Ethics and ABA
The issue of ethics has become a very HOT topic over the last year. And unfortunately, not in a favorable way as what it means to provide ethical services is often being misconstrued. This issue has been brewing for some time and stemmed originally from multiple instances of insurance fraud which rightly put everyone on […]
It’s That Time Again – Celebrate Your Successes, Review Challenges, and Plan for 2023!
It’s the end of another year and although some still struggle with COVID and its aftermath, it’s time to set aside time to look back at your successes and challenges in 2022 and strategically plan for 2023. It can seem daunting to do but as ABB embarks on our annual Leadership Retreat, I share with […]
Is This Still a Good Time for a BCBA to Start a Business?
Recently I’ve been asked multiple times if I still think it’s wise for a stand-alone BCBA to open a practice. My resounding answer is “Yes.” My response assumes many important start-up considerations are met (see my start-up self assessment). This question is being asked of me in light of the large number of private equity (PE) companies […]
Workforce Concerns
I’ve long said that the ABA industry is poised for unionization. On the heels of the recent mass layoffs and my continued experience working with clients who are not labor law compliant, I believe it is a valid risk. You may have heard that Chipotle is paying 20 million for violations of NYC’s fair work […]
Unrealistic Growth Expectations and the Impact on ABA
Most of you reading this have likely seen the press and social media posts regarding several relatively new but some very well-known ABA companies laying off large numbers of staff and closing down locations in various US geographies. It’s disheartening but I’ve lived my life believing that in everything, positive and negative, there is a […]
Scheduling Tips to Maximize Utilization
Maximizing utilization is important for ensuring your clients achieve their full potential as well as securing your company’s financial health. If the client’s authorization is written for a six-month period and amounts to, for example, 25 hours a week of services, then it is critical to all parties that every effort is made to provide […]
Clinical Documentation Compliance
We’ve all heard the stories. A colleague opens their mail to find an audit request from an insurance payer. Panic sets in. Hours are spent scrambling through files, desperately hoping documentation meets the mark. Then the dreaded letter arrives: recoupment demands totaling thousands of dollars – all because of missing signatures, vague notes, or overlooked […]