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Legal advisor reads through new mental health parity rule.
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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
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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
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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
September 9, 2026
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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
Clinician looks at falling interest rates and slowing inflation
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The Impact of Falling Interest Rates and Lower Inflation on Your Behavioral Health Practice

As we close out 2024, the economic landscape has shifted. Expectations of falling interest rates and lower inflation earlier in the year have come to pass, and these changes can have significant implications for behavioral health practices, affecting everything from…
Andrew Schatzberg
May 29, 2026
Therapist Explains How Wiley Treatment Planners Enhance Care and Save Time
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Transform Your Workflow: How Wiley Treatment Planners Enhance Care and Save Time

Effective treatment planning is crucial for providing high-quality behavioral healthcare. Wiley Treatment Planners, which offer a streamlined approach to creating comprehensive, evidence-based treatment plans, is a valuable tool for behavioral health professionals. Efficient treatment planning is important, too—it allows providers…
Andrew Schatzberg
May 29, 2026
Teens on social media in need of social media warning labels
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Proposed Social Media Warning Labels: What Behavioral Health Providers Should Know

Although social media platforms can help us stay in touch with friends, colleagues, and family, these services also have a toxic side, especially for young people. In his June 2024 op-ed, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy called for a surgeon…
Andrew Schatzberg
May 29, 2026
Therapist treats a patient diagnosed with icd 10 code for ptsd, f43.10
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ICD-10 Code for PTSD (F43.10)

The ICD-10 code for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is F43.10. This code falls under the category of anxiety disorders and is used for diagnosing and coding this mental health condition in medical records. It's essential for mental health professionals and…
Andrew Schatzberg
August 19, 2026
Patient has a therapy session using a hipaa compliant teletherapy platform
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The Importance of HIPAA Compliant Teletherapy Platforms

In the rapidly evolving landscape of behavioral health, teletherapy has become an essential tool for mental health professionals. However, with this digital transformation comes the critical need for HIPAA compliant teletherapy platforms. These platforms ensure that patient privacy and data…
Andrew Schatzberg
June 15, 2026
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Stalemate on Schedule II Telehealth Prescribing May Hinder Extension of Pandemic-Era Flexibilities

Telehealth has become an integral part of behavioral healthcare delivery, but regulatory changes may shape how providers can use telehealth to prescribe medications. Current telehealth prescribing flexibilities allow providers to prescribe controlled substances without an initial in-person evaluation. These flexibilities,…
Andrew Schatzberg
May 29, 2026