Open Notes for Mental Health

In this episode, Parker Anderson and RipsyTech founder/CEO Dr. Tom Tarshis discuss how Open Notes originated, why it was championed by the VA, and the unique questions it raises for mental health providers (including strategies for documenting sensitive information). You’ll also hear about special considerations for adolescent records, the rise of AI-assisted scribing, and how transparency in medical notes can foster stronger patient engagement. 0:00 Introduction 2:09 What is Open Notes and what could it change for patients? 11:45 How does Open Notes affect providers and other fields of medicine? 16:38 What is something that could justify not showing a note to a patient? 19:34 Since the law changed, have you seen a change in how providers word their notes? 24:23 How does writing a note change for couples or group therapy situations? 31:57 The Mental Health Business Moment Of The Week. 33:13 Conclusion