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A clinician on a laptop listing the four types of administrative functions in the EHR that are must-have functionalities

The Essentials List: Four Types of Administrative Functions in the EHR

EHR functions can significantly benefit therapists by organizing and automating record-keeping and administrative tasks. In this article we list four … Continued

A therapist sits at her desk and reviews a HIPAA breach notification letter that she wrote.

How to Notify Clients About a HIPAA Breach

Most modern mental health practices gather and store client information digitally. Doing so can be convenient and secure—improving the efficiency … Continued

A female therapist talks with her client about different ways to pay for therapy that aren't insurance.

Payment Methods for Therapy Besides Health Insurance

Health insurance networks can be a great way for therapists and clinicians to connect with potential clients and build their … Continued

A clinician is sitting with their laptop and their phone. Entering the code sent to their phone to login via two-step verification.

Why Health Practitioners Should Care About Two-Step Verification

By now, we’ve probably all received suspicious emails and text messages.  The kind that say things like: “Click here to … Continued

Illustrated infographic depicting a map of the United States and the different rates in each state helping therapists understand the average cost of psychotherapy session

The Average Cost of Therapy Session by State

What’s the average cost of therapy in the United States? As you build your practice and client list, you may … Continued

An occupational therapist (OT) private practice owner uses their iPad to find resources.

Lessons Learned Carving My Own Path as an OT in Private Practice

My journey as an occupational therapist (OT) began over 20 years ago—a drastically different time.  Technology wasn’t what it is … Continued

Two female therapists stand in front of their supervisor addressing difficult employees in a group practice

Tips for Dealing With Difficult Employees in a Group Practice

You may be wondering how to work with difficult employees in a group practice. If you’re the owner or group … Continued

practitioner using simplepractice ehr on her laptop

The Key to Private Practice Success: Creating Checklists

I’ve found that there is one surprising key to private practice success, which I’ll share in this article. Too often, … Continued

Two gender diverse, transgender or non-binary young adults appear together in concern of new laws impacting gender-affirming care

How State Bans on Gender-Affirming Care Affect Mental Health Practitioners

Numerous states across the U.S. are actively considering new legislation to restrict gender-affirming health care, also called affirmative care. And … Continued

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