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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How to Submit Secondary Claims as a Mental Health Therapist
Barrett Merrill
August 27, 2025
If you're a behavioral health therapist who accepts insurance, you've probably encountered clients with both primary and secondary insurance coverage....
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Does Medicaid Set Fair Rates for Mental Health Providers?
Barrett Merrill
August 20, 2025
When behavioral health providers consider whether to accept Medicaid, one of the first things they ask is: Are the rates...
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Medicaid Therapists: What to Expect with the OBBBA
Barrett Merrill
August 13, 2025
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), signed into law on July 4, 2025, brings sweeping changes to federal healthcare...
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Do You have a System to Track Your Therapy Business Goals?
Barrett Merrill
August 6, 2025
Most mental health professionals become leaders not by seeking management roles, but by wanting to help people. You wanted to...
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