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Using Measurement-Based Care to Improve Patient Outcomes in Mental Health

A growing body of research affirms that behavioral health treatments are far more effective when clinicians use objective measures to assess patient progress. This practice, known within behavioral health as measurement-based care, involves the repeated screening of patient symptoms over…

Andrew SchatzbergAugust 25, 2021

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How to Create a Great Behavioral Telehealth Patient Experience

Telehealth has taken the healthcare field by storm, and behavioral health is no exception. As an innovative method of healthcare delivery, telehealth was already a rising trend before the advent of COVID-19. Now the pandemic has cemented the popularity of…

Andrew SchatzbergAugust 20, 2021

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E/M Codes for Psychiatrists: Coding Basics

In the field of psychiatry, practitioners share a common headache with the rest of the medical industry – medical coding and billing. It is essential that psychiatrists understand the nuances of this complex area in order to maximize reimbursement and…

Andrew SchatzbergAugust 18, 2021

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Industry Adoption of Measurement-Based Care: How to Get There

Measurement-based care has the potential to revolutionize behavioral health care. With its demonstrated improvements in patient outcomes and engagement, a strong argument can be made for adopting it as the standard method of care across the entire industry. The physical…

Andrew SchatzbergAugust 12, 2021

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Getting Started with Mental Telehealth Billing

Furnishing telehealth services is a no-brainer (pardon the pun) for mental healthcare providers. With the convenience, efficiency and popularity of telehealth, it is an easy decision for most mental health specialists to adopt this form of patient care delivery. The…

Heidi AmrineAugust 3, 2021

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Best Podcasts for Mental Health Professionals

Podcasts for mental health professionals have become increasingly common in this busy age where psychiatrists want to add to their knowledge but do not always have the time to read. Valant understands the time crunch and is here to help;…

Heidi AmrineAugust 2, 2021

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The 5 Biggest EHR Mistakes Behavioral Health Practices Make

We all make mistakes, but not all mistakes are equal. Some will end up costing your practice time, profitability, and even patients. Here are the top five EHR mistakes behavioral health practices make and how to avoid them. 1.…

Andrew SchatzbergJuly 9, 2021

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Solo to Group Practice: Transitioning to a Group Psychotherapy Practice

Great news: your practice is thriving! Bad news: you’re turning away new patients. Having too much business is certainly a good problem to have, but it can prompt a lot of questions in the mind of a solo practitioner —…

Heidi AmrineJune 25, 2021

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Driving Adoption of Measurement-Based Care in Your Practice

If you’re considering measurement-based care for your behavioral health practice, you probably know the benefits: better insight into patient progress, more targeted treatment, and improved patient outcomes, to name just a few. However, several barriers to the implementation of measurement-based…

Heidi AmrineJune 21, 2021

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Pitfalls of Choosing a Multi-Specialty EHR

When it comes to practice management software, you need a product built specifically for behavioral health. EHRs meant to serve multiple healthcare disciplines may not offer your practice the functionality you need to deliver the best care to patients. Many…

Heidi AmrineJune 21, 2021

How To Get Paid For Measurement-Based Care