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2024 Update! Mastering CPT Codes for Residential Addiction Treatment Services: H0017, H0018, H0019

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The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, also known as CMS, released their annual update to CPT/HCPCS codes on September 8th, 2023. 

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Medicaid Billing for Addiction Treatment in Georgia

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Learn what treatment service categories are covered under Georgia Medicaid, as well as some of the most common CPT codes you’ll encounter when billing Medicaid for addiction treatment services in Georgia. 

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Everything You Need to Know About Insurance Billing for Addiction Treatment in Pennsylvania 

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If you’re running an addiction treatment center, IOP program or any type of behavioral health concern in Pennsylvania, you know that addiction treatment billing in Pennsylvania is anything but straightforward.

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Understanding Medicaid Billing and Coverage for Addiction Treatment in Minnesota

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Medicaid in Minnesota - also known as “Medical Assistance” - is a popular option for many people seeking treatment for Substance Use Disorder in the North Star State.

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Behave Health is Celebrating National Recovery Month With 4 Tips for Easing Clinician Burnout 

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Make no mistake, this is a demanding job. The rates of clinician burnout in the behavioral health field are astronomical.

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Buying or Leasing a New Location? What to Look for in Addiction Treatment Real Estate Deals 

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Finding right-sized real estate solutions to drive growth in your behavioral health or addiction treatment organization can prove to be very difficult.

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How to Increase Patient Portal Engagement in Addiction Treatment Clients (and Why it Matters)

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Without patient portal use, addiction treatment planning, medication management, patient-provider communication and alumni engagement all suffer. 


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Choosing an EMR for Your Opioid Treatment Program or Suboxone Clinic

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Choosing an EMR or EHR for your opioid treatment program (OTP) - whether that’s a suboxone clinic or a methadone clinic - can be very frustrating but it doesn’t have to be.

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What's the Top EMR System for Behavioral Health and Addiction Treatment in 2023?

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If you’re looking for information on how to find the best EMR system or vendor for your addiction treatment center in 2023, you’ve come to the right place. 

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The Biggest Insurance Billing Mistakes Addiction Treatment Providers Make in Ohio

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Addiction treatment organizations in Ohio are most likely to run across plans issued by Medical Mutual of Ohio, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Ohio, Aetna Inc, United HealthCare of Ohio, Caresource Management Group, Molina Healthcare Inc, Buckeye Community Health Plan and Paramount Advantage.

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Best Kept Secrets to Opening an Addiction Treatment Center in Idaho

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Like many states, Idaho only requires addiction treatment centers to get certified with the state if they intend to accept public dollars (think Medicaid), participate in state-sponsored programs, accept referrals from state agencies, or apply for public grants.

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How to Turn Your Group Practice Into an Addiction Treatment Outpatient IOP or PHP in Illinois

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If you’re thinking of launching an outpatient program at your group practice in Illinois - whether that’s an IOP or a PHP style program - congratulations!

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Answers to Your Top Questions About Addiction Treatment Billing in Illinois

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So, you’ve How to Open an Addiction Treatment Center in Illinois and now you’ve got questions about insurance billing in the state. Billing in Illinois is complicated, but it doesn’t have to be a mystery.

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Turning Your Group Practice Into an Outpatient IOP or PHP Addiction Treatment Program in Pennsylvania? What to Consider.

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Today, we’ll look at what it takes to launch an IOP program in Pennsylvania and look at how group practice owners can leverage their pre-existing business to achieve this goal.

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How to Turn Your Group Practice Into an Outpatient Facility Offering IOP or PHP in New York 

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According to SAMHSA’s interactive addiction treatment map, there are over 185 Intensive Outpatient Programs or IOP programs in New York State. If your group practice thinking of adding number 186?

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Your Complete Addiction Treatment Billing Guide to New York 

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If you’re operating in New York, it’s important to understand the complex billing landscape and know how to leverage the state’s increasingly stringent regulations to optimize your revenue cycle.

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How to Turn Your Group Practice into an Outpatient Addiction Treatment IOP or PHP Facility in Florida 

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Wondering how to turn your existing group practice into an Intensive Outpatient (IOP) or Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) for addiction treatment?

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Your Complete Guide to Addiction Treatment Insurance Billing in Florida

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Learn the basics of addiction treatment medical billing in Florida and examine the most relevant legislation and regulations for the behavioral health community in the Sunshine State.