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

March 26, 2026

When to Refer to a Psychiatrist for ED Care in New York

New York clinician guide on when to refer eating disorder patients to psychiatrists. Covers NYC access challenges, Medicaid, telepsychiatry, and Kendra's Law.

March 26, 2026

ForwardCare: Eating Disorder Referrals in NYC

ForwardCare solves NYC's fragmented eating disorder referral crisis with verified provider profiles, borough-level filtering, and warm handoffs built for the five boroughs.

March 26, 2026

PCP & Eating Disorder Therapist Coordination: NYC Guide

Practical guide to PCP eating disorder therapist coordination in NYC. Borough-specific protocols for medical monitoring, referrals, and care coordination.

March 26, 2026

ED Crisis Hospitalization Referrals in NYC: A Guide

NYC therapist protocol for eating disorder crisis hospitalization: which Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens hospitals to use, NY involuntary hold laws, crisis referral steps.

March 26, 2026

Warm Handoff Protocol for ED Patients: NYC Tri-State Guide

Step-by-step warm handoff protocol for NYC Tri-State eating disorder referrals. Navigate cross-state transitions between NY, NJ, and CT programs effectively.

March 26, 2026

How to Open an Eating Disorder Clinic in New York (2026)

Complete 2026 guide to opening an eating disorder clinic in New York State. OMH Article 31 licensing, CON process, NYC credentialing, staffing & startup costs.

March 26, 2026

OMH Article 31 Licensing for Behavioral Health Clinics in NYC

Complete guide to OMH Article 31 behavioral health clinic licensing in NYC: CON requirements, program types, staffing rules, timeline, and costs for 2026.

March 26, 2026

Eating Disorder IOP Development in New York: NYC Guide

NYC operator's guide to eating disorder IOP program development: OMH Article 31 licensing, payer strategy, staffing, meal support, and financial modeling in New York.

March 26, 2026

Staffing an Eating Disorder Team in NYC: Roles & Hiring

Operational guide to eating disorder treatment team staffing in NYC: roles, credentials, 2026 salaries, recruiting pipelines, and retention strategies for the most competitive market.