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Top 7 Things You Need to Know about Starting a Private Therapy Practice

The Ultimate Guide to Starting Your Own Private Practice

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN August 20, 2020

Starting a private practice as a therapist, psychologist or other behavioral health professional is a thrilling experience. You get to choose your clients, set your…

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Is Telemental Health Right For Your Practice?

Is Telemental Health Right for Your Practice?

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN July 29, 2020

Are you a mental health professional wondering whether telemental health is right for your practice? Telecommunications technology is continually improving to provide the best in…

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Tips for making your therapy note writing process more efficient

How to Make Your Therapy Note-Writing Process More Efficient

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN July 21, 2020

As a behavioral health professional, you may be struggling with your therapy note efficiency. An electronic health record (EHR) can help you make your note-taking…

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What You Should Know Before Using Teletherapy for Mental Health Counseling

What You Should Know Before Using Teletherapy for Mental Health Counseling

By Dr. October Boyles July 16, 2020

As a mental health professional, you are always seeking ways to provide the best care possible for your patients. Teletherapy is online therapy that allows…

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The Impact of Automatic Coding on EHR

Automatic Coding Impact on EHR

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN July 8, 2020

Computer-assisted coding (CAC) is a time-saving tool that accelerates the coding and billing process. CAC works by scanning and analyzing documents in an electronic health…

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What is teletherapy? Teletherapy definition

What Is Teletherapy?

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN June 29, 2020
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Billing Pitfalls and Challenges for Mental Health Clinicians

Billing Pitfalls for Mental Health Clinicians

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN June 19, 2020

As a mental health clinician, you may have faced billing issues that add stress to your professional life. In comparison to other health care professionals,…

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Top Reasons Behavioral Health Professionals Get Sued

Top 5 Reasons Behavioral Health Professionals Get Sued

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN June 3, 2020

The role of a behavioral health professional comes with a significant amount of responsibility. You are in a position to affect positive change in the…

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EHR and Social Media: Do They Belong Together?

EHR and Social Media: Do They Belong Together?

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN May 28, 2020

Social media has become a regular part of life. According to the Pew Research Center, 72% of American adults use some form of social media,…

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How Helpful and Accurate Are Online Psychological Evaluations?

How Helpful and Accurate Are Online Psychological Evaluations?

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN May 20, 2020

Accurate mental health diagnosis is the cornerstone of successful behavioral health practice. The process typically occurs in three phases. First, the clinician gathers detailed information…

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