Skip to main content
Category

Patient Portal

Explore Patient Portal Resources. Valant is the leading electronic health records software for behavioral health private practices.

BlogClinical DocumentationNon-Prescribing ClinicianOffice ManagerPatient CommunicationsPatient PortalPractice OwnerPrescribing ClinicianTreatment Planning

The Disadvantages of Price Shopping Your Next EHR

Digitization has transformed many fields, including medicine. For modern behavioral health practices, electronic health records (EHRs) have become an indispensable tool. These digital systems offer numerous benefits, such as improved patient care and enhanced compliance with regulations. However, perhaps driven…
Andrew Schatzberg
September 28, 2023
BillingBlogClinical DocumentationGrowing your practiceManaging your practiceNon-Prescribing ClinicianOffice ManagerPatient engagementPatient PortalPractice administrationPractice OwnerPrescribing Clinician

Goals for 2023 – Grow Your Mental Health Practice

Grow your mental health practice in the second half of 2023 by setting, adjusting, and reaching achievable SMART goals around patient growth, finances, staff, and EHR. Many business owners shy away from goal setting because of overwhelm. Mental health practitioners,…
Andrew Schatzberg
July 22, 2023
BillingBlogClinical careClinical DocumentationEHR technologyIntake and Assessment AutomationManaging your practiceNon-Prescribing ClinicianOffice ManagerPatient CommunicationsPatient PortalPractice administrationPractice OwnerPrescribing ClinicianProspective Patient ManagementSchedulingTelehealth

Goals for 2023 – Improve Your Mental Health Practice

There is always room to improve your mental health practice. As we head into the second half of 2023, consider these possible priorities to finish the year off strong. Increase Provider & Staff Productivity with the Right Tools Consider the…
Andrew Schatzberg
June 28, 2023
BlogClinical DocumentationClinical ReportingEHR technologyGrowing your practiceManaging your practiceNon-Prescribing ClinicianOffice ManagerPatient PortalPerformance ReportingPractice administrationPractice OwnerPrescribing Clinician

5 Strategies for Scaling a Practice—And How Technology Can Help

Is your behavioral health business ready to grow? Do you have the tools to support scaling your practice with technology? Increased demand for mental health treatment makes this an excellent time for practice owners to consider scaling up, whether that…
Andrew Schatzberg
May 24, 2023
BillingBlogClinical DocumentationEHR technologyIntake and Assessment AutomationIntegrated Credit Card ProcessingManaging your practiceNon-Prescribing ClinicianOffice ManagerPatient PortalPractice administrationPractice OwnerPrescribing ClinicianTelehealthTransitioning from Paper

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 on-paper record keeping. Once the EHR implementation process is complete, the software should make practice management easier,…
Andrew Schatzberg
March 31, 2023
BillerBilling for behavioral healthBlogClinical careClinical DocumentationClinical ReportingEHR technologyIndustry newsManaging your practiceMeasurement based careNon-Prescribing ClinicianOffice ManagerPatient PortalPractice administrationPractice OwnerPrescribing Clinician

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

Value-Based Care vs. Fee-for-Service 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…
Andrew Schatzberg
March 1, 2023
BlogClinical careClinical DocumentationEHR technologyGroup TherapyGrowing your practiceIntake and Assessment AutomationManaging your practiceNon-Prescribing ClinicianPatient PortalPractice administrationPractice OwnerPrescribing ClinicianTelehealth

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 Schatzberg
February 24, 2023
BillerBillingBilling for behavioral healthBlogEHR technologyIntegrated Credit Card ProcessingManaging your practiceNon-Prescribing ClinicianOffice ManagerPatient PortalPractice administrationPractice OwnerPrescribing Clinician

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 Schatzberg
February 10, 2023