As an ABA practitioner or professional in behavioral health services who collects patients’ information for medical data systems, you may be concerned about how the information is collected and stored. You’re not alone. A study titled “Privacy and Security Concerns Regarding Electronic Health Information” on the National Library of Medicine website notes a general concern […]
On the Missing Piece Blog, you can find everything you need to know about outsourcing billing services for ABA therapy.
Missing Piece has over 13 years of experience in ABA insurance billing services. Our blog is filled to the brim with essential ABA insurance billing information, such as current billing codes for occupational therapy, how to outsource medical billing, how to claim for an ABA treatment plan, and more.
Whether you want to know about the history of ABA therapy or you’re more interested in the future of medical billing in the industry, our blog has everything you need. You can also listen to the Missing Piece Podcast, one of the best ABA podcasts, for up-to-date information for anyone with an interest in the industry.
Read our most recent blogs below.
Tips for Improving Patient Collections
It is the beginning of the year and typically that means your patients are accumulating deductibles and out-of-pocket costs. That means it’s the perfect time to improve your patient collections! Here are a few easy things to do to collect ABA therapy patient balances.
CEUs for ABA Therapists
In the ever-evolving field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), staying updated with the latest research, techniques, and best practices is essential for providing high-quality care to clients. ABA therapists play a crucial role in the lives of their clients, and their commitment to ongoing learning is vital. Continuing Education Units (CEUs) provide a structured and […]
Recruiting and Retaining the Right Behavioral Health Billing Staff
As an ABA practitioner, you must be able to focus on your patients and provide them with the highest quality care. However, different elements of your practice may consume your time and prevent you from treating your patients with the attention they deserve. Unfortunately, medical billing services are one of these elements because they can […]
How Staff Turnover Impacts Credentialing
Staff turnover is a prevalent challenge across a number of industries, and the healthcare sector is no exception. For autism therapy providers, the repercussions of high turnover rates are especially significant, being that it is such a specialized industry. One of the most critical areas affected by frequent staff changes is credentialing — a fundamental […]
Top Ten Benefits of Outsourcing ABA Billing
Are you running a successful ABA therapy practice or considering starting one? Then you’re probably looking at the pros and cons of in-house billing vs. outsourcing. Read on to discover 10 reasons to outsource medical billing, from reducing costs to ensuring faster, more streamlined patient collections. 1. Reduce internal staffing costs If you decide to […]
How Can I Implement Parent Training in my ABA Practice?
Practitioners in ABA therapy services understand the important role that caregivers play in a child’s ABA treatment plan. This is why it’s important for them to undergo ABA therapy training for parents, to ensure they have the skills to continue their child’s ABA therapy successfully outside of the practice environment. There are many training strategies […]
Need Health Insurance?
Have you or your patients struggled with finding or maintaining health insurance? Many new options are available currently for coverage between COBRA, marketplace and Medicaid.
Is My Practice Streamlined to Focus on Patient Care?
Whether you’re running an ABA therapy practice, speech therapy practice, or any other type of healthcare practice, there are several different tasks that can and do take up your time. This includes taking calls, replying to emails, completing data entry, managing your staff, and making sure equipment is maintained. This doesn’t yet include the time […]
The Ethics of ABA Supervision
Practicing Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) and Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analysts (BCaBAs) often provide supervision for newer professionals who are pursuing behavior analyst certification. The importance of ethical supervision in ABA therapy cannot be understated, as it is critical to the supervisor’s continued growth and the supervisee’s development, and it creates a better outcome […]