Scrubs

MARCH 21, 2023

He added that medical payers now require so much documentation related to patients that “it’s almost an arms race.” It was designed by a Massachusetts company called Nuance Communications, which is owned by Microsoft, the same company the recently purchased OpenAI, which runs Chat-GPT.

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Health Prime

OCTOBER 10, 2024

To learn more, check out our blog 6 aspects to consider when choosing the right medical coding partner for your practice. Document thoroughly and legibly Comprehensive and legible documentation is vital for successful mental health billing. Subscribe to the Health Prime blog. Contact us at sales@hpiinc.com.

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Valant

AUGUST 2, 2024

Communication with patients is a key part of this. This helps ensure protected data and communications are only accessible via a secured system. Look for vendors that offer multiple communication methods to fit your practice’s busy schedule, including emails, phone assistance, and live screenshare sessions.

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Valant

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

For more information on maintaining HIPAA compliance in your behavioral health practice, check out our HIPAA compliance checklist and learn about achieving HIPAA compliant communication.

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Scrubs

JUNE 16, 2023

Encourage open and non-judgmental communication with the victim. Document exactly what you see and hear. In general, you should: Be observant of physical signs of abuse, such as bruises, cuts, or other injuries, as well as behavioral signs like fear, anxiety, or withdrawal. Treat the victim apart from the suspected abuser.

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Minority Nurse

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

If a patient suffers adverse outcomes and lacks documented informed consent, NPs could face liability claims for failing to provide adequate information. Therefore, establishing clear communication and maintaining thorough documentation is essential. Documentation. Malpractice Insurance.

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Valant

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

This allows practitioners to spend more time on direct client care and less time on documentation. This leads to more efficient documentation processes and better overall practice management. The standardized format and clear organization of the planners facilitate effective communication and collaboration among treatment team members.

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Health Prime

OCTOBER 3, 2024

After all, detailed documentation is essential for selecting the most accurate codes. Verify laterality: Always double-check that the breast cancer’s laterality (right, left, or bilateral) is correctly documented and coded. Learn more about outsourcing your coding processes by reaching out to us at sales@hpiinc.com.

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Health Prime

MARCH 21, 2024

Additionally, clear communication of patient responsibilities, such as copays or deductibles, during scheduling promotes transparency. Moreover, this commitment to accuracy in coding and documentation supports a smooth transition from patient care to the billing process. Subscribe to the Health Prime blog.

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Valant

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Blog Mental Health Treatment Plan Goals and Objectives Read More Grow Your Practice Leverage Your EHR To Grow Your Practice Learn More Navigating the Uncertainty: Best Practices for Behavioral Health Providers Providers should monitor official channels to stay informed about regulatory updates.

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Valant

APRIL 17, 2024

If you’re struggling to manage the logistics of treatment plan documentation and wondering how you’ll cope in light of practice growth, be encouraged. Automated workflows and documentation tools. Because the organization spans multiple states, it’s difficult to document telehealth services consistently. Scalability features.

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Valant

MAY 2, 2024

Blog Mastering Automated Reminders for Better Patient Engagement Read More Grow Your Practice Leverage Your EHR To Grow Your Practice Learn More Justifying the Expense of an EHR-Provider Partnership An Electronic Health Record (EHR) solution is essential for private practices. The key is to understand the benefits it offers to the practice.

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Scrubs

MAY 23, 2023

This legislation will protect kids, families and consumers in California from some really toxic chemicals with well-documented risks of harm,” Gabriel said during an interview Tuesday. It just passed the California State Assembly, its first hurdle on its way to becoming law.

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Valant

AUGUST 20, 2024

Decide how you’ll communicate for this task—patient portal, phone, email? Documentation: How will you document the group session along with assessing each individual as needed? Blog Starting Out With Group Therapy? Group therapy can give members tools for healing, but won’t be an overnight solution for problems.

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Valant

MARCH 20, 2024

It involves improving processes, promoting cohesion among staff, and facilitating seamless communication—internally and externally. A unified approach to communication fosters a culture of teamwork, transparency, and accountability.

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Connect Care Bytes Blog

MAY 8, 2024

An interim routing solution is now available that may be beneficial for mixed-context providers who have limited, intermittent work in a Connect Care context and do not want all their results and documentation sent to Connect Care In Basket.

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Minority Nurse

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

In many diagnosis-related closed claims, a lack of sound documentation supporting the decision-making process of the treating NP or other staff members under the NP’s supervision hindered the case’s legal defense. Common missing or incomplete documentation noted in the dataset included: Lack of a complete patient and family history.

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Practice Index

JUNE 12, 2024

We’ll cover how to have conversations with those tricky team members, the need for accurate documentation and policies, and tips on fostering a positive working environment. The panel will debate the latest challenges facing practices and how you can improve your communications and digital services. CQC Are you CQC Compliant?

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Health Prime

JULY 27, 2023

Above all, familiarize yourself with the specific prior authorization forms, submission procedures, and documentation requirements. Ensure all necessary documentation, such as medical notes, test results, and treatment plans, is complete and readily available. Subscribe to the Health Prime blog.

