States and providers moved quickly to expand access to telehealth during the coronavirus pandemic. While the technology was already growing in popularity, its use in response to COVID-19 has increased the speed of its adoption. Here are some of the latest headlines centered around U.S. telehealth use. Telehealth Expansion Now Permanent in Idaho Under an…
Word-of-mouth alone is usually not enough to bring you new clients, so your behavioral health business plan should put a high priority on marketing. Marketing can be difficult for new entrepreneurs, so here are some methods to get you started. Establish a central online presence. These days, having an online presence is non-negotiable. Before launching…
Behavioral health concerns remain a pressing need across the country. Here are some of the major behavioral health stories circulating in Texas in the past few weeks. Texas A&M Nursing Partners With Rural Texas Providers Researchers with Texas A&M University College of Nursing are forming an academic-practice partnership with rural healthcare providers at five clinical…
Many entrepreneurs may struggle to stay focused without a boss to manage their schedule. Here are some tips to stay motivated and productive when you’re working for yourself as a behavioral health clinician. Keep your workspace separate and defined. One of the most important steps in staying productive is to create a distinct workspace that…
When opening your own behavioral health practice, your business plan can make or break your practice. From your clinical approach to your administrative operations, a business plan should guide your decision-making in all aspects of your practice. Here’s how to get started: Start small and go slow. Launching your behavioral health practice is exciting, but…
The ongoing novel coronavirus pandemic has had numerous effects on behavioral health, including illegal substance use, budgetary concerns, and the use of telehealth. Here, we take a look at some of the behavioral health and addiction treatment-related news specific to California. Changing Opioid Supply Poses Additional Risks as COVID Restrictions Relax Law enforcement officials and…
Telehealth has grown rapidly across the nation in recent months, opening up new options for behavioral health providers and clients. In the scramble to launch remote services, however, many best practices may be overlooked. If you’re a behavioral health provider that is implementing or considering a move to telehealth, here are some best practices to…
As a behavioral health provider, you may be gearing up for an increased demand for your services in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. The stress of job loss, health anxiety, and depression from social distancing are all expected to take a mental health toll on the U.S. population. At the same time, this increased…
With some data suggesting that the COVID-19 pandemic may be slowing down in the United States, the White House and several states have begun to discuss how to relax stay-at-home orders and reopen the economy. However, the mental health effects of the pandemic and economic shutdowns could persist for weeks, months, and possibly years. This…
The COVID-19 outbreak, and the ongoing response to it, has had a significant impact on Americans’ mental health. Here is a look at how behavioral health providers around the country are responding to the coronavirus pandemic. Expanded Telehealth in Massachusetts Helping Adult and Children’s Mental Health Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker implemented emergency regulations in response…