Insights for running a pediatric therapy clinic

A pediatric speech therapy EMR has to make notes fast and produce a chart that holds up when Medicaid or a managed care plan asks for it. Here are seven things to look for, what Florida's recordkeeping rule requires, and how to get ready for the 2027 speech codes.

When Florida's CMS Plan last changed hands, only about a quarter of authorizations made it into the new plan's system, and denials piled up in the first 30 days. Jessie Solognier, COO of EEP, explains what that looked like from the billing side and how clinics can protect cash flow through the move to Molina.

In Florida's CMS Plan move to Molina, the claim itself barely changes, but where it routes, how remittances arrive, and how you get paid all do. Jessie Solognier, COO of EEP, walks through payer and payment setup, the patient-by-patient plan update, and why September visits still bill to Sunshine.

Sunshine Health contracts don't carry over to Molina, so every clinic billing the CMS Plan has to credential and contract on its own. Jessie Solognier, COO of EEP, covers what the process involves, what continuity of care protects, and why to compare the fee schedule against current pay before signing.

Molina took over Florida's CMS Plan from Sunshine Health on October 1, and Sunshine contracts don't carry over. Jessie Solognier, COO of EEP, explains how much of a typical pediatric therapy practice's volume runs through the plan, how continuity of care works through May 31, 2027, and what clinics should still do.

The TheraPlan team advocates specifically for web-based EMRs for many reasons, but some are not so obvious. Read this post to discover six unexpected benefits that can result from switching your therapy clinic to a secure, web-based medical records software like TheraPlan.

The threat of audits from state healthcare agencies and insurance companies can be an ongoing worry for therapy clinic owners. However, there are steps you can take to maintain compliance without the stress. Find out how TheraPlan suggests internally auditing your therapy practice.

Open and consistent communication with primary care providers is essential to therapists and therapy clinics alike. However, the paperwork and time required to make this happen can be a barrier to efficiency. Find out what TheraPlan advises to keep positive and productive relationships with PCPs.

If your therapy clinic exclusively or primarily serves pediatric patients, your business may fluctuate naturally with the school year. TheraPlan suggests using the summer months to prep for the start of a new school year. Read our team’s advice for scheduling early fall appointments in advance of the back-to-school rush.

As a therapy clinic owner, staying on top of insurance credentialing for your team of therapists is a daunting part of your job. It can take precious time away from your family and home life. Learn how to make this process more efficient and secure your small business revenue stream as a result.