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Valant

JULY 25, 2024

The goal is to address family dynamics, communication, and relationships. Always document the actual time spent to ensure accurate billing. Mental Health Professionals: Consistent, accurate billing and documentation depend on an understanding of CPT 90846. Generalized Anxiety Disorder ICD 10 2024 – F41.1

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Practice Index

DECEMBER 19, 2024

This essential document contains all the popular awareness days, health-related events and important dates to help you effectively plan your practice's social media. Download your copy and save it to your computer, or print off a copy for your desk to help your communication planning for the year ahead.

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Valant

MARCH 30, 2024

Complete and accurate documentation is a crucial part of the therapy intake process. A patient’s medical history, presenting concerns, treatment preferences, and any relevant psychosocial factors should all be documented. It ensures that important information is recorded for future reference and can be used as a baseline.

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Practice Index

OCTOBER 10, 2024

However, with these advancements come critical concerns, particularly in relation to patient data security, the risk of insincerity in communication, and the potential for machine-generated policies to lack robust oversight. The post AI in general practice – striking the right balance appeared first on GP Practice Management Blog.

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Valant

APRIL 30, 2024

Understanding Treatment Plans in Counseling A treatment plan is a document that records a patient’s current mental health status and lays out goals for the outcome of their treatment. This document provides a clear roadmap you can use to ensure your treatment stays on track with a client’s goals.

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Valant

JANUARY 30, 2024

Data Collection and Documentation What’s involved in insurance audits varies. That is, because these systems automate reporting and documentation, the risk of errors is minimized. EHRs can integrate seamlessly with billing software, ensuring that a practice’s financial documentation aligns with its patient care records.

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Valant

MARCH 1, 2024

Assessing Provider Needs and Concerns Behavioral health providers often have specific requirements related to documentation, assessment tools, and treatment planning. Specifically, they can help with streamlined workflows, better data management, and enhanced communication among care teams.

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Valant

MARCH 14, 2024

EHRs streamline these tasks by automating routine, repetitive processes such as appointment scheduling , patient communications, and insurance claims processing. Interoperability and Data Sharing Seamless communication and data sharing between healthcare providers is crucial for effective care coordination and patient safety.

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Valant

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

Marketing a behavioral health practice is about clearly communicating your expertise and the value of your services. This could include blog posts, social media updates, or short videos. Relevant, high-quality content can improve your SEO rankings, making it easier for potential clients to find you online.

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ACI Medical & Dental School

JANUARY 9, 2025

In this blog post, we will be discussing the Pediatric Medical Assistant position. Medical Records Management: Updating and maintaining accurate patient records, including documenting symptoms, medical histories, and treatment procedures. Communication Skills: Ability to communicate effectively with both children and adults.

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Practice Index

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Best of our blogs I didn't open a single email! - The post What’s new across Practice Index – August 2024 roundup appeared first on GP Practice Management Blog. The summer holiday season is over for another year. However, Practice Index continues to bring you updates, features, and news to brighten your day. Missed anything in August?

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Valant

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

It’s essential for mental health professionals and billing specialists to accurately use this code for proper documentation and reimbursement. External References [link] Share Tweet Share Visit us on Facebook , Twitter , LinkedIn Blog ICD-10 Code for Anxiety, Unspecified – F41.9 What is ICD-10? Major Depressive Disorder F32.9

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Valant

APRIL 1, 2024

If your current EHR solution lacks capabilities such as treatment planning , clinical documentation , or integrated outcome measures , it may hinder your ability to deliver comprehensive and effective care. If your EHR system lacks interoperability or integration capabilities it can impede care coordination efforts.

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Valant

MARCH 1, 2024

As your practice grows, a strong team will include front and back-office staff to handle patient communication, scheduling, billing, etc. This includes EHR solutions that support functions such as intake, scheduling , clinical documentation , billing , patient communications , and offer a convenient patient portal.

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Valant

AUGUST 1, 2024

Also consider how best to communicate your practice’s atmosphere and mission to the interviewee. The onboarding process should communicate your policies, procedures, systems, and expectations, so new hires can hit the ground running. A strong onboarding system is foundational to that support.

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Valant

JUNE 19, 2024

The concept of telemedicine dates back several decades, but recent advancements in digital communication hardware and software have revolutionized its implementation. Electronic Health Records (EHR): Integration with EHR systems ensures seamless communication, documentation, and management of the patient care cycle.

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Valant

JULY 3, 2024

Let’s delve into the key considerations: Medication Management EHR Requitements Documentation: EHRs should allow comprehensive documentation of medication-related information. Integration with pharmacies ensures seamless communication and reduces manual errors. This includes progress notes , treatment plans, and goals.

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Valant

JANUARY 25, 2024

These revisions help practitioners communicate more accurately about patient diagnoses. Blog ICD-10 Codes for Depression – F32.0–F33.3 The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision (ICD-10) released updates for 2024 related to behavioral health, which went into effect October 1, 2023.

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