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Transitioning to In-House Billing for Mental Health Services

For behavioral health practices, transitioning to in-house billing for mental health services can be extremely beneficial. In-house billing can boost efficiency, reduce spending, improve revenue streams, and simplify compliance—even with ever-evolving regulations. Many providers outsource their billing, especially if they…
Andrew Schatzberg
March 2, 2024
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How EHR Reporting Helps Identify Areas of Improvement for Your Practice

Behavioral health practices must manage a multitude of factors well in order to be successful. Moreover, from patient needs and treatment modalities to regulatory compliance and financial management, practice managers need to make strategic, informed decisions in a number of…
Andrew Schatzberg
February 24, 2024
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Internal vs. External Audit for Mental Health Practices

Being prepared for audits is a critical aspect of running a successful mental health practice. And, of course, it’s a field where compliance with regulations and industry standards is non-negotiable. Compliance ultimately protects both patients and practices. The details of…
Andrew Schatzberg
January 30, 2024
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Is it Possible to Make Billers and Providers Happy in Behavioral Health?

In the mental healthcare landscape, billers and providers face challenges related to workloads and regulations. When their processes aren’t aligned, these challenges can become worse. Optimizing billing and provider satisfaction in behavioral health should be a priority for every practice.…
Andrew Schatzberg
November 29, 2023
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Avoid Customization with a Specialty-Specific EHR

Are you considering customizations to your EHR? Behavioral health practices frequently find that they need customizations to better support their work. That’s because many EHRs are “generalist” systems, designed to fit the needs of your average physical healthcare discipline. Using…
Andrew Schatzberg
November 28, 2023
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How to Get the Most Out of Role-Based Access

Role-based access control (RBAC) is a critical feature of modern electronic health records (EHR) software systems. RBAC helps secure your patients’ sensitive data while improving usability and accountability for staff. With role-based access, you can define permissions for different roles…
Andrew Schatzberg
November 7, 2023
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Mastering Automated Reminders for Better Patient Engagement

Patient engagement is one of the cornerstones of an effective behavioral health practice. When patients actively participate in their own care, it can play a pivotal role in their treatment and outcomes. Today, automated reminders have emerged as a powerful…
Andrew Schatzberg
October 31, 2023