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Making Sense of Behavioral Health Utilization Review in IOPPHP Programs
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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
September 9, 2026
managing credit card fees without losing patient trust
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Managing Credit Card Fees Without Losing Patient Trust

Operational costs are rising for behavioral health practices. From payroll to liability insurance to office space, margins are tightening. In this context, even small expenses—like credit card processing fees—deserve a closer look. While these fees may seem minor per transaction,…
Allister Liberato
August 18, 2026
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The Unexpected Burden of Billing for Small Behavioral Health Practices BlogBillerBillingBilling for Behavioral HealthPractice ManagementPractice Owner

The Unexpected Burden of Billing for Small Behavioral Health Practices

Billing often becomes one of the biggest administrative burdens for solo and small behavioral health practices. Many such practices begin with a do-it-yourself approach, only to find that managing claims, denials, and payments takes their focus away from clinical and…
Allister Liberato
May 29, 2026
Unblock Your Growth Valant’s Claim Assist Transforms Behavioral Health Billing
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Unblock Your Growth: Valant’s Claim Assist Transforms Behavioral Health Billing

Imagine a digital billing agent that could reduce your charge review time by an average of 50 percent. What would you save in resources if your staff didn’t have to manually review billing charges? What would a higher rate of…
Allister Liberato
May 29, 2026
Therapist works on maintaining work-life balance.
Navigating the Storm: Maintaining Work-Life Balance as a Therapist During Personal Challenges BlogBillingClinical CareClinical DocumentationManaging Your PracticeNon-Prescribing ClinicianOffice ManagerPatient CommunicationsPerformance ReportingPractice AdministrationPractice OwnerPrescribing ClinicianScheduling

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
May 29, 2026
Legal advisor reads through new mental health parity rule.
Understanding the New Mental Health Parity Rule: Implications for Behavioral Health Practices BlogBillingBilling for Behavioral HealthClinical CareClinical DocumentationClinical ReportingComplianceManaging Your PracticeOffice ManagerPractice AdministrationPractice OwnerPrescribing ClinicianRegulations and Compliance

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
May 29, 2026
Clinician review the changes from the March 2022 DSM-5 text revision
DSM-5 Text Revisions: What Changed, and What Does That Mean for Mental Health Providers? BlogBillerBillingClinical CareClinical DocumentationClinical ReportingCompliancePractice AdministrationPractice OwnerPrescribing ClinicianRegulations and Compliance

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
June 18, 2025
Therapist documents session using cpt codes for psychotherapy
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CPT Codes for Psychotherapy

CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) codes are essential for mental health professionals to accurately bill for psychotherapy services. These standardized codes ensure proper reimbursement and streamline the billing process for insurance companies and healthcare providers. What are CPT Codes for Psychotherapy?…
Andrew Schatzberg
November 10, 2026
what are psychoeducational groups - therapist explains to patients what psychoeducational groups are
What Are Psychoeducational Groups? BlogBillingClinical CareClinical DocumentationClinical ReportingComplianceGrowing Your PracticeIndustry NewsManaging Your PracticeNon-Prescribing ClinicianPatient EngagementPractice AdministrationRegulations and Compliance

What Are Psychoeducational Groups?

Psychoeducational groups are structured therapy sessions designed to educate participants about specific mental health conditions, coping strategies, and life skills. These groups combine elements of traditional therapy with educational components, providing a supportive environment for learning and growth. What Happens…
Andrew Schatzberg
July 28, 2026