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Practice Management

Friday's Progress Notes - December 13, 2006
Mental Health Information - Vol. 10 Issue 11
Published by athealth.com - http://www.athealth.com

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CONTENTS

1. Implementing evidence-based practices
2. Avoiding burnout
3. Offering new services
4. Employing careful hiring procedures
5. Guidelines for firing a staff member
6. Accepting credit card payments
7. Personal health record
8. How to use CPT codes


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Dear Colleagues,

We're all looking for ways to improve the delivery of healthcare services. Today's newsletter focuses on practice management issues.

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Regards,
Jack

John L. Miller, MD


1. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE COLLABORATIVE
Turning Knowledge Into Practice
This is a how-to manual for behavioral health administrators and practitioners on implementing evidence-based practices.
http://www.tacinc.org/downloads/EBPmanual.pdf

2. CURRENT PSYCHIATRY ONLINE
How to Avoid Burnout and Keep Your Spark
It is easy to ignore the warning signs of burnout. (Complimentary registration required.)
http://www.currentpsychiatry.com/article_pages.asp?AID=3782

3. PSYCHOTHERAPY FINANCES
Expand Your Client Base By Offering ‘Business Counseling’
One way to increase your practice is to offer a new service.
http://www.psyfin.com/articles/0508_business_counseling.htm

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4. CONTEMPORARY PEDIATRICS
Check It Out! What to Look for in a Job Applicant's Background
Make sure the applicant knows you'll be checking the information and references provided.

5. FAMILY PRACTICE MANAGEMENT
How to Fire a Staff Member
Following clear guidelines will help you handle this sensitive situation efficiently and professionally.

6. MEDICAL ECONOMICS
Ready, Set, Swipe
Patients are using debit and credit cards more than ever, so make sure you run a plastic-savvy practice.
http://www.memag.com/memag/article/articleDetail.jsp?id=379592

7. PRIMARY PSYCHIATRY
Personal Health Records
Patients see personal health records as a way to ensure communication between their various healthcare providers and as a repository of their health history.
http://www.primarypsychiatry.com/aspx/article_pf.aspx?articleid=334

8. AMERICAN ACADEMY OF CHILD ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY
CPT Codes Information and Module
This includes FAQS and a CPT training module designed to help practitioners understand how to use CPT Codes.
http://www.athealth.com/apps/redirect.cfm?linkid=230


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