How to Open a Mental Health Center

How to Open a Mental Health Center: A Comprehensive Guide

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How to Open a Mental Health Center: The increasing demand for mental health services presents an opportunity for those passionate about making a difference in their communities. Opening a mental health center requires careful planning, adherence…
How to Get Credentialed with Insurance Companies Mental Health

How to Get Credentialed with Insurance Companies Mental Health

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Insurance credentialing is one of the most important avenues for growing a mental health treatment center. Once you have crossed this hurdle and become part of an insurance provider network, you can truly begin to expand your reach. Read on…
Behavioral Healthcare Emergency Preparedness Requirements & Accreditation

Behavioral Healthcare Emergency Preparedness Requirements & Accreditation

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As any business owner knows, an unexpected emergency can arise at any time. When it involves a healthcare organization, having adequate Behavioral Healthcare Emergency Preparedness Requirements & Accreditation practices in place is imperative.…
compliance budget

Navigating Budgets and Compliance in 2024

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How to Plan Your Budget For Compliance If your behavioral healthcare organization is currently completing budgets for the upcoming year it’s a great time to include a robust compliance program, plan, and processes. Here are 3 reasons to budget…
Group Homes For Adult

Group Homes For Adult Compliance

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If you are considering opening a small group home for adults, there are critical aspects to address to ensure Group Homes For Adult Compliance. Each state has specific requirements for operating within the developmental services system of care.…
patient suicide risks

Improving Joint Commission Standards Compliance Around Patient Suicide Risks

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As a behavioral health compliance business partner, Circa Behavioral Healthcare Solutions is dedicated to ensuring that our partners stay updated on all regulatory updates. The Joint Commission, as an accrediting body utilized by many licensed…
DHCS Licensing

Understanding the DHCS Licensing Process

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DHCS licensing is one of many forms of licensure required for behavioral health service providers in the state of California. Learn about the process for completing the DHCS licensing process. What is the DHCS? The DHCS is a California agency…
Joint Commission Audit

Behavioral Health Joint Commission Audit

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Gaining accreditation from the Joint Commission is a pivotal piece when opening a behavioral health center. The accreditation process can be arduous and complex, sometimes causing delays and other challenges when attempting to open your doors.…
hipaa compliance for behavioral health

HIPPA Compliance for Behavioral Health

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The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the Privacy Rule are laws that protect patient privacy. Consumers of medical, dental, and mental health services are very familiar with the practice of signing HIPAA release…
who licenses mental health facilities in california

Who Licenses Mental Health Facilities in California?

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A mental health treatment center in California must obtain the proper licensing for rehab or mental health before it can be cleared to treat patients. This is a required step that ensures that patients will be safe and receive proper treatment…