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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
September 2, 2025
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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
November 7, 2024
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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
November 6, 2024
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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
October 23, 2024
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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
October 23, 2024
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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
October 18, 2024
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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
October 7, 2024
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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
October 4, 2024
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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
September 30, 2024
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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
September 30, 2024