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Behavioral Health Messaging Strategies

Understanding Behavioral Health Messaging What Is Behavioral Health Messaging? Behavioral health messaging involves crafting targeted messages to promote mental health, encourage positive behaviors, and enhance patient engagement. It encompasses various communication channels, including secure electronic messaging. The Importance of Effective…
Andrew Schatzberg
July 25, 2024
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90846 CPT Code: Family Psychotherapy (Without the Patient Present)

Definition CPT Code 90846 is a procedure code used by licensed behavioral health providers. It specifically refers to Family psychotherapy (without the patient present) and involves sessions lasting 50 minutes. During these sessions, the therapist interacts with family members without the identified patient…
Andrew Schatzberg
July 25, 2024
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What Are SOAP Notes and How Do You Write Them?

Mental health progress notes, also known as clinical notes or treatment notes, are a key part of every behavioral health practice. Progress notes are where you record information about treatments applied and how the patient responds to treatment. The information…
Andrew Schatzberg
July 24, 2024
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5 Practice Policies that Help Maintain Large Practice Success

Running a large behavioral health practice comes with a unique set of challenges. Balancing the volume of patients and the diversity of cases along with the complexities of operational management and staff coordination requires well-defined practice policies. Implementing effective practice…
Andrew Schatzberg
July 5, 2024
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The 5 EHR Process Flows That Empower Growth and Scale

Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems - also known as EMR Software – have become indispensable for behavioral healthcare practices. As the EHR market has grown, systems tailored specifically to mental health have been created to meet the unique requirements of…
Andrew Schatzberg
July 5, 2024
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Medication Management, Therapy, or Both? – Tools and Considerations

Behavioral health providers often use medications, therapy, or a combination of the two. These distinct treatment approaches are important and should be guided by the expertise of clinicians, as well the consideration of the tools your practice will need to…
Andrew Schatzberg
July 3, 2024
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90837 CPT Code: Psychotherapy, 60 Minutes

Definition The 90837 CPT Code represents individual psychotherapy sessions lasting approximately 60 minutes. During these sessions, therapists engage with clients using various modalities to address mental health concerns, emotional well-being, and behavioral patterns. It’s crucial to document the content of…
Andrew Schatzberg
June 28, 2024
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90834 CPT Code: Psychotherapy, 45 minutes

Definition The 90834 CPT code refers to psychotherapy sessions lasting approximately 45 minutes. It is commonly used by mental health professionals to bill for individual therapy sessions. During these sessions, clinicians worth with their patients to address emotional, behavioral, or…
Andrew Schatzberg
June 27, 2024
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How to Become a Therapist: Step-by-Step Guide

Becoming a therapist is a rewarding journey that involves specialized education, certification, and a passion for helping others. Let’s explore the steps to becoming a therapist, the various types of therapists, and the qualifications needed for this fulfilling career. 1.…
Andrew Schatzberg
June 24, 2024