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Insights on launching and scaling insurance-contracted behavioral health programs.
March 25, 2026
Step-Down Care After Residential Eating Disorder Treatment
A clinical checklist for step-down care after residential eating disorder treatment. Covers handoff protocols, meal planning, and relapse prevention.
March 25, 2026
Eating Disorder Referral Letter: What to Include + Template
Free eating disorder referral letter template for therapists, PCPs, and clinicians. Learn what to include when referring patients to IOP, PHP, or residential care.
March 25, 2026
How to Find an Eating Disorder Program That Accepts Your Patient's Insurance
Clinician's guide to navigating eating disorder treatment program insurance coverage, from VOB and prior auth to in-network options and parity advocacy.
March 25, 2026
Building an Eating Disorder Referral Network: A Therapist's Guide
Learn how to build a strong eating disorder referral network as an outpatient therapist. Practical guidance on vetting programs, coordinating care, and maintaining relationships.
March 25, 2026
How to Talk to a Patient About Needing a Higher Level of Care
Learn how to tell a patient they need higher level of eating disorder care without rupturing trust. Practical scripts, objection responses, and clinical guidance.
March 25, 2026
Warm Handoffs vs. Cold Referrals in Eating Disorder Care
Learn how warm handoff eating disorder treatment referrals reduce dropout and no-shows compared to cold referrals. Evidence-based protocols for clinicians.
March 25, 2026
How to Coordinate Care Between an Eating Disorder Therapist, Dietitian, and Psychiatrist
Practical strategies for coordinating care between eating disorder therapists, dietitians, and psychiatrists across separate outpatient practices.
March 25, 2026
Referring Adolescent Eating Disorder Patients: HIPAA & Consent
Navigate HIPAA consent, parental rights, and therapeutic alliance when referring adolescent eating disorder patients to IOP or PHP. A compliance guide for therapists.
March 25, 2026
How to Use ForwardCare to Find Eating Disorder Treatment Centers
Learn how to use ForwardCare to find eating disorder treatment centers by level of care, insurance, and location. A practical referral guide for clinicians.