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Making EHR Systems Work for Everyone

Behavioral health and addiction treatment professionals are no strangers to the daily challenges of documentation, compliance, and administrative workflows. In today's healthcare landscape, the right technology shouldn't only exist, but also empower

Modern Patient Communication in Behavioral Health

In today's digital healthcare landscape, effective patient communication has evolved far beyond traditional phone calls and emails.

Managing Healthcare Data Migration

Learn how to overcome healthcare data migration challenges with Ritten’s structured EMR implementation process, data integrity solutions, and white-glove support.

Custom Reporting Challenges in Healthcare

In behavioral healthcare, data is more than a record. It powers compliance, measures impact, tracks financial health, and guides day-to-day operations.

Optimizing Revenue Cycle Management in Healthcare

Ritten’s RCM unifies your entire revenue cycle into a single, intuitive platform.

Understanding HIPAA Compliance in Modern Healthcare Technology

In the world of behavioral health and addiction treatment, the importance of protecting patient information can't be overstated.

​Creating Efficient Documentation Systems: A Guide for Healthcare Providers​

In the fast-paced world of behavioral healthcare, efficient documentation isn't just a regulatory requirement—it's essential for delivering quality care.

Solving Common Practice Management Challenges with Technology

In the ever-evolving landscape of behavioral health and addiction treatment, practice managers face a myriad of challenges.

Discover Ritten EMR

Whether you're switching from an existing system or evaluating your first platform, there’s a reason more behavioral health organizations are turning to Ritten EMR.

Maximizing Reimbursements: A Guide to Efficient Claims Processing in Behavioral Healthcare

With the right approach—and the right technology—providers can streamline their billing processes, reduce errors, and maximize reimbursements.

Data Security in Healthcare: Protecting Patient Information in the Digital Age

In an era where cyber threats are more sophisticated than ever, ensuring the security of patient data is a top priority for healthcare organizations.

Enhancing Healthcare Efficiency: Ritten Integrates with Keragon

In today's rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, the integration of advanced software solutions is pivotal in enhancing operational efficiency and patient care.

The Evolution of EHR Systems: What to Expect in 2025 and Beyond

As we move through 2025 and beyond, healthcare providers are witnessing a shift from traditional record-keeping systems to AI-integrated platforms that enhance both operational efficiency and patient care. 

ASAM Updates: Stay Ahead of Evolving Standards With Ritten

The latest ASAM updates introduce refinements that further improve care coordination, treatment planning, and outcomes.

Introducing Ritten RCM

Providers often use separate software platforms for managing claim submission and clinical note-taking. To make matters worse, there’s usually a third platform for patient invoicing. Why is this the status quo?

Ritten AI Scribe

The age of the AI Scribe is upon us. The rapid advancement of generative AI technology has made the ever elusive dream of “fully automated progress notes” closer than ever to reality.

EMR vs. EHR: A Comparison and Guide

What is the difference between EMR and EHR? Learn about existing variations and how some certifications may impact behavioral healthcare providers.

EMR Systems: What Are They and How Do They Work?

Electronic medical records are stored and utilized in EMR systems. Learn how EMR systems work and how they benefit clinicians with Ritten’s comprehensive overview.

CARF Accreditation: What It Is and How It Could Benefit Your Behavioral Health Facility

Becoming CARF accredited can offer many benefits to your treatment facility. Learn more about CARF accreditation standards and if the process is worth it for your program.

Clinical Documentation Integrity: Why Consistently Providing Effective Clinical Documentation Is Important for Behavioral Healthcare

Does your practice consistently have incomplete or inaccurate documentation? Learn how using an EMR system that supports clinical documentation integrity can help your practice and your clients.

How To Create an Effective Treatment Plan for Anxiety

Treatment plans illuminate the path to wellness. Discover the four key components of a successful treatment plan for anxiety and how to effectively track a plan’s progress.

Behavioral Healthcare Client Progress Notes: Examples for DAP, BIRP, & SOAP Formats

See examples of how progress notes can be structured to show that treatment is being offered according to a treatment plan to ensure that your facility’s documentation is compliant.

