Introducing Tenor's Golden Thread feature
The Golden Thread is Tenor’s Professional-tier feature that automatically connects your client’s diagnosis, treatment plan, and progress notes.
In clinical best practices, the “golden thread” refers to a clear, continuous line that flows through your entire course of treatment — from what brought the client to therapy, to what you’re working on together, to how sessions are progressing.
Tenor now automates that process so your documentation and your treatment flow stay aligned without extra effort.
Unlock the Full Power of the Golden Thread
The Golden Thread isn’t just about writing cleaner notes. It strengthens the heart of your clinical work.
Stronger Treatment Planning
By linking each progress note back to goals and diagnoses, you get a clear visual of whether your interventions align with the plan — and what needs adjusting. This makes it easier to:
Revisit and update goals at the right time
Ensure sessions stay intentional
Track clinical progress more accurately
More Cohesive Client Care
A connected documentation flow helps you deliver more consistent, structured care. Your session notes naturally support:
Better continuity across long-term clients
Clearer rationale behind interventions
A more organized picture of your client’s journey
It’s easier to pick up where you left off, easier to see change, and easier to stay grounded in the plan you and your client created.
Higher-Quality Documentation
Because sessions automatically link to diagnoses and treatment goals, every note has:
Clear clinical reasoning
Defined purpose
Precise linkage to treatment objectives
This enhances both clinical clarity and record quality.
Stronger Medical Necessity & Reimbursement Rates
Insurance companies now expect clear linkages. Many denials stem from missing or inconsistent connections between:
Diagnosis
Treatment plan
Session content
The Golden Thread ensures your documentation supports medical necessity automatically, making your notes more insurance-ready and increasing the likelihood of faster, successful reimbursement.
How to Access the Golden Thread
The Golden Thread is available on the Professional plan.
To turn it on (or upgrade):
Go to your Settings
Open the Account tab
Scroll to your Plan section
Toggle on the Golden Thread
If you are not yet on Professional, you’ll be prompted to upgrade
Once it’s enabled, the Golden Thread works automatically in your note editor — no extra steps needed.
Why Upgrade
The Golden Thread supports the full arc of therapy, not just the paperwork. With Professional, you can:
Strengthen and clarify treatment planning
Improve continuity of care
Track progress with more accuracy
Create cohesive, clinically grounded documentation
Protect reimbursement and reduce claim denials
Save time while delivering higher-quality care
If you want your notes, your treatment plan, and your client’s progress to align seamlessly, the Golden Thread is one of the most impactful features you can add to your workflow.
Upgrade to the Professional plan to unlock the Golden Thread and elevate your entire treatment flow.