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Insights on launching and scaling insurance-contracted behavioral health programs.
March 25, 2026
True Cost of Opening an Eating Disorder PHP or IOP
Real numbers on the cost of opening eating disorder PHP IOP programs: startup costs, staffing expenses, revenue models, and breakeven analysis from operators who've launched ED programs.
March 25, 2026
Patient Satisfaction Surveys to Improve Eating Disorder Programs
Learn how eating disorder program directors can design, implement, and act on patient satisfaction surveys to drive quality improvement, retention, and accreditation readiness.
March 25, 2026
Medical Oversight Model for Eating Disorder IOP Programs
Learn how to build a functional medical oversight model for your eating disorder IOP, including medical director agreements, refeeding protocols, and liability protection.
March 25, 2026
Crisis & Safety Plan Policy for Eating Disorder Day Treatment
Comprehensive guide to building a crisis safety plan policy for eating disorder day treatment programs. Covers medical emergencies, suicidality, safety planning, and CARF compliance.
March 25, 2026
Opening a Virtual Eating Disorder IOP: Licensing & Tech
Opening a virtual eating disorder IOP requires state licensing, payer credentialing, medical monitoring protocols, and HIPAA tech. Your pre-launch compliance checklist.
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.