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What is Balance Billing, and How Does it Affect Behavioral Health Services?

Balance billing is a financial hurdle that often surprises patients and complicates operations for healthcare providers, quickly turning a positive healthcare experience into a stressful financial puzzle. It can be an extremely frustrating process for patients and practices, especially within behavioral health services, largely due to misconceptions about how it works. This guide explains what […]

Telehealth Trends for Behavioral Health in 2025

Technology and innovation have been the driving forces behind improvements in healthcare for decades, improving diagnostic accuracy, treatment methods, patient outcomes, and access to care worldwide. From the development of advanced diagnostic and treatment tools to the rise of telemedicine platforms that help patients connect with healthcare providers remotely, technological advancements have transformed nearly every […]

How to know when it’s time to consider outsourcing revenue cycle management

Managing your revenue cycle effectively is vital for any behavioral health practice, but knowing when to consider outside help can be challenging. As practices grow and the healthcare landscape becomes increasingly complex, many providers find themselves at a crossroads: continue handling revenue cycle management (RCM) in-house or partner with specialized experts? This guide will discuss […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

What is a “Superbill” In Medical Billing?

The medical and healthcare system is continually evolving and expanding. The insurance claims process is an increasingly complex system for providers to navigate, but providing accurate billing information remains a critical component of any provider’s revenue cycle. Superbills are used by healthcare providers as a primary source of data to create insurance claims that make […]

Choose The Right Medical Billing Company

Many ABA therapy and healthcare practices will find that outsourcing their medical billing provides the much-needed support to focus on client care. However, choosing the right experienced and qualified medical biller is critical in terms of evaluating its work efficiency and how it aligns with your practice’s values. The right medical billing services provider will […]

Managing Patients Remotely: How to Bill for Telehealth and Digital Care

Healthcare is already a complicated industry, and medical billing can be additionally complex. The healthcare industry’s growth of telehealth and remote patient monitoring (RPM) has added another layer of complexity. Ensuring compliance and competence for successful telehealth billing is essential for modern healthcare practices.  This is complicated further by the inconsistency in whether payors will […]

What Are ABA Wraparound Services?

There are many different forms of ABA therapy and treatment plans. Harnessing the right model of treatment is essential in early autism intervention programs and will have a significant impact on the success of individual treatment plans for autistic children.  Let’s take a closer look at behavioral health wraparound services, what they are, their benefits, […]