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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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How Therapy Appointment Reminders Can Help Your Practice

They show up on our phones, drop into our inboxes, and ping us through voicemail: appointment reminders. If you’ve visited any appointment-focused provider in recent years, from a doctor to a hairstylist to your tax accountant, you’ve probably gotten one…

Andrew SchatzbergJune 4, 2022

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“Valant Saves Lives”: Betts Psychiatric Streamlines Work to Better Care for Patients

Betts Psychiatric Streamlines Work to Better Care for Patients: William Betts, PMHNP-BC, founded his practice Betts Psychiatric PC to fill a need he saw for more personalized patient care within the mental health system. He wanted a practice where providers…

Allister LiberatoMay 31, 2022

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Mental Health Billing: 3 Ways to Increase the Odds That You’ll Get Paid

Mental health billing can feel like a gauntlet. Between navigating differing guidelines from different payers, keeping track of aging claims, appealing denials, and collecting payment from clients, it’s easy to fall behind or get discouraged. Luckily, there are steps you…

Andrew SchatzbergMay 19, 2022

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How to Run a Successful Group Therapy Session

Group therapy can be a powerful treatment modality when done right. Research affirms it as equally effective compared to individual therapy, and the relatively lower cost puts this service within reach of patients who struggle to access behavioral health care…

Andrew SchatzbergApril 23, 2022

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ICD-11 2022 Updates

The ICD-11 has been approved by the World Health Organization and came into effect for member states as of January 2022. But what does that mean for U.S. providers? Let's review the ICD-11 2022 updates. The newest version of the…

Andrew SchatzbergApril 19, 2022

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The Tools You Need for a Successful Group Therapy Session

What factors determine the success of a therapy group? Provider training, group cohesion, consistent attendance—these things each play a major role in effective group treatment. Less acknowledged, however, is what goes on behind the scenes, including the software and systems…

Andrew SchatzbergApril 14, 2022

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Tips for Finding the Right Billing Partner for Your Behavioral Health Practice

Searching for a billing partner for your behavioral health practice can feel like a catch-22. You need their services precisely because you aren’t an expert biller, but how can you vet the quality of their services if you don’t specialize…

Andrew SchatzbergMarch 29, 2022

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Mental Health Billing 101: What Every Therapist Needs to Know

If you’re new to mental health billing, you may feel overwhelmed, uncertain, or anxious about the process. Don’t worry; that’s normal! Most mental health experts aren’t trained to navigate the medical billing landscape. After all, billing is closer to business…

Andrew SchatzbergMarch 25, 2022