Reimbursement Rates: Different in Solo vs. Group Practices?
Barrett Merrill
January 5, 2026
If you’ve ever compared notes with another therapist and thought, “Wait…how are you getting that rate?” — you’re not alone....
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The Top 10 Reasons Group Practices Have Slow Cash Flow
Barrett Merrill
December 17, 2025
As crazy as it sounds, running a therapy business — whether as a small group practice or a larger mental-health...
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How Do Payers Determine Reimbursement Rates for Therapists?
Barrett Merrill
December 3, 2025
Understanding the hidden formulas behind what insurers actually pay. If you’ve ever stared at an EOB and wondered, “How on...
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What is CPT Code 96127 and How to Use it?
Barrett Merrill
November 26, 2025
CPT code 96127 is defined as a “brief emotional/behavioral assessment (e.g., depression inventory, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder [ADHD] scale), with scoring and...
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Top 7 Audit Red Flags for Behavioral Health Providers
Barrett Merrill
November 19, 2025
If you’ve ever heard the word “audit” and immediately felt your stomach drop — you’re not alone. For many mental...
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What are CARC and RARC Codes?
Barrett Merrill
October 21, 2025
CARC (Claim Adjustment Reason Code): These are standard codes used by payers. They explain why a claim was paid differently...
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Are There Provider Taxes with Medicaid?
Barrett Merrill
October 9, 2025
If you run a mid-sized or larger behavioral health agency, you’ve probably heard the term “provider tax” or “provider assessment”...
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How My EHR Can Reduce Denials
Barrett Merrill
September 24, 2025
For mental and behavioral health providers, there are few frustrations more demoralizing than receiving a claim denial after investing time...
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The Difference Between Benefits and Eligibility
Barrett Merrill
September 3, 2025
Navigating insurance requirements can be one of the most confusing and time-consuming aspects of running a behavioral health practice. Whether...
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