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In an uncertain world, Therapist protecting her client's privacy

March 15, 2025

Mental Health Documentation in an Uncertain World

Ethical Considerations for Psychotherapists In today’s rapidly shifting social and political landscape, therapists are navigating new challenges when it comes to documentation. Many clinicians find themselves balancing truthful and ethical documentation with the increased need to protect client … [Read more...] about Mental Health Documentation in an Uncertain World

Documenting Mental Health diagnosis,  ethics,  medicare,  passing audits,  progress notes,  psychotherapist,  psychotherapist notes

medicare and telehealth coverage demonstration

March 2, 2025

Medicare and Telehealth Coverage: Clearing Up the Confusion

Life before telehealth is a dim memory. You may have given up your office during the pandemic, saw all your clients virtually and now prefer to keep it that way. Or you have a hybrid practice of in-person and virtual services. So, like me, you may have panicked when you heard that Medicare providers … [Read more...] about Medicare and Telehealth Coverage: Clearing Up the Confusion

Health Insurance (including billing) billing,  coverage,  medicare,  reimbursement,  telehealth

mental health clinical documentation - Documentation Wizard, Beth Rontal, LICSW

May 16, 2024

7 Documentation Requirements You Can Apply Right Now

7 Documentation Requirements You Can Apply Right Now Here are some common questions and answers when it comes to mental health documentation requirements. 1. Question: Are notes for private pay clients the same as for insurance? Answer: Yes – justifying medical necessity has become the … [Read more...] about 7 Documentation Requirements You Can Apply Right Now

Passing Audits compliance,  medical necessity,  medicare,  requirements

how to opt of of medicare as a mental health therapist and still see medicare clients and get paid

October 31, 2023

How to Opt-Out of Medicare and Still Get Paid

Your Guide to Opting Out of Medicare as a Mental Health Provider: and How Medicare Clients Can Get Reimbursed Yes, it is possible to see a Medicare client, get your full fee, and for the client to not have to pay for your service. The process isn’t even that difficult. Unlike most things … [Read more...] about How to Opt-Out of Medicare and Still Get Paid

Health Insurance (including billing) billing,  medicare,  opt-out,  private pay,  reimbursement

how to document prognosis for mental health

July 13, 2021

How to Document Prognosis for Mental Health

Medicare just added Prognosis to its list of documentation requirements. UGH! One more thing to think about and document. But how? What Is a Prognosis? Prognosis refers to making an educated guess about the expected outcome of treatment. Based on the medical model, it’s a prediction of a … [Read more...] about How to Document Prognosis for Mental Health

Documenting Mental Health assessment,  medicare,  prognosis,  requirements

Writing discharge summaries

January 27, 2020

Are Discharge Summaries Mandatory?

Do you need to write a discharge summary as a mental health provider? Yes and no. Confusing? Definitely. That’s because the standards are not consistent from one insurance company to the next. Here’s what I can tell you: Discharge Summaries for Medicaid  Medicaid requires … [Read more...] about Are Discharge Summaries Mandatory?

Documenting Mental Health discharge summaries,  documentation requirements,  insurance,  Medicaid,  medicare

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