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Insights on launching and scaling insurance-contracted behavioral health programs.
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.
February 11, 2025
7 Financial Pitfalls That Sink New IOP/PHP Programs Before Year Two
The demand is real and the economics can be strong — but seven recurring financial pitfalls sink otherwise solid behavioral health programs before they reach steady-state census.