some of the commonly used patient referral features are: Appointment Scheduling: Helps to schedule patient appointments directly with the recommended medical practitioner.

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Medication Management, Therapy, or Both? – Tools and Considerations

Valant

Medication Management and Therapy Medication management involves a careful assessment of a patient’s medical history, symptoms, diagnoses, and needs to prescribe psychiatric medication, and then to monitor and adjust as needed. This requires a psychiatrist or other provider qualified to prescribe medication.

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Health Information Exchange: What It Is and Why It Matters

Ciox

Patient Frustration: Decreased patient satisfaction over the frustration of repeatedly providing medical history to different healthcare providers, leading to a diminished sense of trust in the healthcare system. This coordinated approach leads to better management of the patient’s mental health and improved diabetes control.