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It's a scary thought to wonder if you're unintentionally committing insurance fraud. But, the reality is in the data: insurance fraud happens more often than we would like to think. Insurance fraud contributes to the rising cost of healthcare in addition...

“An Employee Assistance Program (EAP), also referred to as a wellness program, is designed to offer access to a variety of services, including mental health care, to employees of an organization. The program provides employees with free access to...

"Many of us are thinking about how to run our practices smoother, earn more money, and have a better work-life balance. In working with hundreds of practice owners to launch and scale their businesses, I’ve learned that there are several commonalities...

"Whether we're facing a summer or winter/holiday slump, all practice owners should think about ways to diversify their income. This is key to having consistent income and a sustainable business model.  My personal favorite income stream for mental health...

"The decision to leave an insurance panel (or all of them) is often one that creates a bit of angst and uncertainty. We might question whether or not we are making the right decision, and we’ll certainly ask ourselves how doing so will ultimately impact our clients...

You’ve acquired your NPI-1 and NPI-2. Done! Can I just forget about it?Well…if any of your information changes like your name, address, practice location, specialty, etc you need to login to NPPES and update your information. You always want your NPI...

This questions comes up often: how do I negotiate a rate increase? When? I often hear fellow clinicians asking about how to negotiate a rate increase from an insurance company. I am always shocked when I hear that clinicians have never asked. That’s like working a job...

We’ve all heard the horror stories of insurance companies withholding funds, not paying in a timely manner, etc. But, what happens when an insurance panel says “Oops, we paid you when we should not have, and we want our money back?” This is called a recoupment....

This question comes up A LOT. Can a provisionally licensed person bill under a supervisors’ license. Is that fraud or is it okay?The answer is maybe. Context matters in this situation.Here are some things you need to consider to determine if you might be eligible to...

For many practitioners, navigating the insurance credentialing and billing process is a deterrent. Understanding the jargon used by insurance companies can be daunting. Many clinicians find the delay between submitting a claim, getting a status update and receiving...