DOJ Alleges $1.6 Billion in Addiction Treatment Fraud. Responsible Providers Have a Stake in What Comes Next.
The allegations raise serious questions about patient protection, treatment decisions, and the integrity of billing. Providers can respond with greater…
October 27, 2026 · 8 minute read
Connecting Assessments, Treatment Plans, and Progress Notes Through the Golden Thread
An assessment identifies a need. A treatment plan sets an objective. A progress note documents a session. Can a reviewer follow the connection across…
October 19, 2026 · 4 minute read
What GLP-1 Research Means for Addiction Care
Research on GLP-1 medications is raising a new question for addiction care. Could drugs developed for diabetes and obesity also help reduce alcohol cravings…
October 15, 2026 · 6 minute read
Treating Stimulant Use Disorder Starts With Trust
Treatment programs should document, accommodate, and follow through on the needs of the person seeking care. A person seeking help for cocaine or…
October 13, 2026 · 8 minute read
Technology Has to Deliver More Than a Better Note
A clinician finishes a note more quickly. The treatment plan still needs updating, the authorization review is approaching, and someone still has to…
October 8, 2026 · 7 minute read
Behavioral Health Quality Metrics: Turn Findings Into Action
A useful quality measure connects what matters to the patient with an actionable step the team can take next. A treatment plan is completed on time. A…
October 6, 2026 · 10 minute read
How Payer Relationships Shape Behavioral Health Revenue
Behavioral health payer relationships shape how care is authorized, reviewed, and reimbursed. Managing those relationships requires a clear link among the…
October 1, 2026 · 6 minute read
How to Track IOP and PHP Authorizations Before They Expire
Two units left. The last covered day is Friday. Next appointment is Monday. If you’re handling the utilization review queue, where should you…
September 30, 2026 · 7 minute read
Behavioral Health Progress Note Examples and Writing Tips
A progress note can state a treatment goal and still leave the reader wondering what happened during the session. “Worked on coping skills.…
September 30, 2026 · 4 minute read
A Guide to Behavioral Health Revenue Cycle Management
It’s Wednesday afternoon. Yesterday, a patient completed partial hospitalization (PHP) and this morning attended an intensive outpatient program (IOP).…
September 28, 2026 · 10 minute read