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EHR Implementation Best Practices

The use of electronic health record (EHR) systems in mental health practices to store, organize, and analyze healthcare data brings many advantages over paper-based record-keeping. Once the EHR implementation process is complete, the software should make practice management easier, clinical…
Andrew Schatzberg
February 19, 2026
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90791 CPT Code

Diagnostic Evaluation: Using CPT Code 90791 CPT codes create a common language across behavioral health billing, clinical documentation, and payer communication. Each code represents a specific type of clinical service, making it possible for anyone in healthcare to understand the…
Allister Liberato
December 1, 2025
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Making Sense of Behavioral Health Utilization Review in IOP/PHP Programs

A Friendly Guide for Providers Navigating the World of Insurance, Documentation, and Better Patient Care Introduction If you’re working in behavioral health—especially in Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) or Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP)—you’ve probably heard the term “Utilization Review” (UR) more…
Allister Liberato
October 2, 2025
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Navigating the Storm: Maintaining Work-Life Balance as a Therapist During Personal Challenges

Behavioral health professionals often juggle the weight of their clients' emotional needs alongside their own personal struggles. This burden can lead to burnout, compassion fatigue, and a decline in well-being. Therapists are not immune to personal challenges; balancing work with…
Andrew Schatzberg
November 7, 2024
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Understanding the New Mental Health Parity Rule: Implications for Behavioral Health Practices

The Biden administration announced a finalized Mental Health Parity Rule on September 9, 2024, bringing significant changes to how insurers cover mental health care. The new rule, intended to update and expand the 2008 Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity…
Andrew Schatzberg
November 7, 2024
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DSM-5 Text Revisions: What Changed, and What Does That Mean for Mental Health Providers?

(Updated 11/6/2024) In March of 2022, the American Psychological Association (APA) released changes to its diagnostic manual, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition. These text revisions updated the DSM-5 to include new diagnoses, clarifying language for…
Andrew Schatzberg
November 6, 2024