By now, you’ve probably heard at least a little bit about all of the novel, invite-only features the Behave+ Software Innovation Lab has been developing recently. In fact, we’ve talked about Ai Assistant and a few of the other exclusive features not long ago on this blog.

But today, we’re thrilled to announce that we’ve created the first and only HIPAA compliant speech-to-text behavioral health EHR. 

Let’s take a deep dive into what some of the possibilities are with this game-changing automation feature and learn what it takes so that you, too, can have this tool at your fingertips.

First, What is Speech to Text? 

Speech to text is an automatic transcription service that allows you to speak into a microphone and have the words you speak transcribed onto the screen. In other words, it’s a way to write without actually touching a keyboard. This feature is also sometimes referred to as “talk to text” or “voice to text.” You’ve likely used it on your phone when composing a text message on the fly. 

Is Behave Health Speech to Text Really HIPAA Compliant? 

Yes. Our speech to text is fully HIPAA compliant and built with behavioral healthcare providers specifically in mind. Complete your speech to text tasks in a private setting appropriate for clinical conversation, of course, but otherwise this feature is as safe and secure as conventionally typing out sensitive personal health information.   

What Can Clinicians Do With Speech to Text in a Behavioral Health Setting? 

Glad you asked. This is where things get really exciting. 

The possibilities for speech to text in a behavioral health EHR setting are endless. You can use speech to text wherever you might consider using conventional word processing. However, there are some workflows that are particularly suited to this tool. 

Namely: 

• Note generation for one-on-ones

• Group notes, progress notes, etc 

• Email composition

• Treatment planning  

• SOAP notes

• Composing quick reminder notes for your own use 

• Asking a quick question

What if I’m a Slow Typist? Can I Use Speech to Text to Speed Up My Behavioral Health Documentation Process? 

Yes, absolutely. Imagine finishing a one-on-one session with a client and simply leaning back in your chair while you dictate a quick progress note in the general direction of your computer! 

With hand-free note generation, you can catch up on your crochet, play Candy Crush or do a little tidying around the office while you speak notes into being. What will you do with the extra time?

Can I Access Other Behave+ Features Using the Speech to Text Feature?

Yes. Absolutely. Ask Behave Ai a question using speech to text and you will get an answer. This is particularly useful when it comes to billing codes or other technical and/or clinical questions with specific, concrete answers.

Where in the Behave Health Universe Can I Use Speech to Text?

Here’s what’s so great about our speech to text: it’s everywhere! Because Behave Health is an all-encompassing, all-in-one software solution for behavioral health organizations, it is already the multi-tool of EHRs. Behave Health handles your revenue cycle, your billing, your clinical department, your housing and bed management needs, and a whole lot more. 

Because every piece of your business is interconnected, it makes sense that your software solution operates in the same seamless way. 

In keeping with this philosophy we decided that speech to text shouldn’t be limited to just a few clinical note fields. We decided to make speech to text available throughout the Behave Health universe. 

Use it when and where it makes sense for you and skip it when you’d rather type.  

How Do I Get Started With Behave Health’s Speech to Text?

Easy, join the waitlist and we’ll be in touch as soon as we have a spot open for you to try this invite-only feature. 

Where Can I Learn More About the Other Exclusive Behave+ Features? 

Great question. You can read more about all of our invite-only exclusive features here. 

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