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Insights on launching and scaling insurance-contracted behavioral health programs.
March 25, 2026
Medical Stability Assessment Before Admitting an Eating Disorder Patient
Learn how to conduct medical stability assessments for eating disorder admissions. Vital signs, lab panels, ASAM criteria, and intake protocols for IOP/PHP programs.
March 25, 2026
DSM-5 Diagnostic Criteria for ARFID: What Every Clinician Needs to Know in 2025
Comprehensive guide to ARFID DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for clinicians. Learn differential diagnosis, assessment tools, subtypes, and level of care decisions.
March 25, 2026
IOP vs. PHP for Eating Disorders: Choosing the Right Level of Care
Clinical guide to IOP vs PHP eating disorder placement: medical criteria, insurance requirements, step-up indicators, and transition strategies for clinicians.
March 25, 2026
Binge Eating Disorder vs. Bulimia Nervosa: Key Clinical Differences
Learn the critical binge eating disorder vs bulimia nervosa differences that determine treatment approach, medications, and outcomes. Expert guide for clinicians and families.
March 25, 2026
CBT-E, FBT, and MANTRA for Anorexia: Evidence Compared
Compare CBT-E, FBT, and MANTRA for anorexia nervosa. Evidence-based research on which therapy works best for adolescents vs. adults, outcomes, and how to choose.
March 25, 2026
When to Refer an Eating Disorder Patient to a Higher Level of Care: A Clinical Decision Guide
A clinical decision framework for therapists and dietitians: concrete medical, behavioral, and functional criteria for eating disorder higher level of care referrals.
March 25, 2026
Dietitians in Eating Disorder Treatment: What Therapists Need to Know
Learn how therapists and dietitians collaborate in eating disorder treatment teams. Discover communication strategies, scope clarification, and best practices for IOP/PHP settings.
March 25, 2026
Co-Occurring Disorders in Eating Disorder Patients
Co-occurring disorders eating disorder treatment requires integrated care. Learn why treating OCD, anxiety, PTSD, and eating disorders simultaneously outperforms sequential approaches.
March 25, 2026
Refeeding Syndrome: What Outpatient Therapists Must Know
Outpatient therapists must recognize refeeding syndrome risks in eating disorder patients. Learn warning signs, high-risk profiles, and when to escalate care.