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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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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

Therapy Notes vs. Progress Notes

Treatment Plan Template

ICD-10 Codes for Depression 2024 – F32.0–F33.3