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.
2026-03-28 · 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.
2026-03-28 · 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.
2026-03-28 · 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.
2026-03-28 · 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.
2026-03-28 · 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.
2026-03-28 · 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.
2026-03-25 · 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.
2026-03-25 · 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.
2026-03-01 · 7 min read
Calculate your real hourly rate, research market rates, structure a fair sliding scale, and have the fee conversation with confidence.
2026-02-28 · 5 min read
What HIPAA requires of solo therapists: PHI definition, physical/admin/technical safeguards, BAA requirements, breach notification, and common violations.
2026-02-25 · 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.
2026-02-20 · 5 min read
Step-by-step guide to going OON — NPI, taxonomy code, fee setting, superbill workflow, intake disclosure, and referral sources.
2026-02-15 · 6 min read
How to optimize your Psychology Today profile to attract OON clients — photo, headline, finances section, specialty keywords, and telehealth settings.
2026-02-14 · 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.
2026-02-11 · 5 min read
EHR vs standalone superbill tools — when each makes sense, what features to require (HIPAA BAA, PDF export), and what to avoid.
2026-02-04 · 5 min read
