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After the rush and stress of the holidays, January brings a chance for a fresh start in behavioral health for clients, staff, and organizations alike. For treatment centers, the New Year reset is a time to clear out what no longer works, rebuild routines, and focus on wellness, self-care, and long-term success. The choices made […]

Behavioral health leaders are entering 2026 during a time of rapid change. Demand for mental health and substance use disorder care keeps rising, but staffing shortages, payer pressure, and growing administrative tasks are stretching teams thin. Facility owners, providers, and vice presidents across the healthcare system must now balance strong care delivery with smart business […]

Dazos has launched its iCampaign software to help treatment centers and behavioral health facilities automate marketing programs that focus on high-performing referral sources, engage alumni, and pinpoint the number of admissions and amount of revenue stemming from email and SMS campaigns. "We provide the only CRM designed for behavioral health providers to increase admissions and recover lost […]

December is one of the most important months of the year for behavioral health leaders. While the holidays often slow admissions down, it’s the perfect time to look closely at your data and prepare for the new fiscal year.  A strong year-end audit helps behavioral health providers understand what is working, where systems need support, […]

For many leaders in behavioral health, December is one of the slowest months of the year. Fewer admissions, fewer inquiries, and shifting client schedules can leave teams with more downtime than usual.  While this can feel unsettling at first, the December slowdown actually offers a major advantage. That is, it gives behavioral health care teams […]

For many people completing mental health treatment or addiction treatment, leaving a program is only the beginning.  Recovery continues long after discharge, whether someone completed residential treatment, moved into outpatient care, or joined an intensive outpatient program (IOP).  Because recovery is a lifelong journey, behavioral health leaders need solid systems of ongoing support in place. […]

Behavioral health organizations invest significantly in marketing and business development, yet most are sitting on an untapped opportunity: they track how many patients their marketing generates, but not how much revenue. This gap between marketing investment and the conversion to financial outcomes represents one of the most significant growth opportunities in the industry today. Organizations […]

The behavioral health industry stands at the dawn of a new era. As awareness of mental health and substance abuse grows and demand for services reaches new heights, providers have an unprecedented opportunity to strengthen their financial foundations and expand their impact. Revenue cycle management (RCM) has evolved from a back-office function into a strategic […]

Behavioral health facilities today have an unprecedented opportunity. While demand for mental health and substance abuse treatment has never been higher, emerging approaches to admissions optimization are enabling leading facilities to connect 30-40% more individuals with care, without adding capacity or expanding staff. The Breakthrough Moment in the Admissions Funnel  The behavioral health industry is […]

In the behavioral health space, managing financials effectively can be a daunting task. Facilities often rely on third-party billers to navigate the complex world of insurance claims and reimbursement. However, many of these billers focus solely on the low-hanging fruit — the "quick wins"— leaving a significant amount of potential revenue untouched. This is where […]