Top 5 Challenges in Mental Health Documentation You didn’t choose mental health for the screens and checkboxes, you chose it for the people sitting in front of you. But when the session ends, you’re left turning raw, vulnerable moments into tidy, billable lines of text. The notes follow you home, pile up on already heavy…
How Much Does It Cost to Open a Psychiatric Clinic in the US? Opening a psychiatric clinic in the United States is both an opportunity and a financial test. Demand for mental health services continues to rise, but so do operating costs, staffing risks, payer delays, and compliance requirements. Clinics that open without a realistic…
How to Start a Psychiatric Clinic Starting a psychiatric clinic rarely begins with a business plan. More often, it begins with a feeling that something in the current system isn’t working well enough. Patients wait too long. Care feels fragmented. Follow-ups depend on chance rather than structure. Over time, it becomes clear that strong clinical…
Compare the Top 10 Mental Health EHR Software of 2026 Choosing the right EHR for your mental health practice isn’t just a business decision, it’s a deeply personal one. Every session you document, every assessment you track, and every treatment plan you follow impacts real people’s lives. Yet, many clinicians find themselves wrestling with general…
How to Ensure HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 Compliance with Your Behavioral Health EHR The history of 42 CFR Part 2 stretches back to a time when the stigma around substance use disorders (SUDs) was widespread and institutional. In the early 1970s, the federal government observed a troubling trend. Individuals with SUDs were avoiding…
Frequently Used ICD-10 Codes in Behavioral Therapy Medical billing and reimbursement rely heavily on two coding systems: the International Classification of Diseases (ICD) and the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT). These coding frameworks serve complementary but distinct purposes. While CPT codes describe what services, procedures, and treatments were provided to the patient, such as visits, surgeries,…
How to Decide What Rates to Charge for Your Therapy Services Although we live in a time when mental health awareness and treatment are finally receiving the attention they deserve, yet the stigma surrounding it remains firmly in place. Unknowingly, many therapists internalize this stigma, often feeling guilty about charging for their services. Some even…