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Impact of Affordable Care Act on Behavioral Health Care

There are three major impacts that the Affordable Care Act (ACA) will have on the Behavioral Health Care industry (BHC). First, it will strengthen behavioral health care benefits through stronger and more complete recognition of parity. Second, we will see…

Heidi AmrineNovember 20, 2013

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Why We Don’t Auto-Code

Monday morning seems as good a day as any to address a concern that my team and I have had for some time: automatic coding. There have been quite a few reports that have come to our attention lately regarding…

Heidi AmrineSeptember 16, 2013

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Inc. 5000 ranks Valant a Start-Up Success

SEATTLE, Washington., Aug. 20, 2013 – Valant is pleased to announce today its inclusion on the Inc, 5000. At 1818, Valant is ranked alongside other elite organizations as one of the fastest-growing private companies in America. As the first 100%…

Heidi AmrineAugust 20, 2013

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How Will the DSM-5 Impact Me?

On May 19, 2013, The APA released the DSM-5 to coincide with its annual conference in San Francisco. There was a bit of fanfare, nothing over the top, but enough to cause conversation among the clinician attendees. Since the conference,…

Heidi AmrineJune 13, 2013

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“Here Comes The Twist” 2013 CPT Coding Changes for Psychiatrists and Behavioral Health Providers

We want to keep you apprised of the current status amidst stakeholders for the 2013 CPT coding changes for behavioral health providers. As a part of this, we want to point out, and help you recognize, issues you may come…

Heidi AmrineApril 3, 2013

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Using Tablets in Your Practice

As CEO of Valant Medical Solutions, and as a practicing psychiatrist, I am motivated to continuously explore the increasing potential technology has in assisting clinicians within their practice. Without a doubt, the availability of powerful and accessible Web Tablets has…

Heidi AmrineMarch 1, 2013

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How Fee Agreements Help You and Your Patients

Fee agreements for your behavioral health care practice are critical because they help manage client expectations, offer protection for providers, and free up time in the long run. Patient's Expectation Patients need to make informed decisions about their clinical treatment…

Heidi AmrineDecember 30, 2012

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Creating a Strong Password for HIPAA

HIPAA Password Security Though it might be enticing to use your pet’s name or your street name, you may be making your accounts more susceptible to a potential security breech. In order to maintain the privacy of patient data particularly…

Heidi AmrineOctober 20, 2012

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Impact of Supreme Court Ruling to Uphold Federal Health Reform Law and Its Effect on Behavioral Health

On Thursday 6/28, the Supreme Court voted 5-4 to uphold the Affordable Care Act. The major impact on behavioral health care providers can be divided in to 3 categories: 1. Increased access to care Care access will increase because of…

Heidi AmrineJuly 2, 2012

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Meaningful Use Deadline Delayed for Mental Health Providers

In July, we wrote about the speculation that Stage 2 of the Medicare incentive program was to be delayed until 2014. On November 30th, HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius confirmed that this would indeed be the case. The original regulation would…

Heidi AmrineDecember 2, 2011

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Impact of Affordable Care Act on Behavioral Health Care

Why We Don’t Auto-Code

Inc. 5000 ranks Valant a Start-Up Success

How Will the DSM-5 Impact Me?

“Here Comes The Twist” 2013 CPT Coding Changes for Psychiatrists and Behavioral Health Providers

Using Tablets in Your Practice

How Fee Agreements Help You and Your Patients

Creating a Strong Password for HIPAA

Impact of Supreme Court Ruling to Uphold Federal Health Reform Law and Its Effect on Behavioral Health

Meaningful Use Deadline Delayed for Mental Health Providers

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