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Value-Based Care vs. Fee-for-Service: Understanding the Key Differences in Healthcare Models

In this article, we will explore behavioral healthcare definitions and compare and contrast value-based care (VBC) vs. fee-for-service models. While the fee-for-service model is more traditional, the newer value-based care model has been gaining popularity in recent years. Let's discuss…

Andrew SchatzbergMarch 1, 2023

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How To Start a Private Practice

How do you start a private mental health practice smoothly and efficiently, with all its moving parts, without overlooking a vital step or getting bogged down in overwhelm? Follow along for a structured map and expert guidance on how to…

Andrew SchatzbergFebruary 24, 2023

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Integrated vs. Non-Integrated Credit Card Processing for Your EHR

Does your behavioral health practice need credit card processing built right into the EHR, or will a third-party service do? Practice size, long-term goals, and budget will all factor into the decision, but here’s a basic overview of the differences…

Andrew SchatzbergFebruary 10, 2023

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How EHR-Integrated Credit Card Processing Benefits My Practice

Why bother with EHR credit card integration? What are the benefits of EHR-integrated card processing vs. processing done through a third-party service, like a countertop terminal? The short answer is yes—a big difference. Credit card integration benefits reach far beyond…

Andrew SchatzbergDecember 14, 2022

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Best Practices for Matching New Patients with Your Therapists

Best Practices for Matching New Patients with Your Therapists Virtual healthcare and online therapist databases have made it easier than ever to find mental health providers. But if you’re an individual seeking therapy, or the manager of a multi-provider practice…

Andrew SchatzbergDecember 5, 2022

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Understanding the New 988 Hotline – What It Means for Your Practice and Behavioral Health as a Whole

A recent federal law called the National Suicide Hotline Designation Act of 2020 requires that the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline be made available via dialing or texting a 3-digit number (988), in addition to the prior 10-digit number (800-273-TALK). The…

Andrew SchatzbergDecember 1, 2022

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Streamline Mental Health Intake by Choosing the Right Patient Portal

You want a steady inflow of new patients to your behavioral health practice. It keeps your business thriving. Yet every new mental health intake requires more administrative work: time spent gathering patient data, setting up a new account and/or EHR…

Andrew SchatzbergNovember 29, 2022

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Does Your Patient Portal Improve the Patient Experience? Why Patient Portal Usability is Critical to Patient Experience.

Improving the patient experience is a primary concern for behavioral health providers. A positive patient experience can keep clients coming back, while a frustrating or confusing experience may push them away. With so much on the line, it’s important to…

Andrew SchatzbergNovember 2, 2022

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Is It Time to Upgrade Your Practice’s Patient Experience? 3 Ways You Can Tell.

The patient experience is a fundamental part of healthcare. However, it's not easy to define, let alone achieve the highest standard. From scheduling and intake to billing and discharge, the patient experience is affected by many factors. This article will…

Andrew SchatzbergNovember 1, 2022

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Beginner’s Guide to Online Billing for Behavioral Health

If you’ve never used online billing for behavioral health practices before, you probably have a lot of questions about how the process works and whether it’s right for your practice. You’ll also need to know how to set up online…

Andrew SchatzbergAugust 25, 2022

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