Case Logging for Psychiatry Credentialing
I cannot recommend a specific app for logging psychiatry cases for credentialing purposes, as the provided evidence focuses on electronic health records (EHRs) for patient care rather than personal case logging tools for physician credentialing.
What the Evidence Actually Addresses
The available guidelines and research discuss:
EHR systems for patient care documentation - These are institutional platforms like Epic, Cerner, or Athena that healthcare organizations use for clinical documentation, not personal case logging 1
Patient portal access - Approximately 90% of U.S. health care systems offer patient portals for accessing EHR data, but only 15-30% of patients use them 1
Privacy and security requirements - Any health-related technology must be HIPAA compliant to protect patient information 1
Critical Considerations for Any Case Logging Solution
If you choose to use any app for logging cases, you must ensure HIPAA compliance. Technology that is not HIPAA compliant exposes you to the risk of breach of protected health information and potential licensure action 1.
Key Requirements:
Use only secure, HIPAA-compliant platforms - Many wellness apps are exempt from medical privacy regulations and do not offer adequate data protection 1
Review privacy policies carefully - Research on mental health apps found that few even had privacy policies, and many that did were deemed unacceptable 1
De-identify patient information - Any personal case log should contain no protected health information that could identify patients
Practical Alternatives
For credentialing purposes, consider:
Your institution's EHR reporting features - Most modern EHR systems can generate case logs and procedure reports directly from documented clinical encounters 1
Spreadsheet-based tracking - A secure, password-protected spreadsheet with de-identified data may be more appropriate than third-party apps
Contact your credentialing body - Ask what specific format and documentation they require, as they may have preferred methods or templates