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How to Maintain Therapeutic Progress in Telehealth ABA

The increasing use of telehealth in ABA therapy has transformed the behavioral analysis landscape. While in-person therapy sessions remain the cornerstone for most clients, virtual ABA therapy has opened the door for underserved and geographically distant communities. Telehealth provides a flexible and accessible alternative to traditional in-person sessions. However, the virtual format of telehealth ABA […]

Behavioral Health Billing: How to Manage Private Pay vs. Insurance Reimbursement

Whether you’re just starting your behavioral health practice or reevaluating your reimbursement processes, choosing between private pay and insurance is critical. The decision will impact your financial operations and the accessibility of your services. With that in mind, let’s explore these behavioral health medical billing business models for ABA therapy and how to choose the […]

Strategies for Engaging Young Children in Telehealth ABA Sessions

Keeping young children engaged throughout a face-to-face ABA therapy session can be challenging, which is exacerbated when implementing telehealth ABA therapy. Many behavioral health practitioners use telehealth services to provide ABA services, but it has its own hurdles and benefits. Is it possible to keep a young child engaged within the context of virtual health […]

Strategies to Prevent Underpayment in Behavioral Health Billing

Medical billing is a complex process that can be even more convoluted for behavioral health billing. The intricacies of behavioral health services, diverse payer requirements, and varying state regulations can result in several issues, including medical underpayment.  It’s one of the most common issues providers face and can have significant financial consequences. Behavioral health practices, […]

The Key Differences Between Behavioral Health Billing & Medical Billing

Medical billing and behavioral health billing are interconnected components of healthcare billing. Both require submitting requests to insurance providers and other payers, utilizing coding systems and precise documentation and processes.  However, there are also major differences between billing for behavioral health services and general medical billing. The services rendered by behavioral health practitioners are diverse […]

How to Conduct Virtual ABA Assessments and Evaluations

As the behavioral therapy industry evolves, innovative technology is increasingly important in delivering services. Virtual autism assessments and evaluations are becoming more common, offering increased accessibility and convenience for autistic children and their families. However, introducing virtual ABA services presents unique challenges, from selecting the right platform and collecting data to complex coding changes and […]