*Counselors requiring New York State approval must contact ACA upon completion to obtain customized CE certificate*
Counselors use Electronic Health Records (EHR) in order to
improve their practices, satisfy insurance and meet regulatory requirements.
Choosing a "good fit" EHR can be a daunting task, yet learning about
EHR options can reduce troublesome challenges. In this webinar, Counseling Today’s Tech Tutor, Rob
Reinhardt, explains how counselors can select electronic practice management
resources to meet the unique needs of their practice and how to avoid costly
mistakes.
Learning Objectives:
In this webinar, participants will:
gain an understanding of the basic criteria to
look for in selecting an EHR.
gain an understanding of the multiple facets to
consider when selecting an EHR, including business, clinical, credit card
compliance and reporting/HIE needs.
learn how to approach the EHR decision making
process in an effective manner.
*Counselors requiring New York State approval must contact ACA upon completion to obtain customized CE certificate*
Client confidentiality laws mean that closing a practice, even temporarily, comes with certain rules and restrictions. In this webinar, counselors will learn how to create an emergency closure plan that meets those confidentiality laws and protects clients and counselors.
Learning Objectives:
In this webinar participants will:
Understand the importance of preparing for the unexpected: severe illness, disability, death or other sudden professional practice closure.
Learn crucial steps in closing a practice, whether expected (e.g., retirement or job change) or unexpected, including considerations in appointing a records custodian, notice to clients, etc.
Resources for planning for the future, for counselors and mental health professionals of any age and any stage of professional life.
*Counselors requiring New York State approval must contact ACA upon completion to obtain customized CE certificate*
Technology offers new and efficient tools to help practitioners work with clients. Whether you’re opening new channels of communication, seeking to understand client interactions, or providing services entirely online, technology is now integral to professional counseling. As professional counselors and educators use more and newer technology, it's important to understand standards of practice, ethical and legal implications. In this webinar, Counseling Today’s Tech Tutor, Rob Reinhardt, gives an update on prominent technologies - including email, texting, and distance counselor (telehealth). Learn how the 2014 ACA Code of Ethics and laws, such as HIPAA.
Learning Objectives:
In this webinar participants will:
1) Understand how HIPAA and technology affect one another.
2) Learn best-practice tips to remain HIPAA compliant while using technology in a practice.
*Counselors requiring New York State approval must contact ACA upon completion to obtain customized CE certificate.
Professional counselors need a national provider identifier in order to receive third party reimbursement. Learning about reimbursement includes understanding how to become credentialed with and paid by insurance plans. In this session, we'll explore issues related to health insurance credentialing, billing and reimbursement.
*Counselors requiring New York State approval must contact ACA upon completion to obtain customized CE certificate.
Insurance billing can be complicated and frustrating to counselors responsible for their own billing. In this session, Dr. Ajita Robinson reviews frequently asked questions and myths around the process of insurance billing.
*Counselors requiring New York State approval must contact ACA upon completion to obtain customized CE certificate.
Learning how to manage your revenue cycle and diversify income streams are essential skills for owners of a healthcare business. This session explores ways to increase private practice revenue and develop successful engagement strategies to enhance a counseling healthcare business.
