Let's face it; mental health insurance billing is not exactly a titillating topic. The good news is that these authors managed to make it amusing and interesting as well as informative.It all started years ago when Dr. Julie Rice and Dianne Hayward said to each other, “How hard could it be to submit insurance claims?” After all between them they have one doctorate and three masters degrees. They now laugh uproariously at their innocence.They affectionately call their early experiences a Descent into the Rabbit Hole of Insuranceland so described because much like Alice in Wonderland they were often confused, angry and could have used heavy medication. This is their effort to assist other mental health providers who might be having similar experiences.Their book includes stories that are simultaneously hilarious and appalling. Each story illustrates some important aspect of dealing with Insuranceland. They share tricks of the trade and tips intended to help providers hang on to their sanity until they can afford to pay someone else to join the fray.

Let's face it; mental health insurance billing is not exactly a titillating topic. The good news is that these authors managed to make it amusing and interesting as well as informative.It all started years ago when Dr. Julie Rice and Dianne Hayward said to each other, “How hard could it be to submit insurance claims?” After all between them they have one doctorate and three masters degrees. They now laugh uproariously at their innocence.They affectionately call their early experiences a Descent into the Rabbit Hole of Insuranceland so described because much like Alice in Wonderland they were often confused, angry and could have used heavy medication. This is their effort to assist other mental health providers who might be having similar experiences.Their book includes stories that are simultaneously hilarious and appalling. Each story illustrates some important aspect of dealing with Insuranceland. They share tricks of the trade and tips intended to help providers hang on to their sanity until they can afford to pay someone else to join the fray.

Section 1557 is the nondiscrimination provision of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). This brief guide explains Section 1557 in more detail and what your practice needs to do to meet the requirements of this federal law. Includes sample notices of nondiscrimination, as well as taglines translated for the top 15 languages by state.

The profession of music therapy is receiving more and more recognition as an effective intervention in a variety of healthcare settings. Given this increased attention, the question of how to fund music therapy services also is being asked more frequently by many key decision makers. Discovering potential ways to "reimburse" or "cover" music therapy services through public and private third party payment systems has become a critical component to the business of music therapy. In order for music therapists to be successful in their practices, they must demonstrate competency regarding the current healthcare market, the insurance industry, and where music therapy fits within this environment. This book is designed to provide music therapists and related professionals with a basic understanding of the reimbursement process. Students, clinicians, and educators will find this resource helpful as they explore opportunities in healthcare funding. In addition to providing valuable resources and outlining specific guidelines, this book also includes the results of surveys and interviews with member music therapists reporting the successes with third party payment. Clinicians also will find marketing tools, sample forms, and coding information as practical supports to implementing the reimbursement process in their own practices.

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) was designed to increase health insurance quality and affordability, lower the uninsured rate by expanding insurance coverage, and reduce the costs of healthcare overall. Along with sweeping change came sweeping criticisms and issues. This book explores the pros and cons of the Affordable Care Act, and explains who benefits from the ACA. Readers will learn how the economy is affected by the ACA, and the impact of the ACA rollout.