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Potential Pitfalls of VOBs
Knowing the pitfalls of eligibility and benefits checks helps you to avoid payment issues in the future.


New! Mental Health News Bulletin
Welcome to our Mental Health News Bulletin! We will be regularly publishing articles and new related to mental health, billing, health insurance, and more directly on our blog! As we monitor trends in the industry we want you to be kept up to speed on the latest news, so we will be publishing regular news updates. Stay tuned for more, but for now here is our news bulletin: Washtenaw County saves mental health services in budget cut recommendations Several recommendations to b


How to Explain Benefits to a Patient
Main Points When explaining benefits to a patient it is important to start with the facts When explaining benefits to a patient is is important to be transparent with the process When explaining benefits to a patient it is important to give them their options This is where the rubber meets the road. Explaining benefits to a patient can feel like teaching a pig to sing. Regardless, it is very important that both clinicians and patients have a clear understanding of the insuran


New! Mental Health News Bulletin
Welcome to our Mental Health News Bulletin! We will be regularly publishing articles and new related to mental health, billing, health insurance, and more directly on our blog! As we monitor trends in the industry we want you to be kept up to speed on the latest news, so we will be publishing regular news updates. Stay tuned for more, but for now here is our news bulletin: Mental Health Counselor Arrested On Fraud Charges After Billing Medicaid $200,000 A family counselor who


What to Look For In a Verification of Benefits
Main Point Look out for deductible information Look out for copay information Look out for out of pocket information As you are creating your verification of benefits process (VOB) you will want to be on the look out for a variety of different information. One of the best ways to help eliminate the complexity of information is to create a standardized form that includes the information in this blog. At the end, we will give you an example form that you can use in your practic


Mental Health News Bulletin!
Welcome to our Mental Health News Bulletin! We will be regularly publishing articles and new related to mental health, billing, health insurance, and more directly on our blog! As we monitor trends in the industry we want you to be kept up to speed on the latest news, so we will be publishing regular news updates. Stay tuned for more, but for now here is our news bulletin: Washington State to change how Medicaid recipients receive integrated physical and behavioral care The N


THIS is Why You Need Eligibility Checks
A verification of benefits (VOB) is a way to ensure the services that you render will result in payment from the insurance company


NEW! Mental Health News Bulletin
Welcome to our Mental Health News Bulletin! We will be regularly publishing articles and new related to mental health, billing, health insurance, and more directly on our blog! As we monitor trends in the industry we want you to be kept up to speed on the latest news, so we will be publishing regular news updates. Stay tuned for more, but for now here is our news bulletin: How Congress Can Address The Mental Health Issue Of Mass Shootings Forbes published an article on what C


Overcome Falling Reimbursement Rates
Main Points Regain control of your business Predict billing for prospective clients Private insurance companies are doing to the mental health industry what they have done to the rest of the medical field - cutting reimbursement rates, deny claims, and raise the bar on getting paid. This year we have seen psychological testing rate go down due to the change in CPT codes and some insurance companies continue to fluctuate rates, with the exception of an increase and positive ch