Practice Technology
For psychologists practicing in today's fast-paced health care marketplace, knowledge of computers and technology is a must. The articles listed below will help you learn about and adjust to the direct impact that technology has on practice today.
Identity Theft: Take Steps to Minimize Risk
APA Practice Organization and Partners
On the surface, the TV commercial elicits a chuckle: Two women at the beauty salon sit side-by-side under hair dryers, chatting together. Except the voices aren’t theirs but rather those of the thieves who stole the women’s identities.
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Is Your Computer Protected from Theft?
by the APA Practice Organization and Partners
Whether you use a laptop or a desktop computer, it’s important to take precautions against theft. Learn how to safeguard your computer and protect yourself if your computer is stolen.
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Automating Your Practice, Part 3: Selecting and Configuring Technology
by Technology Policy & Projects and Communications Staff
June 21, 2006 -- This article, the third in a series about automating your psychology practice, outlines sample technology configurations for different types of practices.
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Automating Your Practice, Part 2: Deciding What Technology You Need (and Don’t Need)
by Technology Policy & Projects and Communications staff
May 9, 2006 -- When it comes to automating a psychology practice, a common concern raised by practitioners is, “How do I decide what technology tools I need? This article explains how to conduct a technology needs assessment to identify computer hardware and software tools to automate your particular practice.
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Automating Your Practice: Work Smarter, Not Harder
by Technology Policy & Projects and Communications staff
April 19, 2006 -- Automating a psychology practice, or making effective use of technology to handle routine administrative tasks, offers practitioners several benefits. It can help you run your practice more efficiently, save you time and money, reduce administrative headaches, and help you comply with various regulatory requirements.
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Electronic Claims 101: The Future Is Now
by Technology Policy and Projects and Communications Staff
March 28, 2006 -- Transmitting insurance claims electronically to carriers, managed care companies, and other healthcare payers can increase a psychology practice’s cash flow and streamline its billing operations. This article outlines the basics of electronic claim submission.
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Privacy of Health Records a Top Concern for Consumers
By Communications Staff
January 24, 2006 -- Based on the results of two recent national consumer polls, there is a good chance that some of your clients are concerned about the privacy of their personal health records. Educating clients about your privacy policies and HIPAA compliance activities can help reassure them that their mental health records are in fact safe and secure.
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Getting Control of Your Email Inbox
by Communications Staff
December 13, 2005 -- In today’s practice environment, email can be both an indispensable tool and a burden, consuming practitioners’ time and taking them away from other important business and professional activities. This article offers some simple tips for getting control of your email inbox and processing your email more efficiently.
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Protecting Your Patients from Identity Theft
by Technology Policy and Projects and Communications Staff
November 1, 2005 -- Patient identity theft is a growing threat to patients as well as providers, including psychologists, who may be held liable if they have not taken steps to adequately safeguard their patients’ records. This article addresses reasonable safeguards you can take to protect your patient data.
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How to Recover Your Data When Disaster Strikes
by Technology Policy and Projects staff
September 20, 2005 -- Did you know that data can often be recovered from even severely damaged computer hard drives or other media? This article outlines steps practitioners can take to recover and secure data from a computer or other electronic media that have been compromised or destroyed in a disaster.
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Avoiding Identity Theft: Tips for Psychologists
by Communications Staff
August 2, 2005 -- As professionals who provide services to the public and use the Internet to conduct a wide range of business and personal activities, psychologists are increasingly vulnerable to identity theft.
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Elements of a Professional Website
by Office of Technology Policy & Projects Staff
Updated July 19, 2005 -- As an ever-increasing number of people rely on the Internet to locate resources and information, having an online presence is crucial for psychologists as professionals who provide a service to the public.
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Eight Simple Tips for Keeping Your Computer Running Smoothly
by Office of Technology Policy & Projects Staff
May 24, 2005 -- Having a properly functioning computer is a must for helping your practice run smoothly. This article outlines some low-cost, do-it-yourself measures that you can take to enhance your computer system’s performance.
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Beware of Spyware: Is Your Computer Being Monitored?
by Office of Technology Policy & Projects Staff
Updated May 23, 2005 -- Learn what spyware is, how to remove it from your computer, and how to guard against it.
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Finding the Computer Support You Need
by Office of Technology Policy & Projects Staff
April 26, 2005 -- Finding technical support for computer problems can be a frustrating, expensive and time-consuming process. To minimize the stress, time and expense associated with computer repair, review several important pointers for practitioners seeking computer support.
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Broadband for Psychology: Shifting to High-Speed Internet Access
by Office of Technology Policy & Projects Staff
March 15, 2005 -- Connecting to the Internet using a high-speed connection can save time and facilitate access to a host of important professional resources, such as psychology and medical databases, online practice management tools, and electronic claims submission.
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Securing Your Computer
by Office of Technology Policy & Projects Staff
October 26, 2004 -- Security considerations for psychologists in practice, including information on antivirus protection, firewall protection, anti-spam protection, and operating system updates.
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An Ounce of Prevention: Prepare for Computer Failure
by Office of Technology Policy & Projects Staff
September 28, 2004 -- Implementing a system to back up and recover your computer files is the key to protecting yourself in the event of computer failure.
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Choose a Computer That’s Right for You
by Office of Technology Policy & Projects Staff
July 6, 2004 -- Review some pointers for choosing a computer that meets your needs and your budget.
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Getting the Most From Your Computer
by Office of Technology Policy & Projects Staff
June 8, 2004 -- Computer systems typically come with software applications that can enhance your organization and efficiency. Do you know how to unlock the power of these tools for your practice?
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