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Best Practices for Managing the Patient Intake Process at a Large Behavioral Health Practice

The patient intake process sets the tone for a patient's entire treatment journey and significantly impacts their overall experience. That makes an easy and efficient patient intake process vital for the success of any behavioral health practice, but it’s especially…

Andrew SchatzbergMarch 31, 2024

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5 Signs Your Behavioral Health Practice Needs to Regain Centralized Control (And How to Do It)

Efficient operations are the foundation of any successful behavioral health practice, with a thoughtful clinical workflow supporting quality patient care and sustainable practice growth. Centralized control streamlines workflows, fostering collaboration among staff and optimizing resource allocation. Effective practice management requires…

Andrew SchatzbergMarch 21, 2024

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11 EHR Benefits for Large Behavioral Health Practices

Efficient operations are the foundation of success for large behavioral health practices. As practices scale up, they often encounter unique complexities in managing patient care, administrative tasks, and regulatory compliance. Electronic health record (EHR) systems provide benefits that can play…

Andrew SchatzbergMarch 15, 2024

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How To Start a Therapy Practice

Starting your own behavioral health practice requires patience and commitment. The transition from being a clinician to a practice owner is challenging, but also offers unique rewards. In this article, we present a brief guide on how to start a…

Andrew SchatzbergMarch 1, 2024

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New Mental Health Medications

The landscape of psychiatric medicine has evolved considerably in recent decades. New mental health medications are often more effective, while also offering fewer and/or less severe side effects. It is important for prescribers and other mental health professionals to stay…

Andrew SchatzbergFebruary 1, 2024

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Internal vs. External Audit for Mental Health Practices

Being prepared for audits is a critical aspect of running a successful mental health practice. And, of course, it’s a field where compliance with regulations and industry standards is non-negotiable. Compliance ultimately protects both patients and practices. The details of…

Andrew SchatzbergJanuary 30, 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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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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