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What is EHR Software?

An electronic health record (EHR) is a centralized digital collection of patient data that has completely replaced paper records in most behavioral health practices. Typical information included in a patient EHR includes medical history, current and past medications, allergy alerts,…

Odd DogSeptember 15, 2020

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Considerations for Choosing an EHR : An Interview with Melinda Fierros, MD

The various options of EHRs are vast. Going through the process of choosing an EHR can be time consuming and complex. Melinda Fierros, MD shares her journey in shopping for an EHR and why she ultimately chose Valant as the…

Heidi AmrineMay 21, 2020

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Benefits of Using Valant EHR

An Interview with Dr. Kevin D. Arnold, PhD There's no doubt that electronic health records (EHR) software like Valant can make healthcare provider offices more efficient. From centralized patient information to online appointment scheduling, an EHR is an opportunity for…

Odd DogOctober 7, 2019

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How to Improve Collections in Mental Health

Four key methods for private practices to mitigate outstanding patient balances High deductible insurance plans are becoming increasingly common in health care, and have patients taking on more of the financial responsibility. As out-of-pocket costs rise, the probability of having…

Heidi AmrineJune 20, 2017

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Should I Outsource My Billing?

A guide to determine the best billing model for your private practice. Efficient, cost-effective, and accurate billing is the backbone of a healthy behavioral health practice. As the owner of a private practice, you have to determine the most economical…

Heidi AmrineJuly 27, 2016

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Practice Management for Growing Behavioral Health Practices and Professional Billing Services

How automation with Valant for practice management equates to quality and growth. Profile Jacob Hamm, Gulf Coast Behavioral Health (formerly A&M Psychiatric Services) and Practice Management Consulting Background Jacob Hamm offers a unique perspective as a Valant user in…

Heidi AmrineDecember 8, 2015

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Patient payment agreement: 5 ways to improve collections

Drafting a patient payment agreement and collecting fees is probably not your favorite part about running a behavioral healthcare practice, but it’s vital to your practice’s survival as a business. Clinicians often worry that business transactions with patients can interfere…

Heidi AmrineOctober 9, 2015

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DSM-5 Codes

Actually... there is no such thing as DSM-5 codes! DSM-5 is a set of diagnosis classifications, criteria, and descriptions. The codes associated with the DSM-5 diagnosis are actually the ICD-9 codes and ICD-10 codes used for insurance billing. Here’s an…

Heidi AmrineJuly 28, 2015

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10 facts about ICD-10 for Behavioral Health

Here are some quick ICD-10 facts to help ease your transition from ICD-9: Every behavioral health ICD-10 code starts with an F Overall, the number of total codes jump from 14,000 to 69,000 Luckily for behavioral health, 50% of all…

Heidi AmrineJuly 14, 2015

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ICD-10: What Behavioral Health Clinicians and Billers Need to Know

October 1 will get here before you know it! What do Behavioral Health professionals need to know about the upcoming transition to ICD-10? This whitepaper highlights the key differences between ICD-9 and ICD-10 behavioral health diagnostic codes as well as…