Scrubs

AUGUST 22, 2023

These data breaches have affected millions of patients, putting their sensitive healthcare information at risk. In 2018, the healthcare sector saw 15 million patient records compromised across 503 breaches, which was three times the amount seen in 2017. The number of healthcare data breaches keeps going up year after year.

Follow-Up 246

Follow-Up Documentation HIPAA Patient Records 246

Valant

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Group therapy is a powerful treatment modality for many patients and can be cost-effective for practitioners. Group therapy involves unique documentation and coding practices that can significantly impact your bottom line. These codes are used to document the services provided within a group context. Audit documentation.

Documentation 52

Documentation Billing Follow-Up Best Practices 52

Valant

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

An electronic health records (EHR) system can do more than house patient records—an EHR designed for CBT, DBT, and other types of behavioral health therapies can help meet the specific needs of your practice.

Appointments 52

Appointments Billing Documentation Scheduling 52

Valant

MAY 2, 2024

These include increased productivity, reduced paperwork, accurate documentation , and enhanced data security. By leveraging technology, clinicians can deliver better patient care and optimize their financial performance. The key is to understand the benefits it offers to the practice. The value an EHR provides outweighs the investment.

Documentation 102

Documentation Patient Care Billing HIPAA 102

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.

Documentation 52

Documentation Communication Insurance Collaboration 52

Valant

JULY 5, 2024

Streamlined intake processes not only improve patient satisfaction but also boost operational efficiency, allowing staff to focus their time and attention on delivering high-quality care. Efficient intake procedures can minimize wait times, reduce paperwork errors, and boost patient satisfaction.

Patient Satisfaction 52

Patient Satisfaction Billing HIPAA Appointments 52

Valant

MARCH 30, 2024

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

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Best Practices Medical History Communication Documentation 52