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AHCA in a Nutshell

A quick breakdown of the first draft of the bill Earlier this month the House of Representatives laid out the initial draft of the American Health Care Act (AHCA). If approved, the much-anticipated legislation will repeal and replace several key…

Heidi AmrineMarch 17, 2017

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Month-to-Month EHR Subscriptions and Free Trials

What to consider when shopping for your mental health practice Private mental health practices must operate within tight budget constraints. As such, they are generally cautious as to what investments they are willing to make, for mismanaging business decisions can…

Heidi AmrineFebruary 1, 2017

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The Cost of Untreated Mental Illness

Why the importance of mental health care is newsworthy outside the context of mass violence We now live in an age where we aren’t surprised to learn of episodes of mass violence on the evening news. It’s a growing problem…

Heidi AmrineJanuary 26, 2017

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How to Maintain a Healthy Work-Life Balance

The six essential tips for busy behavioral health professionals Behavioral health care demands a lot from clinical and administrative professionals. Despite the convenience offered by modern technology, being constantly connected can compound your workload, effectively keeping you closer to your…

Heidi AmrineJanuary 19, 2017

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Behavioral Health Myths and Realities

Debunking five common behavioral health falsehoods The stigmas surrounding mental illness and substance abuse are an ongoing challenge. Close to 90% of individuals with a mental health diagnosis stated that at some point they had personally experienced discrimination resulting from…

Heidi AmrineJanuary 16, 2017

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Decorating your Therapy Office

The fundamentals of creating an empathetic space for behavioral health care Creating the appropriate environment in your office is essential in the provision of behavioral health care, as studies have shown that patients respond to the visual atmosphere of the…

Heidi AmrineJanuary 9, 2017

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A Response to the Surgeon General’s Report on Addiction

An unprecedented analysis of the nature of substance abuse disorder The surgeon general recently published a report on the state of substance use disorders, and it arrives at a time when more people suffer from addiction now than from all…

Heidi AmrineDecember 26, 2016

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MACRA and MIPS in a Nutshell

In 2015, President Obama signed the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA) into law. The legislative support for the bill’s passing was overwhelmingly bipartisan, indicating its significance in the effort to reform health care in the United States. Changes…

Heidi AmrineDecember 20, 2016

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EHR Evaluation: Features vs. Technology

While shopping for a new computer, what if you asked for the same features you wanted 20 years ago? “Does it take floppy disks or CDs?” “Where do I hook it up to my modem?”Instead of getting the best of…

Heidi AmrineDecember 13, 2016

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Regulatory Changes and the Private Practice

The impact of changing requirements and how to maximize business efficiency through them The governance of health care is an ongoing process. Newly elected officials may bring widespread change, lawmakers revise existing regulation, and new knowledge and technology challenge us…

Heidi AmrineDecember 6, 2016

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AHCA in a Nutshell

Month-to-Month EHR Subscriptions and Free Trials

The Cost of Untreated Mental Illness

How to Maintain a Healthy Work-Life Balance

Behavioral Health Myths and Realities

Decorating your Therapy Office

A Response to the Surgeon General’s Report on Addiction

MACRA and MIPS in a Nutshell

EHR Evaluation: Features vs. Technology

Regulatory Changes and the Private Practice

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