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Tips for Using Online Platforms to Market Your Behavioral Health Business

Managing a behavioral health practice involves more than providing excellent client care—it also requires strategic business management, including effective marketing. In the field of behavioral health, marketing is about helping people find the support they need. With more people going…
Andrew Schatzberg
September 7, 2024
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How to Maximize Your Reimbursement for Group Therapy Sessions

Group therapy is a powerful treatment modality for many patients and can be cost-effective for practitioners. But for many therapists, maximizing reimbursement for these sessions is challenging. Group therapy involves unique documentation and coding practices that can significantly impact your…
Andrew Schatzberg
September 6, 2024
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An Overview of EHRs Designed for CBT and DBT

An electronic health records (EHR) system can do more than house patient records—an EHR designed for CBT, DBT, and other types of behavioral health therapies can help meet the specific needs of your practice. Choosing an EHR built for behavioral…
Andrew Schatzberg
September 3, 2024
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How Long Does It Take to Become a Mental Health Counselor?

Becoming a mental health counselor is a rewarding career path that allows individuals to make a significant impact on the lives of others. This profession involves helping clients manage and overcome mental and emotional disorders, providing support and guidance. On…
Andrew Schatzberg
August 29, 2024
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What Is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a widely-used, evidence-based form of psychotherapy that focuses on identifying and changing negative thought patterns and behaviors. It is grounded in the idea that our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are interconnected, and that altering negative…
Andrew Schatzberg
August 28, 2024
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Treatment Plan Template

Valant's Treatment Plan Template for Behavioral Health Creating effective treatment plans is essential in behavioral health. They offer a structured roadmap for both practitioners and clients, making sure that everyone is on the same page. A comprehensive treatment plan template…
Allister Liberato
August 21, 2024
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5 Ways to Use Outcome Measures Data

The field of behavioral health has seen a shift toward value-based care. This transition is part of a broader movement across all of healthcare to improve patient outcomes while reducing costs. Value-based care models incentivize providers to deliver high-quality and…
Andrew Schatzberg
August 6, 2024
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Meeting Psychiatrists’ Technical Needs: A Practice Owner’s Guide to EHR

An electronic health record (EHR) system is a critical tool for successful, patient-centered psychiatric practices. There are a number of specific technical requirements for an EHR system that meets psychiatrists’ needs. These translate to core functions of an EHR. Whether…
Andrew Schatzberg
August 3, 2024

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