Clinic KPI Benchmarks: What Successful Practices Are Really Tracking in 2025 Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are targeted metrics that show how nicely a clinic performs across different dimensions. Unlike industries that emphasize sales or profit, healthcare KPIs further account for less tangible but vital aspects such as patient outcomes, safety, service quality, and staff performance….
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,…
The Future of AI in Ambulatory Practice: A Strategic Two-Year Roadmap Do you recall the early days of eCommerce? Many skeptics dismissed it as a fleeting niche, incapable of challenging the dominance of brick-and-mortar establishments, while others labeled it as merely a passing trend. Yet, over time, eCommerce revolutionized the retail landscape, forcing even the…
Evidence-Based Cost-Saving Strategies for Practice Managers in Small Clinics You would never want to cut costs at the expense of quality equipment or patient care. A consistent, well-researched, and informed approach to reducing service overuse, curbing unnecessary expenses, and enhancing long-term profitability is what we all strive for. However, billing errors, staff shortages, claim rejections,…
Is AI Truly the Magic Wand for Clinics? We Firmly Believe So! Do you recall the early days of eCommerce? Many skeptics dismissed it as a fleeting niche, incapable of challenging the dominance of brick-and-mortar establishments, while others labeled it as merely a passing trend. Yet, over time, eCommerce revolutionized the retail landscape, forcing even…
Migrating From a Generic EHR to a Cardiology-Specific EHR? Here’s All You Need to Know! Since its emergence in 1997, cardiology has not only transformed the prognosis for heart disease patients but also redefined how cardiovascular care is practiced. What once relied heavily on ECGs, stress tests, and basic echocardiography has now evolved into a…