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How To Start a Therapy Practice

How To Start a Therapy Practice Starting your own behavioral health practice requires patience and commitment. The transition from being a clinician to a practice owner is challenging, but also offers unique rewards. In this article, we present a brief…

Andrew SchatzbergMarch 1, 2024

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How EHR Reporting Helps Identify Areas of Improvement for Your Practice

Behavioral health practices must manage a multitude of factors well in order to be successful. Moreover, from patient needs and treatment modalities to regulatory compliance and financial management, practice managers need to make strategic, informed decisions in a number of…

Andrew SchatzbergFebruary 24, 2024

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New Mental Health Medications

The landscape of psychiatric medicine has evolved considerably in recent decades. New mental health medications are often more effective, while also offering fewer and/or less severe side effects. It is important for prescribers and other mental health professionals to stay…

Andrew SchatzbergFebruary 1, 2024

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Internal vs. External Audit for Mental Health Practices

Being prepared for audits is a critical aspect of running a successful mental health practice. And, of course, it’s a field where compliance with regulations and industry standards is non-negotiable. Compliance ultimately protects both patients and practices. The details of…

Andrew SchatzbergJanuary 30, 2024

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2024 ICD-10 Updates

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision (ICD-10) released updates for 2024 related to behavioral health, which went into effect October 1, 2023. This year’s changes include revisions to coding regulations for certain conditions. These revisions help practitioners communicate more…

Andrew SchatzbergJanuary 25, 2024

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Could your patient care process be simpler? A look at Valant’s EHR workflow for the busy clinician

As a behavioral health clinician, you face many demands on your time. The quality of care for patients remains the north star, but time spent in session is not the primary drain for many clinicians—it’s all the paperwork. And much…

Andrew SchatzbergJanuary 16, 2024

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EHR Automation Features That Improve Practice Efficiency

Running a behavioral health practice is demanding, requiring careful juggling of both administrative tasks and patient care. This often leaves private practice managers feeling stretched thin. Fortunately, thanks to advances in technology, EHR automation is poised to offer practices efficiency…

Andrew SchatzbergJanuary 15, 2024

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Build Confidence in Your Business Decisions with These 3 Therapist Resources

We know from experience that successful behavioral health practices collect and analyze data to make informed business decisions. These decisions are reflected in your business plan, which should be updated from time to time based on key performance indicators (KPIs)…

Andrew SchatzbergJanuary 9, 2024

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What Is a PDMP?

A prescription drug monitoring program (PDMP), also known as a prescription monitoring program (PMP), is a computer database operated by a state’s government to track the prescribing of potentially dangerous medications. As of 2023, all 50 states and several U.S.…

Andrew SchatzbergDecember 27, 2023

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From Temporary Solutions to Permanent Success: Choosing the Right Practice Management Tools

In the field of behavioral health, your choice of practice management tools can shape the trajectory of your practice. The right tools matter across healthcare, but because of the particular needs of behavioral health professionals and patients, sometimes practices have…

Andrew SchatzbergDecember 18, 2023

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