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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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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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Internal vs. External Audit for Mental Health Practices

Being prepared for audits is a critical aspect of running a successful mental health practice. And, of course, it’s a field where compliance with regulations and industry standards is non-negotiable. Compliance ultimately protects both patients and practices. The details of…

Andrew SchatzbergJanuary 30, 2024

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Build Confidence in Your Business Decisions with These 3 Therapist Resources

We know from experience that successful behavioral health practices collect and analyze data to make informed business decisions. These decisions are reflected in your business plan, which should be updated from time to time based on key performance indicators (KPIs)…

Andrew SchatzbergJanuary 9, 2024

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From Temporary Solutions to Permanent Success: Choosing the Right Practice Management Tools

In the field of behavioral health, your choice of practice management tools can shape the trajectory of your practice. The right tools matter across healthcare, but because of the particular needs of behavioral health professionals and patients, sometimes practices have…

Andrew SchatzbergDecember 18, 2023

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Starting a New Private Practice: Do You Need a New EHR?

People who dream of starting a private practice in the field of behavioral health rarely daydream about the logistics involved. But preparing for common challenges is fundamental to success. Before you take on the roles of both behavioral health provider…

Andrew SchatzbergDecember 5, 2023

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The 6 Most Common Things To Know About Running a Private Practice

Starting a private practice in behavioral health is a dream for many. Doing so means having a chance to make a positive impact on people’s lives while having more control over your work. However, when running a private practice, there’s…

Andrew SchatzbergNovember 14, 2023

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How Hiring a Prescriber Can Improve Quality of Patient Care and Grow Your Therapy Practice

Adding a practitioner with prescriptive authority to your therapy practice can help expand your practice and improve your quality of patient care. Patients have been shown to benefit from the combination of psychotherapy and medication for disorders such as depression.…

Andrew SchatzbergOctober 14, 2023

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Things to Consider When Opening Your Own Private Practice

Welcome to your journey of opening your own private practice in mental health! Several early keys to success are defining your practice’s vision and niche, navigating laws and regulations, budgeting and creating a business plan. Subsequently, you'll need to decide…

Andrew SchatzbergAugust 5, 2023

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Security of Integrated Credit Card Processing vs. Standalone

The security of your patients’ sensitive information is of utmost importance, and it’s not limited to treatment records. If you accept payment via credit or debit card, as most practices do, you must also protect your patients’ payment information. The…

Andrew SchatzbergSeptember 10, 2022

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