The Benefits of Having Empathy While Adopting A New EHR Software
Do not leave empathy, both for yourself and your staff, out of the equation when implementing an electronic health record (EHR). A new EHR software system is a major undertaking. Without the support of everyone within the organization, things can…
Andrew SchatzbergJune 12, 2026
Growing a Practice Through Acquisition: Key Considerations and Best Practices
In this article, we will discuss the process of growing your behavioral health practice through acquisition. We will focus primarily on expanding an existing practice that you have already established, although some of the discussion will be relevant if you…
Andrew SchatzbergFebruary 24, 2025
5 Strategies for Scaling a Practice—And How Technology Can Help
Is your behavioral health business ready to grow? Do you have the tools to support scaling your practice with technology? Increased demand for mental health treatment makes this an excellent time for practice owners to consider scaling up, whether that…
Andrew SchatzbergFebruary 24, 2025
Growth Strategies for Behavioral Health Practices: Weighing the Decision to Build or Buy
With demand exploding for behavioral health treatment, and trends in technology and care modalities changing the industry, it’s more important than ever for practices to have a strong growth strategy. Significant opportunities exist for mental health practices that are ready…
Andrew SchatzbergFebruary 24, 2025
What Is E-Prescribing and How Does it Work?
Technology has allowed mental health providers to move many tasks online. Just as scheduling, clinical notes, and entire therapy sessions can happen digitally, so too can the prescription process. E-prescribing refers to the process of submitting prescription orders to pharmacies…
Andrew SchatzbergFebruary 24, 2025
Why Your Practice Should Accept Insurance for Therapy Along With Private Pay
As a mental health provider, the idea of accepting insurance for therapy can feel daunting. Accepting insurance in private practice involves a lengthy credentialing process and requires you to cede some control over your pricing structure and the speed at…
Andrew SchatzbergAugust 18, 2026
How To Get Paneled with Insurance Companies and the Pros & Cons
In this article, we will dive into insurance panels for private practices, which can be a great way to find a reliable stream of behavioral health patients. What Is an Insurance Panel? Joining an insurance panel means signing a contract…
Andrew SchatzbergAugust 18, 2026
The Great Patient Scheduling Debate: Should Patients Be Able to Self-Schedule?
Patient scheduling is one of the most critical workflows to optimize at your behavioral health practice because it is one of the most frequent tasks on any given day. As with so many administrative processes, technology has revolutionized appointment booking,…
Andrew SchatzbergFebruary 24, 2025
Valant Featured in 'Telepsych Health - The Future of Psychiatry' Podcast Valant CEO Ram Krishnan was recently invited to join The Future of Psychiatry Podcast, hosted by Dr. Bruce Bassi MD MS (an addiction psychiatrist and biomedical engineer), to talk…
Allister LiberatoJuly 20, 2026