Behavioral and Mental Health Insurance: What’s Covered, How It Works, and Frequently Asked Questions

Feeling overwhelmed with how to navigate in-network mental health care? We’re sharing what’s covered and common questions about mental health insurance.

ICD-10 Codes for Anxiety: Submitting Accurate Codes for Billing

Has your behavioral health practice dealt with the headache of submitting inaccurate ICD-10 codes for anxiety? Learn how using an up-to-date EMR system can ensure accurate ICD anxiety code submissions.

How To Create an Effective Treatment Plan for Adjustment Disorder

Treating an adjustment disorder? Learn the core components needed to ensure measurable results and why tracking progress is an integral part of the process.

Designing Effective Mental Health Treatment Plans

A mental health treatment plan is a roadmap for successful recovery. Learn about the core components needed to ensure measurable results and why tracking progress is crucial.

Effective Depression Treatment Plans Provide the Roadmap to Recovery

A depression treatment plan is a roadmap for successful recovery. Learn about the core components needed to ensure measurable outcomes and why tracking progress is essential.

How To Successfully Run a Group Mental Health Therapy Session

Knowing how to run a group therapy session effectively is vital for client outcomes. Learn how to effectively facilitate a group session and more.

How To Start a Drug Treatment Center: Factors To Consider Before the Doors Open

There’s more to starting a drug treatment center than the legalities and regulations. We share our general tips that focus on quality client care and a financially sound business model.

Understanding the Pricing Behind EMRs

An EMR powers your organization’s most important workflows. Learn about the costs of an EMR system and why it could be the most important investment you make this year.

How To Migrate EMR Data and Successfully Transition Into New EMR Software

Migrating to a new EMR software is complex and the process shouldn’t be taken lightly. There are required ‘lines of effort’ and best practices to follow. Learn more with Ritten.

Explore How EMR Can Improve Client Care in the Behavioral Health Sector

The improvements in client care with the implementation of EMR software are numerous. Learn more with Ritten: simple software for complex treatment.

A Breakdown of Common HL7 Message Types in Healthcare — Examples Included

HL7 messages are a necessity in many facets of healthcare for data to flow among systems. Learn more with this breakdown of the most common HL7 message types, including examples of each.

Common HIPAA Violations Examples and How To Minimize Them

Has your healthcare staff unintentionally violated HIPAA? Review HIPAA violations examples and learn how to minimize them in your facility.

Hire and Retain the Right Behavioral Health Professionals

Learn about helpful hiring strategies and how an EMR can support your clinic’s objective to find, hire, and retain top clinicians for your behavioral health clinic.

The Future of Inpatient Rehab Facilities: Changes That Could Impact the Industry

The future of inpatient rehab facilities is here. Learn how using tailored, data-driven EMR software can help overcome challenges that accompany emerging changes.

Breaking Down Billing: What Is Bundling and Unbundling in Medical Coding and How Can EMR Software Simplify the Process?

Medical coding is complex and errors are not uncommon, especially when bundling and unbundling services. Learn how your EMR system can simplify the process and mitigate errors.

Create Effective Drug Treatment Plans for Behavioral Health

Drug treatment plans are roadmaps for successful recovery. Learn the core components needed to ensure measurable results and why tracking progress is an integral part of the process.

Effective Treatment Plans Are the Roadmap to Eating Disorder Recovery

An eating disorder treatment plan is a roadmap for successful recovery. Learn about the core components needed to ensure measurable outcomes and why tracking progress is essential.

EMR vs Practice Management Software (PMS): Uses Cases, Pros and Cons, and Advice From the Experts

EMR vs. PMS? Discover the use cases as well as the pros and cons of each before you make a decision that will affect the day-to-day processes of your behavioral health facility.

Choosing an EMR System Is An Important Task — Our Tips Make It Easier

Choosing an EMR system isn’t a decision to take lightly. We explore the key factors and functionalities to consider before you make a purchase.

Is the Behavioral Health Industry Recession-Proof? Recession Impacts on Behavior Health, How Facilities May Be Affected & How To Prepare

A recession has negative effects on the economy; but what might this mean for behavioral health issues and clinics? Learn how history may repeat itself & how clinics can prepare.

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