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Insights on launching and scaling insurance-contracted behavioral health programs.
March 27, 2026
How to Refer an Anorexia Patient to IOP in Chicago
Step-by-step guide for Chicago therapists on how to refer an anorexia patient to IOP: clinical assessment, insurance navigation, warm handoffs, and documentation.
March 27, 2026
Eating Disorder PHP Programs in Illinois: Referral Guide
Illinois therapists: Learn how to refer patients to eating disorder PHP programs, navigate insurance, write effective referrals, and coordinate warm handoffs.
March 27, 2026
Illinois ED Referral Networks: Warm Handoff System Guide
Illinois ED clinicians: Build a warm handoff system that works. Your boots-on-the-ground playbook for referral networks, protocols, and Chicago-area resources.
March 27, 2026
Referring Adolescent Eating Disorder Patients in Illinois: DCFS and Consent Rules
Illinois clinicians: navigate adolescent eating disorder referrals, parental consent laws, DCFS reporting, and custody issues with this legal guide.
March 27, 2026
Chicago Residential Eating Disorder Programs: Therapist Referral Guide
Chicago therapist guide to evaluating residential eating disorder programs: admission criteria, insurance navigation, red flags to avoid, and maintaining care continuity.
March 27, 2026
PCP & Eating Disorder Specialist Coordination: Chicago Guide
Practical guide for Chicago PCPs on coordinating eating disorder care with specialists. Includes medical monitoring protocols, communication tools & referral networks.
March 27, 2026
How to Write an ED Referral Letter That Gets Patients Accepted
Learn how to write an eating disorder referral letter that gets patients accepted fast. Includes template, level of care justification, and what admissions teams need.
March 27, 2026
Illinois Eating Disorder Crisis: When to Call 988 vs. Go to the ER
Illinois clinicians and families: Learn when to call 988 vs. go to the ER for eating disorder crises, plus Illinois-specific resources and decision frameworks.
March 27, 2026
Telehealth ED Referrals in Illinois: Platforms, Limits & Continuity
Illinois therapists: Navigate telehealth eating disorder referrals with guidance on platforms, clinical limits, IOP handoffs, billing, and continuity protocols.