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Insights on launching and scaling insurance-contracted behavioral health programs.
March 24, 2026
How to Handle a State License Complaint or Regulatory Investigation
Learn how to handle a state license complaint or regulatory investigation at your treatment center. Step-by-step guidance for IOP and PHP operators.
March 24, 2026
How to Create an Employee Handbook for a Behavioral Health Practice
Learn what makes an employee handbook for a behavioral health practice different: mandatory reporter policies, HIPAA workforce rules, dual relationships, and more.
March 24, 2026
The True Cost of Staff Turnover at a Treatment Center
The true cost of staff turnover at treatment centers is 2-3x what most operators count. Learn the full financial impact and proven retention strategies.
March 24, 2026
How to Build a DBT Program Inside Your IOP or PHP
Step-by-step guide to implementing a DBT program in your IOP or PHP: staff training, curriculum structure, documentation requirements, and fidelity standards.
March 24, 2026
Trauma-Informed Care: What It Means and How to Implement It
Learn how to implement trauma-informed care beyond compliance. Practical guidance for clinical directors on operationalizing TIC in IOP/PHP treatment centers.
March 24, 2026
Evidence-Based Modalities Every SUD IOP Should Be Offering
Learn which evidence-based modalities SUD IOP programs must offer to satisfy payers, accreditors, and achieve better outcomes. Operator-focused clinical guidance.
March 24, 2026
How to Design a PHP Schedule That Keeps Patients Engaged
Learn how to design a PHP schedule that maximizes patient engagement and reduces dropout. Practical guidance on daily structure, modality mix, and population-specific design.
March 24, 2026
Measurement-Based Care: Why It Matters and How to Get Started
Practical guide to implementing measurement-based care in IOP, PHP, and residential programs. Learn workflows, tools, and EHR integration strategies that work.
March 24, 2026
How to Add a Family Therapy Component to Your Treatment Program
Step-by-step guide for IOP/PHP operators to add a family therapy component: staffing models, billing codes (90847, H0040), consent logistics, and implementation.