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Finding Your Community: The Best of r/therapists for Behavioral Health Providers

Valant

r/therapists offers advice on practice management, such as detailed discussions on handling insurance claims. But managing a therapy practice involves more than just client care, it also includes business operations. Therapists in the community share tools and strategies for improving their workflows and processes. Learn More

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Navigating Complex Payer Rules in Behavioral Health: A Guide for Providers and Billers

Valant

If they feel that insurance coverage will be confusing, they may opt out of treatment rather than risk an unexpected bill. If your practice doesnt carry out the process efficiently, patients will be stuck waiting for treatment. Not only does this hurt those who urgently need help, but it may discourage some clients from getting help at all.

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More than 120M Americans lack adequate access to health care, study finds

Medical Economics

The updated analysis builds on GoodRx’s 2021 whitepaper that mapped “health care deserts” — areas with limited or no access to pharmacies, primary care, hospitals, emergency services or low-cost community health centers. More than 80% of U.S. counties are affected, from pharmacy deserts to a lack of trauma care.

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Understanding the New Mental Health Parity Rule: Implications for Behavioral Health Practices

Valant

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 insurance industry has raised concerns, arguing that the rule could drive up costs. Download Whitepaper

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The Impact of Falling Interest Rates and Lower Inflation on Your Behavioral Health Practice

Valant

Insurance Reimbursement Changes: While not directly tied to interest rates, a more stable economic environment might influence insurance companies’ reimbursement policies , potentially benefiting providers.

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The Importance of HIPAA Compliant Teletherapy Platforms

Valant

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) sets the standard for protecting sensitive patient data. Download our whitepaper to gain a deeper understanding of the relationship between EHRs and the behavioral healthcare model. What is HIPAA and Why is it Crucial in Teletherapy? Download Template

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Meeting Psychiatrists’ Technical Needs: A Practice Owner’s Guide to EHR

Valant

In addition, it’s important to be able to obtain prior authorization from insurance and track prescription statuses. Download Whitepaper Integration In this final section, we will discuss interoperability and potential for collaboration with other providers.