Business Associates and Beyond: What Every ABA Agency Needs to Know About Business Associates

    What If an Audit Could Actually Make Your Life Easier? Let’s be honest: the word “audit” doesn’t usually inspire excitement. For many ABA leaders, an audit feels like an inevitable stressor, a high-stakes test that appears on your doorstep with little warning and potentially hefty consequences. It brings to mind long nights scrambling for documentation, clarifying policies, and coaching te...

When billing for CPT code 97155, the importance of accurate and defensible documentation cannot be overstated. While many providers are familiar with using 97155 during sessions involving technician direction, a growing number of payers (and auditing entities) are scrutinizing how it is used when no technician is present. In this article, we explore the compliance-critical features of document...

When it comes to client privacy, HIPAA’s “Minimum Necessary” standard is one of the most important—and most misunderstood—rules ABA agencies must follow. Whether you're a clinical supervisor, a billing coordinator, or the person managing scheduling, understanding and applying this principle correctly is essential. Let’s break down what the minimum necessary rule really means, why it matters fo...