Social Justice
Mental health care parity the fight is on
One of the most significant developments in mental health care access in the 2000s was the enactment of the 2008 Mental Health Parity and…
Articles
Insights from the front lines of mental health care
Perspectives, research, and stories from the MediSprout team on how we're rebuilding the EHR for therapists
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Economics
How we arrived at Free (and why you can believe it)
By now, you’ve heard me speak of our partner therapists --- thousands of you giving us your wish-list items for a better practice management/EHR…
Social Justice
Is SimplePractice losing its way?
I get a lot of inspiration from SimplePractice. I can’t help but look at the tsunami of troublesome issues flooding its users as testament…
Technology
A balancing act: Fixing the security-vs-cost tightrope
Despite a slight decrease in the average cost of data breach recovery (around $9.77 million) in 2024, the healthcare industry remains the costliest sector…
Economics
Bracing for change in the new year
In 2025, a new federal administration will take up residence in Washington, DC. The Trump administration will start with a like-minded House and Senate,…
Policy
Personal Data: How we use it and why
Like many of you, I’ve been watching an unsettling trend. Cases of inappropriate use of personal data by practice management and EHR companies have…
Technology
From best patient to no-show: An onboarding story
Two tenuous but related streaks of good fortune have come to an end for me: Until recently, I’d never had COVID-19 and I’d never…
Social Justice
Pokes like a stick: Addressing the pain of CPT codes
Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes were established by the American Medical Association (AMA) in 1966. Standardizing medical terminology and associated codes was then, and…
Featured
Strategic PPA alliance takes mission and vision beyond the product
At MediSprout, living our mission and vision statements began well before our first product blueprint. It started with a core value that we still…
Featured
What we can learn from brand marketers in designing a better patient experience
Brand marketers have never been more empowered. Digital tools have revolutionized the way they target and engage with customers. Personalized messages at proliferating customer…