Valant

JUNE 19, 2024

Electronic Health Records (EHR): Integration with EHR systems ensures seamless communication, documentation, and management of the patient care cycle. HIPAA) when handling patient data across systems. Download Template Privacy and Security: Adhere to privacy regulations (e.g.,

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Valant

APRIL 1, 2024

Practices must ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations and other industry standards to protect patient data privacy and security during the migration process. Documentation Limitations: Behavioral health practices have some specific needs, such as the ability to take detailed progress notes and conduct risk assessments.

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Valant

APRIL 2, 2024

Performance Reporting: The ability to focus on metrics such as patient retention, insurance aging, and billing documentation status goes a long way towards practice efficiency. Clinical Workflow Improvement EHR data can reveal gaps in care delivery, such as missed appointments or incomplete documentation.

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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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Valant

APRIL 2, 2024

An EHR that is specifically intended for behavioral health practices can offer important features, such as better clinical documentation, tailored billing functionality, and a high-quality patient portal. How intuitive is the user interface for clinical documentation and treatment plans?

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Valant

MAY 3, 2024

Several forms, such as HIPAA and TCPA forms, are legally required. Release of Information (HIPAA) Form This is also known as the Notice of Privacy Practices form and is required by federal law. policies for no-show appointments). Note that some practices may opt to split Consent for Services into a separate form.

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Valant

JULY 3, 2024

Documentation Headaches An EHR system with limited clinical workflow support tools, such as documentation, can directly impact the quality of patient care. Without robust support, there’s a higher risk of issues creating and submitting adequate documentation, which can affect everything from billing to treatment outcomes.

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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. Adhering to regulations—HIPAA is the most widely known—is one way to help ensure that confidentiality.

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Valant

MARCH 14, 2024

Regulatory Compliance Any behavioral health practice must adhere to strict regulatory requirements, such as HIPAA and MIPS reporting, to ensure patient privacy and data security. Download Template 9. By promoting interoperability, EHRs enhance care coordination, continuity, and patient outcomes. Know you’re switching EHRs?

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Doximity

DECEMBER 20, 2022

I use it regularly for faxing prior authorizations and clinical documents to insurance companies as well as calling patients when working remotely.” pharmacists using Doximity's HIPAA-compliant telepharmacy suite: Doximity Dialer is free for all U.S. Download and launch the Doximity App. based pharmacists.

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Valant

AUGUST 2, 2024

Telehealth Capabilities HIPAA-compliant telehealth capabilities allow you to treat patients remotely in individual or group therapy sessions. Download Whitepaper Integration In this final section, we will discuss interoperability and potential for collaboration with other providers. Communication with patients is a key part of this.

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Valant

MARCH 1, 2024

Compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act ( HIPAA ) and other laws/regulations is mandatory. In addition, complying with HIPAA protects your patients, your practice, and helps you avoid fines and penalties. Your EHR software can help with HIPAA compliance.

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