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Insights on launching and scaling insurance-contracted behavioral health programs.

March 25, 2026

Designing an Eating Disorder Treatment Center: Space & Milieu

Clinical guide for operators designing eating disorder treatment facilities: dining rooms, bathrooms, group spaces, and milieu considerations that affect outcomes.

March 25, 2026

Certifications & Specializations for Eating Disorder Clinical Staff

Operator's guide to eating disorder clinical staff certifications: CEDS, CEDS-S, FBT, CBT-E credentials by role for IOP/PHP programs, accreditation, and referrals.

March 25, 2026

Business Plan for an Eating Disorder Program: Funding Guide

Learn how to write an eating disorder treatment program business plan that secures funding from SBA lenders, banks, and investors. Finance-first guide for clinicians.

March 25, 2026

Eating Disorder Crisis Protocols: When to Send to the ER

Evidence-based eating disorder crisis protocol for outpatient clinicians: specific vital sign thresholds, ER referral criteria, and legal documentation requirements.

March 25, 2026

Supporting Families During the Eating Disorder Treatment Wait

Learn how to support families during eating disorder treatment waitlists with structured protocols that keep patients stable and families engaged before admission.

March 25, 2026

Warm Referral vs. Managed Handoff in Eating Disorder Care

Learn the critical difference between warm referral vs managed handoff eating disorder care transitions and how structured protocols reduce no-shows and dropout.

March 25, 2026

Spotting a Hidden ED in Your Anxiety or Depression Patient

Learn to identify eating disorder anxiety depression patterns in your patients. Clinical guide for therapists and PCPs to recognize hidden EDs behind mood symptoms.

March 25, 2026

Cross-Referral With an Eating Disorder Dietitian: A Guide

Learn how to build a structured cross-referral relationship with an eating disorder dietitian that generates consistent bilateral referrals for therapists and RDs.

March 25, 2026

Referring a Pregnant Patient With Anorexia: Clinical Guide

A clinical guide for therapists and OB providers on referring pregnant patients with anorexia to higher-level care, navigating dual-patient risks and ethics.