Business guides for private practice therapists — setting fees, choosing insurance models, HIPAA compliance, and growing your practice.
Step-by-step guide to insurance credentialing: CAQH ProView setup, paneling applications, required documents, typical 90–180 day timeline, and re-attestation.
March 28, 2026 · 8 min read
CAQH ProView is the universal credentialing database used by 90% of insurers. Learn how to create a profile, what to include, and how to stay current with re-attestation.
March 28, 2026 · 6 min read
Complete guide to Medicare Part B psychotherapy billing: PAR vs non-PAR vs opt-out enrollment, 2026 fee schedule rates for 90837/90834/90832/90791, MACs, and Medicare Advantage.
March 28, 2026 · 9 min read
How Medicaid works for therapists: MCO credentialing, state variation, why Medicaid clients cannot use OON superbills, ABA carve-outs, and FQHC billing rates.
March 28, 2026 · 7 min read
How billing works in a group practice: Type 1 vs Type 2 NPI, group EIN vs individual SSN, rendering vs billing provider, 1099 contractors, and revenue splitting.
March 28, 2026 · 7 min read
Can therapists charge for no-shows? Insurance will not reimburse no-show fees. Learn how to set a policy, what to include in intake paperwork, typical $75–$150 fee ranges, and credit card on file systems.
March 28, 2026 · 5 min read
A step-by-step walkthrough for therapists on creating insurance-compliant superbills — from gathering provider details to delivering the PDF to your client.
March 25, 2026 · 8 min read
Everything therapists need to know about billing insurance — in-network credentialing, OON superbill workflows, CPT codes, and choosing the right path for your practice.
March 25, 2026 · 9 min read
A frank comparison of private pay, in-network paneling, and OON practice — with a break-even fee calculator and tax implications for each model.
March 1, 2026 · 7 min read
Calculate your real hourly rate, research market rates, structure a fair sliding scale, and have the fee conversation with confidence.
February 28, 2026 · 5 min read
What HIPAA requires of solo therapists: PHI definition, physical/admin/technical safeguards, BAA requirements, breach notification, and common violations.
February 25, 2026 · 6 min read
What prior authorization means for mental health, when it is required, how to request it, and how it affects out-of-network superbill billing.
February 20, 2026 · 5 min read
Step-by-step guide to going OON — NPI, taxonomy code, fee setting, superbill workflow, intake disclosure, and referral sources.
February 15, 2026 · 6 min read
How to optimize your Psychology Today profile to attract OON clients — photo, headline, finances section, specialty keywords, and telehealth settings.
February 14, 2026 · 5 min read
What sliding scale means, different fee models, how many slots to hold, how to talk about it at intake, and how superbills work for sliding scale clients.
February 11, 2026 · 5 min read
EHR vs standalone superbill tools — when each makes sense, what features to require (HIPAA BAA, PDF export), and what to avoid.
February 4, 2026 · 5 min read
