ICD Codes for Mental Health Disorders
Introduction and Background of ICD Codes
ICD codes, or International Classification of Diseases codes, are alphanumeric codes used to represent specific diseases, conditions, a…
Battle of the Records: Pros, Cons, & Everything You Need to Know About Paper vs. Electronic Medical Records
In a world that’s becoming more digital by the day, paper versus electronic medical records is a topic of significant importance for healthcare providers, healthcare organizatio…
Choosing the Right EHR Can Safeguard You Against Cures Act Penalties
In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, the digitization of patient records has become not just a convenience but a necessity. To encourage the adoption of Electronic Hea…
Direct Email and Secure Encrypted Messaging for Behavioral Health Care
Direct Email and Secure Encrypted Messaging
In today’s healthcare landscape, ensuring HIPAA compliance and data security is critical. For behavioral health care agenc…
How Can an EHR Help You Reduce Expenses?
An EHR Can Help You Reduce Expenses
We get it: there’s constant red tape and hoops to jump through to reduce expenses, which results in tightening reimbursements and increased d…
Are Missed Appointments Costing You Money?
Missed Appointments Cost Money
According to a study by Software Advice, mental health clients have a no-show rate that could be as high as 50%, significantly surpassing…
Tips When Shopping for EHR Software
Shopping for Mental and Behavioral Health EHR Software
Shopping for new software can be an exciting yet crucial endeavor. As businesses and individuals constantly seek…
The Cost of Staying on Paper
The Cost of Staying on Paper: Embracing Paperless Implementation for Mental and Behavioral Health
The expenses associated with maintaining a paper-based system are sub…
Are You Locked into the Wrong EHR?
It’s Easy to Reamin Locked into Operating Within the Wrong EHR
Regrettably, it’s not uncommon for agencies to find themselves locked into using the wrong electronic records syst…
Challenges to Implementing an Electronic Health Record
There are certainly challenges to the EHR implementation process, but the need to transition to electronic health records is inevitable. Behavioral health is no exception, and t…
PIMSY Began With an EHR Wish List
What is an EHR Wish List
PIMSY’s journey began with an Electronic Health Record (EHR) wish list. In 2007, Jackson County Psychological Services (JCPS) found itself dissatisfied …
How to Change Your EHR System
How to Change Your EHR System
The mental health field is famously resistant to change. It’s both ironic and challenging. Because clinicians often expect their clients to be open…