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Choose the Right Mental Health EHR for Your Agency

Picking an Electronic Health Records is a really important decision; how do you choose the right mental health EHR for your agency? 1. Make a list of the mental health EHR items that matter most For example, if you don’t do your own billing, you’ll want to communicate that immediately to a potential...

MIPS / PQRS / MACRA / Meaningful Use

MIPS, MACRA, PQRS Quick Guide Navigating the vast array of mental and behavioral health acronyms can be quite challenging. However, understanding these acronyms is crucial for effective communication and collaboration among professionals and individuals seeking support. By familiarizing ourselves...

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2020 Mental Health Toolkit, Part 1: Awareness & Acceptance

As those of us in the mental health field know all too well, the human brain is a funny – and powerful – thing. It’s not really programmed for calm awareness & acceptance. On one hand, we are wired to look for negative experiences more than positive ones. It’s a fabulous...

42 CFR Part 2

While almost every EHR on the market offers HIPAA security & safeguards, not all of them provide the functionality to support 42 CFR Part 2. For many Substance Use facilities, HIPAA’s not enough! If you’re a clinician that offers treatment for SUDs (Substance Use Disorder), you probably have to...

EHR for Substance Use

Not sure what to consider when looking for an EHR for substance use? Trying to determine if a mental / behavioral health EHR is right for your substance use agency? What is an EHR for Substance Use? An EHR, or electronic health records (also referred to as an EMR or electronic medical records), is...

EMR for Substance Use

Benefits of Using an EMR for Substance Use Have you considered an EMR for Substance Use at your agency? When it comes to collecting client data and documenting treatment protocols, EMRs (or Electronic Medical Records) eliminate the need for paper charts and store your organization’s data digitally....

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A COVID-19 Mental Health Checklist

At the mercy of COVID-19, many of us are confined to our living spaces and having to manage new routines, diets, and other activities of daily living. While the situation has affected us all differently, we’ve put together a COVID-19 mental health checklist to help you stay healthy, both mentally...

PIMSY Text / SMS / Appointment Reminders Protocol

Your patients should receive a message similar to this one: “Dear : In an effort to provide you the highest quality care, we at would like to contact you from time to time about upcoming appointments, office hour changes, and other import issues that you may need to know...

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EHR Document Queue for Mental + Behavioral Health

In the digital age, having an EHR document queue in your practice management software is essential! Remember when, back in the day, you would place paperwork in a tray, folder, or interoffice mail for employees to review and sign? Then the inevitable waiting game would begin: waiting for...

PIMSY Mental Health EHR Bed Management

With PIMSY’s EHR bed management module, you’re able to track and manage your beds & rooms, as well as other resources needed for services. Some services require the need to track and schedule beds, rooms, floors, and/or buildings. These services can range from inpatient to residential...