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Insights on launching and scaling insurance-contracted behavioral health programs.
March 2, 2026
Post-Acquisition Value Creation in Behavioral Health
Learn how to create real value after acquiring a behavioral health IOP or PHP, from billing audits to payer renegotiation and clinical culture strategy.
March 2, 2026
Is It Time to Outsource Your Addiction Treatment Medical Billing?
Addiction treatment billing is complex, denial-prone, and costly to get wrong. Learn why IOP and PHP programs outsource medical billing — and what to look for in a specialist partner.
March 2, 2026
How to Bill Medicaid for Addiction Treatment in California: A Step-by-Step Guide for IOP/PHP Programs
Learn how to bill Medi-Cal for IOP and PHP addiction treatment in California — from provider enrollment and DMC-ODS contracting to CPT codes and prior authorization.
March 2, 2026
The Behavioral Health Demand Gap: Why There Aren't Enough IOP/PHP Programs — and What That Means for New Operators
The behavioral health demand gap is real — and it's creating opportunity for new IOP/PHP operators. Here's what the data says about where supply falls short, why so few programs exist, and what it actually takes to build a compliant, payer-ready operation.
March 2, 2026
H2036: Intensive Residential Therapy
Learn how H2036 intensive residential therapy billing works — including reimbursement rates, documentation requirements, common billing errors, and how to avoid leaving money on the table in your SUD residential program.
February 26, 2026
IOP/PHP vs. Residential Rehab: Startup Costs Compared (Full Breakdown)
IOP/PHP startup costs often run roughly $150K–$500K vs. $1M–$5M+ for residential rehab, depending on market and scope. See the full side-by-side cost breakdown and learn why outpatient is often the smarter first move.
February 26, 2026
Billing Medicaid for Addiction Treatment Services in Texas: What IOP/PHP Providers Actually Need to Know
Learn how to bill Texas Medicaid for IOP and PHP addiction treatment — credentialing, covered codes, documentation requirements, and common denial reasons explained.
February 25, 2026
Stop Struggling with Addiction Treatment Utilization Reviews in 4 Easy Steps
Learn how IOP and PHP programs can reduce insurance denials with better UR documentation, payer-specific templates, and a proven appeals strategy.
February 17, 2025
Why IOP/PHP Is the Most Accessible Behavioral Health Business You Can Open
Want to open an IOP/PHP program? Learn why intensive outpatient is the lowest-overhead, most accessible behavioral health business model — no beds, no 24/7 staff, real margins.