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…
Top 5 Mental Health EHR Software Comparison It takes, on average, 12 weeks to select the right EHR and approximately $1,200 per user. Now, imagine investing all that time, energy, and money into a general EHR system that ultimately falls short of addressing the unique challenges of your mental health practice. Mental health practices depend…
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…