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Best Psychology Magazines and Journals for Psychologists

In pursuit of continued self-education within the field, many psychologists and therapists turn to magazines, podcasts, and other timely resources to stay up to date on the ever-changing field of psychology and behavioral health. A quick Google search, however, can…

Odd DogMarch 26, 2021

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Outcome Measures and Rating Scales – Where to Start

Outcome measures have been talked about in the behavioral health field for over 20 years yet only 18% of psychiatrists and 11% of psychologists in the US routinely use outcome measures (Fortney, Sladek, & Unützer, 2015). There is a lot…

Heidi AmrineMarch 15, 2021

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Asking for a Raise: How to Negotiate Reimbursement Rates for Behavioral Health in 2024

With reimbursement rates always under threat, behavioral health practitioners in private practice might find themselves at a disadvantage when negotiating higher rates. Larger organizations can afford to hire third-party negotiators to handle it for them but as the person wearing…

Heidi AmrineFebruary 18, 2021

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Valant Welcomes New Chief Technology Officer

We are pleased to announce the appointment of a new Chief Technology Office at Valant, James Jay, who will be leading the Engineering, Product, IT, and Security functions at Valant. In his role, he will be focused on listening to…

Heidi AmrineFebruary 4, 2021

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2021 CPT Codes and E/M Coding Changes

What Your Behavioral Health Practice Needs to Know You’ve likely heard about the recent changes to the CPT code set and are wondering what it means for your behavioral health practice. How will these modifications affect your coding practices? Are…

Heidi AmrineJanuary 22, 2021

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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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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