• Preparing for Audits: RCM Checklists for Behavioral Health Compliance

    In the realm of behavioral health care, compliance is not a suggestion—it is a mandate. As regulations tighten and healthcare reimbursement models grow increasingly complex, the importance of rigorous audit preparedness in Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) becomes non-negotiable. Behavioral health providers must proactively ensure that their RCM operations can withstand the scrutiny of insurance companies,…

  • Private Payer Trends in Mental Health Reimbursement for 2025 and Beyond

    In recent years, the mental health landscape in the United States has undergone a seismic shift. Sparked by the mental health crises exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, growing public awareness, political pressure, and new federal and state regulations have forced private payers—commercial insurance companies and employer-sponsored health plans—to reevaluate their approach to mental health reimbursement.…

  • Understanding the No Surprises Act and Its Effect on PsychCare Billing

    In the United States healthcare system, one of the most frustrating experiences for patients has been receiving surprise medical bills—unexpected charges that arise when patients unknowingly receive care from out-of-network providers, often during emergency situations or at in-network facilities. To address this systemic issue, Congress passed the No Surprises Act (NSA), which took effect on…

  • Overcoming Tech Fatigue: Simplifying RCM Software for Therapists

    In the modern digital healthcare ecosystem, Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) software is indispensable. It automates billing, ensures compliance, facilitates reimbursement, and drives financial performance. However, for mental health therapists, particularly those in solo or small-group practices, the increasing complexity of RCM systems is becoming a source of tech fatigue. While technology is meant to ease…