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Telehealth Billing Basics for Virtual Patient Care

WebOptum Behavioral Health (UHC and Providence mental health) March 27 - April 30th of 2020, Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial members are covered for appropriate behavioral health telehealth …

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What Does the Biden Mental Health Plan Mean for …

WebThe federal Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA) of 2008 was supposed to help close the gap between insurance coverage for physical medical care and mental health care. That is, it …

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Best Practices for Telehealth HIPAA Compliance — Doug Fir Billing

WebThe demand for mental health care far exceeds the current capacity to deliver care. Virtual appointments help make mental health support more accessible for patients …

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Addressing the Mental Health Crisis in Our Schools

WebThis proposed action also seeks to address the shortage of qualified mental health professionals. Currently, therapists are scrambling to keep up with the demand, …

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About — Doug Fir Billing

WebI have always had a heart to serve those who live with mental health challenges, and I began my billing career at a Portland methadone clinic. I quickly learned both mental …

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The Importance of Seeking Mental Health Treatment

WebSeeking mental health care isn’t only for severe or extreme situations. Sometimes you may benefit from short-term care to help after a big event. For example, …

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5 Tips for Navigating Dual Insurance Coverage — Doug Fir Billing

WebIf you have more than one medical plan, your health insurance coordination of benefits can be confusing. Understanding the ins and outs of dual insurance coverage is …

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How To Keep Your Clinic Viable During the Coronavirus Quarantine

WebTelehealth is a general term that refers to online interactions with a health professional. Some people also use the term telemedicine to describe these virtual visits. …

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Navigating Medicare Benefits for Seniors — Doug Fir Billing

WebHome Health Care - This can include things like occupational therapy. It doesn’t cover personal care, such as assistance with bathing or eating. Hospice Care. If …

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What To Do After a HIPAA Breach — Doug Fir Billing

WebIn very general terms, a HIPAA breach occurs when a non-authorized person or organization gains access to someone’s personal health information (PHI) through a …

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A Guide to Understanding Medicaid — Doug Fir Billing

WebHome Health Care. Inpatient and Outpatient Hospital Services. Some Preventive Screenings. Laboratory Tests. X-Rays. Transportation to Medical Care. …

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WebMental health providers including private practices, group practices and non-profit clinics.. ABA therapy including home based therapy and full-day clinics.. Substance use disorder …

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Why Now Is a Great Time to Start a Therapy Practice

WebWhen you are dealing with people’s health, you need to protect yourself from possible litigation. 4. Start Seeing Clients! There are many ways you can offer telehealth …

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5 Questions To Ask When Hiring a Medical Biller

WebSome outsourced billing companies specialize in medical care, while others focus on mental health or alternative modalities. If a biller tells you they can “do it all,” be …

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The Blog — Doug Fir Billing

WebThe Importance of Seeking Mental Health Treatment. May 14, 2021. May 14, 2021. Apr 22, 2020. Why Now Is a Great Time to Start a Therapy Practice. Apr 22, …

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A Guide to Coordination of Benefits for Providers

WebWhen a patient has more than one insurance policy, appropriate coordination of benefits is crucial. If you bill an insurance company without full disclosure of other …

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Provider Spotlight: Aim High PDX — Doug Fir Billing

WebOfficially launched in 2017, Impact is the behavioral health branch of the Aim High PDX umbrella organization. Aim High Impact offers full-day, part-time, and after …

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Provider Spotlight: Family Roots Therapy — Doug Fir Billing

WebWorking in a community mental health setting gave Kaleigh great opportunities to serve. But it was a high-stress situation without much support for the …

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Do Therapists Need Therapists

WebMental health professionals perform important work for their patients that is stressful enough without needing to handle the details of your medical billing, too. To …

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Provider Spotlight: Willamette Wellness Center

WebWillamette Wellness Center is an inclusive therapy practice that serves clients in Oregon. Learn more about their philosophy and methods.

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Provider Spotlight: Dr. Chelsea Unruh — Doug Fir Billing

WebOct 31. Written By. At their cleverly named practice, Unruhly Medicine, Dr. Chelsea Unruh works to meet the medical needs of the LGBTQIA+ community. They offer the only stand …

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Provider Spotlight: Fumiyo Nishimoto — Doug Fir Billing

WebWritten By Emily Sangston. “People aren’t broken. They’re beautiful.”. This month’s spotlight provider, Fumiyo Nishimoto, MSW, LCSW, lives this incredible …

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