Many eating disorder patients are successfully treated in outpatient settings. Family-based treatment allows youth to recover at home. Higher levels of care may be necessary for medical or psychiatric stabilization, or to provide added structure. Historically, hospital lengths of stay were long. Currently, insurance limitations encourage intermediate care levels to support patients not requiring inpatient treatment but not ready for outpatient care. Options include inpatient medical stabilization, locked units for individuals with suicidal ideation, and outpatient programs offering daily meal support and group therapy. Outpatient teams and families collaborate to determine the appropriate level of care.