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9 Tools for Therapists Working Remotely

Remote work is a thing we’ve all become very familiar with within the age of COVID. However, working remotely as a therapist or psychiatrist can present a unique set of challenges. From ensuring you have the proper telemedicine technology, abiding…

Odd DogDecember 31, 2020

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The Cures Act and Your EHR: What You Need to Know

Frequently, we are asked “Can my practice be compliant with Cures Act when using Valant?”. The short answer is Yes. Here, we’ll explain what Cures Act is and what you need to know when evaluating EHR software for your behavioral…

Heidi AmrineDecember 23, 2020

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ICD-10 Code Cheat Sheet for Mental Health – 2020 Update

An Expanded List of Common Diagnostic Codes for Mental & Behavioral Health. A testament to the nature of the healthcare industry, changes occur continuously and challenge the ways we use technology, apply care, and even classify diagnoses. The familiarity and…

Heidi AmrineDecember 14, 2020

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How to Hire Employees for Your Private Practice

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, a division of the United States Department of Health & Human Services, predicts a nationwide shortage of 10,000 to nearly 50,000 mental health professionals by 2025 if the current trends continue. The…

Odd DogNovember 24, 2020

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Webinar: Boosting Clinical Productivity and Automating Your Payroll

When it comes to defining the right key performance indicators (KPIs) to track for your behavioral health practice, it can be hard to know where to start. One of the KPIs that is important for every practice to measure is…

Heidi AmrineNovember 20, 2020

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Developing A Business Plan for Your Mental Health Private Practice

Developing A Business Plan for Your Mental Health Private Practice Business plans act as the foundation for any type of business and are important for setting benchmarks to measure success. But how do you write a business plan for a…

Odd DogNovember 2, 2020

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COVID-19: When Is it Time To Re-Open Your Therapy Office?

Like thousands of mental health professionals across the country, you are probably working on your private practice reopening plan and have a lot of questions. Is now the right time to reopen? Are my patients ready to come back to…

Odd DogOctober 26, 2020

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4 Ways a Behavioral Health EHR Will Increase Your Profitability

The Electronic Health Records (EHR) market continues to boom, however there are still many within the behavioral healthcare industry hesitant to make that next step. One of the biggest (and most justifiable) fears is cost. However, what some practices fail…

Heidi AmrineOctober 19, 2020

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Ultimate Guide to EHR Implementation

“How’s work going?” “Stressful. We’re in the middle of an implementation.” This conversation happens too often. EHR implementations are typically time-consuming with inflexible project plans that demand adherence to foreign workflows. Not-too-surprisingly, EHR sales teams tend to keep this onboarding…

Heidi AmrineOctober 19, 2020

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Valant Announces New CEO – October 2020

Date: October 2020 - Valant announced this week the appointment of new CEO, Ram Krishnan, who will be leading the organization through its next phase of growth. Under Ram’s leadership, and with the continued partnership of Dr. Lischner, Valant will…

Heidi AmrineOctober 7, 2020

Therapy Notes vs. Progress Notes

Treatment Plan Template

ICD-10 Codes for Depression 2024 – F32.0–F33.3