Population growth in the West, Southwest Feb p.12*

Health care costs projected to double in 10 years Apr p.12*

China uses brutal methods to treat Internet addiction Apr p.12*

School systems are shortening summer breaks May p.5*

Babies are watching videos and TV alone May p.5*

Employers promote marriage improvement programs May p.11*

Prescription drug sales surged in 2006 May p.12*

Crystal meth epidemic may be losing its grip May p.12*

Decline in smoking rates levels off in adults Jul p.7*

More Canadians than Americans smoke marijuana Aug p.6*

Meditation may not make you healthier Aug p.12*

Use of pain medication in the U.S. is soaring Sep p.12*

Health insurance premiums rise 6.1% in 2007 Oct p.12*

Women more likely than men to seek online health info Oct p.12*

Most of us are golddiggers -- or would like to be Dec p.12*

An online list of HIPAA resources Feb p.7

Psychologist acquitted of whipping patient Feb p.12*

Can you waive the co-pay for a Medicare visit? Mar p.7

Answers to questions about co-pays and contracted rates Apr p.5

Woman gets probation for practicing without a license Apr p.12*

Points to remember when clinical records are requested May p.8

Google AdWords may raise new ethical questions May p.8

HIPAA complaints rise, but enforcement still lax May p.9

Couples counseling is a confidentiality hazard May p.9

Five courtroom ‘sins’ Jun p.9

IRS to step up random audit program Jun p.12*

Answers to your questions about patient records Jul p.4

Are you an employee or a contractor? Jul p.5

Answers to questions about bypassing benefits, bartering Aug p.4

Question of waiving benefits comes up often Aug p.5*

If you’re going to barter, follow these tips Aug p.6*

Licensing boards cast critical eye on bartering Sep p.8

A safe alternative to bartering with patients Sep p.8*

Sexual relationships still top licensing board complaints Oct p.6

Avoid sexual complaints by ditching the couch Oct p.6*

What gets a licensing board’s attention? Oct p.7

Two cautionary tales about verifying benefits Oct p.8

Feds on the trail of providers who owe back taxes Nov p.12*

The value of having a professional will Dec p.7

Tips from MHN on avoiding board complaints Dec p.9*

Does MHN policy on OTRs require HIPAA compliance? Jan p.5

UBH begins integrating PacifiCare clinicians Jan p.11*

MHN prepares to launch ‘pay for performance’ plan Feb p.8

Magellan starts processing claims with optical scanners Feb p.9*

Processing error results in bounced checks by UBH Mar p.12

ValueOptions is looking for speakers Apr p.10*

UnitedHealth Group purchases Sierra Health Services Apr p.10

Ceridian says lots of flex spending money is getting lost Apr p.12*

Magellan launches new one-page treatment request forms Jun p.10*

MHN starts using central data source to process apps Jun p.11*

Aetna plans new focus on EAP services for women Jun p.11*

Ceridian touts new work stress reduction program Jun p.12*

Magellan, ValueOptions say providers are satisfied Jun p.12*

Court upholds dismissal of UnitedHealth suit Jul p.12*

ValueOptions is offering online authorizations Aug p.11*

MultiPlan rate cuts sock therapists after merger Sep p.9

A conversation with MultiPlan Sep p.10

MultiPlan responds to merger complaints Sep p.10

Aetna claims medical cost offset with case management Sep p.12*

Horizon purchased by Psychiatric Solutions Oct p.9

Magellan loses $88 million Empire contract Oct p.10

UBH gets serious about outcomes Nov p.8

A look at ValueOptions’ select network Nov p.9

CIGNA Behavioral is offering online provider profiles Nov p.10*

Aetna acquires Schaller Anderson Nov p.10*

Magellan added to eating disorder suit Dec p.7

ValueOptions offering direct deposit of fees Dec p.9*

NPI numbers will be required by ValueOptions Jan p.3

Can a client self-pay after using up benefits? Jan p.4

APA slams magazine torture story Jan p.5

Is it worth it to pay a fee to join a PPO panel? Jan p.12*

Another look at the basics as MCOs move to e-claims Feb p.6

Insurers balk at paying for anorexia treatment Feb p.9*

Wheeling and dealing with MCOs Apr p.7

The art of successful managed care applications Apr p.8

Landing a managed care contract can take some time Apr p.9

Answers to questions about managed care credentialing Jun p.3

Has the hour for outcomes measurement come round? Nov p.8

A look at why some managed care claims get rejected Nov p.10*

Two new CPT codes go into effect Nov p.12*

Integrated health approach helps expand referral base Jan p.1

Nine tips for making the most of a media interview Jan p.8

Tie your media message to current events Jan p.9

How to write a good press release Jan p.9*

Tips for doing broadcast interviews Jan p.10

Landing your own radio show for fun and profit Feb p.2

Ways to take your radio show to the top Feb p.4*

Group programs provide multiple advantages Mar p.1

Clinician targets medically necessary, elective groups Mar p.3*

Don’t forget about low-tech practice building tools May p.3

What is the proper use of fliers and business cards? May p.4*

Combining therapy with your other interests May p.10

A business built on services for children and adolescents Jun p.4

Health fairs help create new referral sources Jul p.3

Developing a menu of consulting services Jul p.6

Print ads work if you place them in the right publication Aug p.3

Can you build a consulting business on humor? Aug p.7

Developing workshops that people are willing to pay for Sep p.4

No shortage of work for pain management specialists Sep p.6

10 simple and cheap strategies to boost practice income Nov p.1

What is ‘warm calling’? Nov p.3

Internet addiction creates disparate mini-niche specialties Nov p.5

How to bring in more group therapy clients Dec p.4

School causes uptick in psychiatric inpatient admissions Jan p.10*

Binge eating is the most common eating disorder Jan p.10*

Florida social workers selling cookbook Jan p.11*

CA psychologists still fighting for hospital privileges Mar p.10*

Self-esteem push is making youth more narcissistic May p.12*

1-800-THERAPIST is for sale May p.12*