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Should You Switch EHRs Before Transitioning From Solo to Group Practice?

There are key transitions in any business when it makes sense to pause and consider updating your tools and practices. In the behavioral health field, one of these points is when you're growing from a solo provider practice to a…

Andrew SchatzbergDecember 16, 2023

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Partnering with Your EHR

Communication with your EHR provider is important for the health of your practice, especially if practice growth is your goal. Your EHR can facilitate practice growth in many ways, but only if it meets your specific needs. When your EHR…

Andrew SchatzbergDecember 12, 2023

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Resurgens Technology Partners Invests in Valant

Resurgens Technology Partners, a software-focused private equity firm, today announced its investment in Valant, a cloud-based EHR for behavioral health practices. Based in Seattle, Valant aims to make the world a mentally healthier place, providing technology to better connect behavioral health…

Andrew SchatzbergDecember 8, 2023

EHR technology Growing your practice White Paper

Growth Checklist Whitepaper

Introducing Valant's Exclusive Growth Checklist Whitepaper If you are starting or growing your behavioral health practice, you’ve probably envisioned what you’d like your dream practice to look like—how large it will be, what treatment focus it will have, and how…

Allister LiberatoDecember 6, 2023

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Starting a New Private Practice: Do You Need a New EHR?

People who dream of starting a private practice in the field of behavioral health rarely daydream about the logistics involved. But preparing for common challenges is fundamental to success. Before you take on the roles of both behavioral health provider…

Andrew SchatzbergDecember 5, 2023

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Gathering Provider Feedback at Your Growing Practice

Provider feedback is a powerful tool for behavioral health practices: Feedback is a valuable indicator of whether or not things are on the right track. Gathering feedback, and then acting on it, can improve your practice’s efficiency and overall patient…

Andrew SchatzbergDecember 1, 2023

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Benefits for Therapists: Beyond Wages

Even as the field of behavioral health grows, retaining skilled providers can prove challenging for growing practices. While competitive wages are of course crucial, innovative incentives beyond pay can play a pivotal role in provider retention. A more holistic approach…

Andrew SchatzbergDecember 1, 2023

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Is it Possible to Make Billers and Providers Happy in Behavioral Health?

In the mental healthcare landscape, billers and providers face challenges related to workloads and regulations. When their processes aren’t aligned, these challenges can become worse. Optimizing billing and provider satisfaction in behavioral health should be a priority for every practice.…

Andrew SchatzbergNovember 29, 2023

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Avoid Customization with a Specialty-Specific EHR

Are you considering customizations to your EHR? Behavioral health practices frequently find that they need customizations to better support their work. That’s because many EHRs are “generalist” systems, designed to fit the needs of your average physical healthcare discipline. Using…

Andrew SchatzbergNovember 28, 2023

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The 6 Most Common Things To Know About Running a Private Practice

Starting a private practice in behavioral health is a dream for many. Doing so means having a chance to make a positive impact on people’s lives while having more control over your work. However, when running a private practice, there’s…

Andrew SchatzbergNovember 14, 2023

How To Get Paid For Measurement-Based Care