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Insights on launching and scaling insurance-contracted behavioral health programs.
March 3, 2026
Why Sober Living Operators Are Uniquely Positioned to Launch an IOP or PHP
Sober living operators already have the referral network and recovery culture to launch an IOP or PHP. Here's what the licensing, staffing, and billing reality actually looks like.
March 2, 2026
H0001: Alcohol/Drug Assessment — What Clinicians Need to Know Before Billing This Code
Learn how to bill H0001 for alcohol and drug assessments, what a defensible 60–90 minute evaluation must include, and how to document for clean claims — before your first IOP or PHP intake.
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.