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Insights on launching and scaling insurance-contracted behavioral health programs.
March 19, 2026
Is IOP the Right Level of Care for You? Signs to Look For
Wondering if IOP is the right level of care? Learn the clinical framework professionals use, signs IOP is appropriate, and when you may need higher care.
March 19, 2026
What a Typical Week in a Mental Health IOP Looks Like
A realistic day-by-day guide to what to expect in mental health IOP week: schedule, session types, first week experience, and what happens between sessions.
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.