Posts by Barrett Merrill
How to Submit Secondary Claims as a Mental Health Therapist
If you’re a behavioral health therapist who accepts insurance, you’ve probably encountered clients with both primary and secondary insurance coverage. While submitting claims to a primary insurer might already be part of your workflow, submitting secondary claims can feel more complex—but it’s also a vital part of getting fully reimbursed for your services. In this…
Read MoreDoes Medicaid Set Fair Rates for Mental Health Providers?
When behavioral health providers consider whether to accept Medicaid, one of the first things they ask is: Are the rates fair? Valid question. Reimbursement rates impact everything—from hiring clinicians to keeping the lights on. And yet, Medicaid plays a vital role in ensuring access to care for millions of Americans, particularly children, people with disabilities,…
Read MoreMedicaid Therapists: What to Expect with the OBBBA
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), signed into law on July 4, 2025, brings sweeping changes to federal healthcare spending. With over $1 trillion in Medicaid cuts projected over the next decade, providers who rely on mental health Medicaid as a primary payer are likely to experience significant impacts. This article gives a clear…
Read MoreDo You have a System to Track Your Therapy Business Goals?
Most mental health professionals become leaders not by seeking management roles, but by wanting to help people. You wanted to make a difference in people’s lives. You did not want to focus on analyzing data, financial reports, or procedures for clinical operations. But there’s an unfortunate reality we all have to eventually accept: you can’t…
Read MoreAnnouncing Our Strategic Partnership with Practice Solutions: Offering Streamlined Billing Services for Behavioral Health Providers
We’re excited to officially announce our new partnership with Practice Solutions, a leading billing service provider dedicated to serving mental and behavioral health professionals across the country. This collaboration represents a major win for providers using CheckpointEHR as this only further streamlines practices accepting Medicaid or a mix of private insurances and who require more…
Read MoreThe Missing Piece to Your EHR Billing Puzzle
A guest post by Practice Solutions Your EHR is the command center for your practice, simplifying your workflows and helping you get paid. However, if you’re like most private practice owners, there is a learning curve. It takes time to understand the basic billing principles that help you maximize your EHR as the powerful tool…
Read MoreStrategies for Appealing Denied Claims as a Therapist
When a payer denies a mental health claim, it feels like a roadblock to care and a hit to your practice’s financial health. But with the right RCM processes, you can still turn denials into wins. In this article, we provide 9 proven strategies for mental health therapists to manage denials and appeal them successfully.…
Read MoreWhat is RCM for Mental Health Therapists?
As a mental health therapist or behavioral health practice owner, you got into this work to help people—not to chase down insurance payments or get stuck in administrative tangles. Yet the financial health of your practice is critical to sustaining your mission and your livelihood. That’s where RCM—Revenue Cycle Management—comes in. In the behavioral health…
Read MoreThe Future of Mental Health Billing Codes: ICD-11 and Beyond
The world of healthcare billing is always changing. For mental and behavioral health professionals, staying updated is essential for the financial health of your practice. We’ve all grown accustomed to ICD-10 codes, but a significant shift is on the horizon: the transition to ICD-11. This inevitable change will bring challenges and opportunities. Understanding what it…
Read MoreHow Much Does a Mental Health Biller Cost?
As a mental or behavioral health provider, managing the clinical side of your work is challenging enough. Add to that the ever-changing world of insurance billing—claims submissions, denials, compliance regulations, and payment tracking—and you might quickly find yourself overwhelmed. When such administrative tasks become burdensome, it might be a good time to consider contracting a…
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