Behavioral Health Contracting

Behavioral Health Contracting is a specialist consultancy that helps mental health and substance use disorder providers manage relationships with health insurers. The company supports practices and facilities seeking in-network access, improved reimbursement, and stronger contract terms, with services available nationwide. Its work includes reviewing existing agreements, assessing rates and contract terms, identifying renewal or amendment opportunities, and negotiating with major commercial and government payers.

Services also cover network development, payer relations, claims-process optimization, and support with prior authorization. The company works with a range of provider types, including therapy and psychiatric practices, psychological assessment services, intensive outpatient programs, residential treatment centers, detox facilities, partial hospitalization programs, and medication-assisted treatment providers. Its payer expertise includes insurers such as Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, Anthem, Humana, Kaiser Permanente, Optum, and TRICARE, as well as Medicare and state Medicaid programs.

Engagements begin with a free consultation, followed by strategic planning, negotiation support, and ongoing contract optimization. Based in Ashburn, Virginia, Behavioral Health Contracting offers a focused approach tailored to each provider’s services, market, and payer priorities.