Posts by Integrity Support
How To Navigate Rate Increases as a Therapist
In uncertain times, navigating rate increases can seem like a dangerous prospect. After all, the payer does pay a little more — and nothing scares off patients like high out-of-pocket costs. But it’s important to remember that inflation, the rising cost of living, staff retention, overhead costs, and more, will also prevent you from serving…
Read MoreSeptember Is Suicide Prevention Month
Each year nearly 45,000 people in America die by suicide, and as one of the leading causes of death in the country, it’s a topic that deserves more discussion. At Checkpoint EHR, we are bringing awareness that September is suicide prevention month. That’s why in today’s post, we’re sharing a few things that we believe…
Read MoreEHR Billing And Coding: How It Improves Your Revenue?
As a behavioral health practitioner, you may find it challenging to keep up with the numerous electronic healthcare records of all your patients. Once your clientele grows, things can quickly become overwhelming, which is when an adequate EHR system can become a powerful tool for billing practices and boosting your revenue cycle. To benefit, you…
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EHR Pricing Solutions for Your Practice
At Checkpoint, we strive to provide an electronic health records (EHR) solution for any type and size of behavioral health practice. Our EHR pricing is income-based, so you don’t have to worry about paying too much to manage your patients’ records, appointments, and claims submissions. You can learn more about our Pricing online, or by…
Read MoreThe Importance of EHR in Behavioral Health Care
Electronic health records (EHR) are widely used among medical providers and are becoming increasingly more popular with behavioral health professionals as well. EHR systems offer benefits to both care providers and patients, making it an essential tool for the care provider industry. When it comes to behavioral and mental health care, our team at…
Read MoreIs Using an EHR Compulsory for Private Healthcare Practices?
A recent decision by a judge in New Hampshire has led many people in private medical practices to wonder if they are likely to face licensing issues because they do not use an EHR system. The New Hampshire judge refused to restore a physician’s license to practice medicine, in part because she refused to implement…
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know About the Improving Health Information Technology Act
The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions unanimously passed the Improving Health Information Technology Act in early 2016, and the act now awaits a full senate hearing.1 Given that all Republicans and Democrats on the committee agreed that the legislation should be approved, it is likely to also be approved by the senate.…
Read MoreThe Pros and Cons of Accepting Medicaid
There are advantages and disadvantages to accepting Medicaid patients in a medical practice. Many physicians feel the disadvantages outweigh the advantages, but benefits do exist for the right practice. Here, we look at some of the main points to consider when evaluating whether to accept Medicaid. Disadvantages of Medicaid Lower reimbursements and reduced revenue Every…
Read More3 Healthcare Trends to Watch in 2018
The healthcare industry is in a constant state of flux. Ever-changing regulations, procedures and commercial demands make it difficult for healthcare providers to stay up to speed. Here are three healthcare trends that providers should keep an eye on in 2018. 1. Cost of Care Reductions Medical insurance providers are pushing hard to reduce treatment…
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