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solo vs. hybrid PMHNP practice models
Solo vs. Hybrid PMHNP Practice Models: Choosing the Right Setup for Your Career BlogBillingPractice AdministrationPractice ManagementPractice OwnerRegulations and ComplianceStarting Your Practice

Solo vs. Hybrid PMHNP Practice Models: Choosing the Right Setup for Your Career

With your psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) license and your Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) number in hand, you have a new question in front of you: What kind of practice are you going to open? PMHNP practice models generally…
Brad Johnson
August 14, 2026
PMHNP credentialing gap
PMHNP Credentialing Gap: How to Generate Revenue Before Insurance Panels Open BlogBillingBilling for Behavioral HealthManaging Your PracticeRegulations and ComplianceStarting Your Practice

PMHNP Credentialing Gap: How to Generate Revenue Before Insurance Panels Open

As a new psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP), you may face a period where you have submitted your insurance panel applications, your practice is open, and your schedule has patients ready to book. But you can’t bill their insurance…
Brad Johnson
August 14, 2026
Valant Earns HITRUST i1 Certification
Valant Earns HITRUST i1 Certification: Strengthening Data Security for Behavioral Health Providers BlogClinical CareComplianceGrowing Your PracticeIndustry NewsManaging Your PracticeNon-Prescribing ClinicianPatient EngagementPractice AdministrationRegulations and Compliance

Valant Earns HITRUST i1 Certification: Strengthening Data Security for Behavioral Health Providers

At Valant, our mission has always been clear: to provide technology and services that connect behavioral health patients and providers, when and how they need care, with tools that improve outcomes for all. A core part of our mission is…
Allister Liberato
May 29, 2026
Legal advisor reads through new mental health parity rule.
Understanding the New Mental Health Parity Rule: Implications for Behavioral Health Practices BlogBillingBilling for Behavioral HealthClinical CareClinical DocumentationClinical ReportingComplianceManaging Your PracticeOffice ManagerPractice AdministrationPractice OwnerPrescribing ClinicianRegulations and Compliance

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
DSM-5 Text Revisions: What Changed, and What Does That Mean for Mental Health Providers? BlogBillerBillingClinical CareClinical DocumentationClinical ReportingCompliancePractice AdministrationPractice OwnerPrescribing ClinicianRegulations and Compliance

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
Therapist documents session using cpt codes for psychotherapy
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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
November 10, 2026
what are psychoeducational groups - therapist explains to patients what psychoeducational groups are
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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
The Impact of Falling Interest Rates and Lower Inflation on Your Behavioral Health Practice BlogEHR TechnologyIndustry NewsManaging Your PracticeNon-Prescribing ClinicianOffice ManagerPractice AdministrationPractice OwnerPrescribing ClinicianRegulations and Compliance

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
Transform Your Workflow: How Wiley Treatment Planners Enhance Care and Save Time BlogClinical CareClinical DocumentationClinical ReportingEHR TechnologyIndustry NewsManaging Your PracticeMeasurement Based CareNon-Prescribing ClinicianOffice ManagerPractice AdministrationPractice OwnerPrescribing ClinicianRegulations and ComplianceTreatment Planning

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