AI Scribes in Psychiatry: What the 2026 JAMA Study Means for PMHNPs
A large AI scribe study in primary care has real implications for psychiatry The April 2026 JAMA study by Rotenstein et al. is the largest multisite evaluation to date of AI-powered scribes. Across 8,581 clinicians at five U.S. academic health systems, AI scribe adoption was associated with 13.4 fewer minutes of total EHR time and […]
How the American Psychological Association Recommends Evaluating AI Scribes
APA Assessment of AI Scribes in Behavioral Health How the American Psychological Association Recommends Evaluating AI Scribes AI Scribes A Clinician Question-and-Answer Guide Using the APA’s Official Framework As artificial intelligence scribes become more common in behavioral health, clinicians often search for terms like “APA AI scribe evaluation,” “APA grading of AI scribes,” or “APA-approved AI […]
Online Digital E/M Services in Psychiatry (Portal Messages Billing): What Mental Health Clinicians Need to Know in 2026
Online Digital E/M Services. Billing for Portal Messages and Interim Care.
Burnout Syndrome Is a Health Condition That Deserves Treatment and Prevention
Burnout in healthcare is often dismissed as an expected aspect of the job or a rite of passage for clinicians. This perspective is both clinically inaccurate and potentially harmful. As a psychiatric mental health clinician and health tech founder dedicated to supporting psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, psychologists, and counselors, I see burnout as a mental […]
Best AI Scribes for Psychiatrists in 2026
Comparing the Top Psychiatric AI Documentation Platforms AI scribes are now widely used across mental health practices, but not all platforms are built with standards for psychiatrists’ practices. Some are optimized for psychotherapy documentation, others for general medical SOAP notes, and a smaller number are designed to support the full scope of psychiatric practice, including […]
How Many Patients Should a Psychiatric Provider Have? A Look at What the Evidence Really Shows
How Many Patients Should a Psychiatric Provider Have? A Look at What the Evidence Really Shows: The Online Debate About Panel Size If you spend any time online in mental health groups, you have probably seen debates about how many patients a psychiatrist or psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner should have on their panel. Some […]
Carry-Over Charting: Why Copy-Forward Documentation Puts Clinicians and Practices at Risk
I am hired by malpractice insurers, licensing boards, and healthcare organizations to perform expert witness chart reviews. In nearly every major documentation problem I have reviewed, one pattern stands out: clinicians relying on what I call Carry-Over Charting. What Is Carry-Over Charting? Carry-Over Charting is the documentation practice in which a clinician uses an EHR […]
5 Best AI for Psychotherapy Notes to Improve Compliance (2025 Guide)
5 Best AI for Psychotherapy Notes to Improve Compliance: For mental health professionals, accurate psychotherapy notes are essential for clinical compliance, insurance billing, and protecting patient records. Writing progress notes, session notes, and other clinical documentation often takes hours, leaving providers charting after long telehealth sessions or in-person sessions. The best AI for psychotherapy notes […]
Obtaining Consent Under Illinois HB1806: What Mental Health Providers Need to Know
What HB1806 Actually Says Illinois House Bill 1806, called the Wellness and Oversight for Psychological Resources Act, limits how artificial intelligence can be used in therapy and psychotherapy services. The law prohibits AI from participating in therapeutic communication or making clinical decisions. It allows AI use only for administrative or supplementary support under the supervision […]
AI Scribes Reduce Clinician Burnout and Boost Efficiency: New JAMA Study Aligns with PMHScribe Results
Clinician burnout continues to be one of the most pressing challenges in healthcare today. Long hours spent in the electronic health record (EHR) are a major contributor, often extending the workday well beyond clinical hours. Artificial intelligence (AI) scribes are now emerging as a proven way to reclaim time and improve both productivity and satisfaction. […]