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

March 19, 2026

How to Transition from Residential Treatment to IOP Successfully

Learn how to successfully transition from residential treatment to IOP with practical steps, timelines, and support strategies that protect your progress.

March 19, 2026

How Many Hours Per Week Is a Mental Health IOP?

Mental health IOP typically requires 9-15 hours per week across 3-5 days. Learn how ASAM standards, payer requirements, and state rules affect IOP schedules.

March 19, 2026

What Is a Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) for Mental Health?

Learn what a partial hospitalization program (PHP) for mental health actually is, who it's for, what to expect day-to-day, and how PHP fits between inpatient and outpatient care.

March 19, 2026

PHP vs. IOP: How to Know Which Level of Care Is Right

Understand the PHP vs IOP difference in levels of care: clinical indicators, authorization requirements, step-up/step-down criteria, and how to choose the right placement.

March 19, 2026

Who Is a Good Candidate for a PHP Program?

Wondering who is a good candidate for PHP program? Learn the clinical profile, diagnoses that respond well, who PHP isn't right for, and how to evaluate fit.

March 19, 2026

How PHP Bridges the Gap Between Inpatient and Outpatient Care

Learn how PHP partial hospitalization programs bridge the gap between inpatient and outpatient care, prevent readmissions, and when to use PHP after hospital discharge.

March 19, 2026

What Therapies Are Offered in a PHP Program?

Discover what therapies are offered in partial hospitalization programs, from CBT and DBT groups to trauma therapy and medication management. Learn what quality PHP treatment looks like.

March 19, 2026

What Is Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) for Opioid Use Disorder?

Medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder combines FDA-approved medications with therapy. Learn how buprenorphine, methadone, and naltrexone work.

March 19, 2026

Methadone vs. Suboxone vs. Naltrexone: MAT Explained

Honest comparison of methadone, Suboxone, and naltrexone for opioid use disorder. Real-world differences in access, stigma, and which MAT works best.