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Unforeseen Impacts of Rejected Claims on Your Practice

As a healthcare provider, there are few things more frustrating than your income being impacted by rejected claims. Rejections in medical billing happen for many reasons, and ultimately, the healthcare provider has to take the time to fix the claim and then wait a second time for the claim to be processed. Meanwhile, they have […]

5 Ways ABA Therapists Can Save Time on Insurance Billing

There’s no doubt that anyone starting with medical billing and coding has wondered how to bill insurance for ABA therapy. Whether you’ve been running an ABA practice for years or you’ve just started your own, ABA therapy billing can be an extremely complex process. There are many difficulties associated with the medical billing and coding codes aspect […]

The Best ABA Podcasts

Podcasts have become a valuable medium for learning and staying updated on the latest trends and research in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). In this blog post, we will explore the top ABA podcasts that bring together industry experts, researchers, and practitioners to share their knowledge and experiences. Whether you’re a student, professional, […]

Professional Resources for ABA Therapists

As an Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapist, staying on top of the latest trends, research, and treatments is vital to providing the best possible care for your clients, as well as running a successful practice. To simplify your information hunt for ABA therapy resources, we’ve curated a list of the best professional resources. From horizon-expanding […]

How Medicaid Rates Impact ABA Therapy

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) represents a complex developmental condition that involves persistent challenges in social interaction, speech, and nonverbal communication, which can be accompanied by restrictive behaviors. The care and therapeutic interventions for individuals with ASD require a tailored approach, one that often includes Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy, among other services. For many families, […]

How to Get Started with ABA Billing Software

Even the smallest mistakes in ABA billing can cause problems for families and providers. That’s why many practices that offer ABA services for autism are turning to specialized ABA therapy billing software to streamline their administrative processes and boost their ABA companies’ billing practices. In this blog post, we explore tips for choosing the right […]

ABA Business Best Practices and KPIs You Need to Know About

Running a successful ABA business requires more than just providing quality services to your clients; it requires a thoughtful approach to healthcare revenue cycle management. Best practices and key performance indicators (KPIs) are essential for any ABA business plan that aims to maximize profits and optimize operations. The importance of best practices and KPIs in […]

History of ABA Practices in the United States

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) has emerged as an evidence-based therapy for autistic individuals with behavioral and developmental challenges. This article explores the history of applied behavior analysis in the United States, tracing its fascinating origins and development, early applications in behavior modification, important milestones, and the evolving nature of ABA therapy over the years. Before […]

State Insurance Mandates

Over the past 20 years, all U.S. states have adopted legislation that compels health insurance providers to cover treatments and services related to the care of autistic children. This encompasses a wide range of services, from physical and behavioral healthcare to various therapies like speech, occupational, and physical therapy, in addition to applied behavioral analysis […]

ABA Audits: Is Your Practice Ready?

Health insurance companies use audits to ensure clinical and billing requirements are met. Even if an ABA provider is taking all the necessary steps to ensure that they are compliant, a health insurance company may still trigger an audit to ensure no issues are found.    An audit may be stressful for the owner of an […]