Teletherapy has been an emerging trend for many years now, but with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, its use has skyrocketed. Millions of people quarantined at home were able to continue their behavioral and psychological treatment due to this revolutionary practice modality. But as more and more providers embrace teletherapy as a routine mode of care, they are finding that traditional pen and paper documentation just doesn’t cut it in a fast-paced digital world.
People want feedback in real-time, access to their health records with the click of a button, and the ability to provide meaningful input on their own treatment plan. Providers who adapt to this changing landscape of care will set themselves apart from the pack, and an electronic documentation system is a great tool to support teletherapy services.
Why Switch to Electronic Documentation for Teletherapy?
When pen and paper documentation has worked for so long, why even bother to make the switch to an electronic system? There are several reasons an electronic documentation system is ideal for teletherapy providers:
These systems allow the provider to view all the client’s information in one convenient place, with easy access to their treatment plan, goals, interventions, and progress.
Documentation and updates can be entered into the system for each client intervention provided, where they are permanently stored, easily searchable, and available for analysis of client outcomes.
If you employ or contract staff, you can easily track their billable hours and mileage for billing/claims and payroll purposes without any need for them to submit paper timesheets or notes.
Data can be easily shared with other providers for optimal coordination and consistency of care.
The cost of collecting, reviewing, and storing digital data is far less overall, requires less physical space, and frees up administrator time to work on profit-generating activities (to see how much making the switch to an electronic documentation system could save your agency, contact us for a free cost comparison analysis)
Electronic documentation systems are also much better for the environment, as they drastically cut the amount of paper your agency uses, along with some other supplies.
ConnectCare is a Documentation Solution for Teletherapy Providers
If you’re looking for a customizable electronic documentation system for your teletherapy practice, then look no further than ConnectCare. With a proven track record with IDD and ABA providers, ConnectCare offers an easy-to-use, HIPAA-compliant interface that allows sole practitioners or entire teams to document the services they provide quickly, accurately, and securely.
Our default services, payroll, and billing reports can be used to assess client progress, pay staff and contractors, and bill for services provided…or we can build custom reports for your agency to give you the exact information that you want, where you want it. We even offer optional integrations with your existing EHR, billing, payroll, and other software to give you maximum functionality and a seamless experience.
For more information on how the ConnectCare electronic documentation system can elevate your teletherapy services, contact Jeff Wilt at 614-734-4719 or jeff@connectcareonline.com.
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