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5 Practice Policies that Help Maintain Large Practice Success

Running a large behavioral health practice comes with a unique set of challenges. Balancing the volume of patients and the diversity of cases along with the complexities of operational management and staff coordination requires well-defined practice policies. Implementing effective practice…

Andrew SchatzbergJuly 5, 2024

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The 5 EHR Process Flows That Empower Growth and Scale

Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems have become indispensable for behavioral healthcare practices. As the EHR market has grown, systems tailored specifically to mental health have been created to meet the unique requirements of this field. Today, efficient EHRs play a…

Andrew SchatzbergJuly 5, 2024

Medication Management, Therapy, or Both? – Tools and Considerations

Behavioral health providers often use medications, therapy, or a combination of the two. These distinct treatment approaches are important and should be guided by the expertise of clinicians, as well the consideration of the tools your practice will need to…

Andrew SchatzbergJuly 3, 2024

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Weighing the Tradeoffs of Starting Your Practice with a Cheap EHR Solution

Imagine starting your behavioral health practice with an EHR system that feels like a real bargain—until it starts wasting your time and compromising your care. Learn why the supposed savings of a cheap EHR solution may not bear out, and…

Andrew SchatzbergJuly 3, 2024

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Telemedicine: Transforming Behavioral Health with Technology

Definitions and History Telemedicine, also known as telehealth, refers to the delivery of healthcare services virtually using technology. It allows patients and providers to connect remotely, bridging geographical gaps and improving access to care. The concept of telemedicine dates back…

Andrew SchatzbergJune 20, 2024

How to Use Interstate Compacts to See More Telehealth Clients

Providing telehealth therapy services over the Internet can expand your business and be rewarding, too. Telehealth can fit into your clients’ busy schedules so that they can obtain care that they might not otherwise have access to. Since the COVID-19…

Andrew SchatzbergJune 4, 2024

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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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EHR Features that Help Standardize your Behavioral Health Practice

As practices expand to accommodate more providers, it becomes more important to standardize operations. Without standardization, managing a larger practice can quickly become an unruly, inefficient process. Worse yet, it could lead to inconsistent patient care. When your practice scales…

Andrew SchatzbergMarch 26, 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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