Webinar Category: Behavioral Health

    Credentialing & Contracting: A Comprehensive Approach for Behavioral Health Professionals

    63% of failed behavioral health practices cite credentialing and contracting issues as their primary cause of closure.

    In an industry where helping others is your mission, the cruel reality is that the contracting & credentialing processes are systematically destroying practices like yours. This isn’t just an administrative headache—it’s an existential threat to your survival.

    You’ll walk away learning:

    • The fundamentals of credentialing and contracting and how it impacts organizational revenue
    • Expert best practices to accelerate approvals, minimize delays, and save you money
    • The predatory payor tactics deliberately designed to delay your enrollment and how to manage your processes based on the different of payor

    Don’t become another casualty of the credentialing catastrophe. Register now for the survival guide they don’t want you to have.

    20 Years of Hiring Success: What Works (and Doesn’t) in Healthcare Talent

    In this must-attend webinar, Eric Scharber, Executive Vice President at SimiTree and founder of Exact Recruiting (now SimiTree Talent Solutions), will share what’s worked, what HASN’T, and what the future holds for hiring in healthcare. Learn the strategies that have made SimiTree a true success story in recruitment and placement with team members who have been with us for over 10 years! Key Takeaways:

    • The top hiring mistakes agencies make—and how to avoid them

    • Proven strategies to attract and retain high-performing talent

    • How to reduce turnover and boost employee engagement

    • The state of the workforce in 2025 and what it means for your hiring strategy

    • Actionable tips to build a sustainable, future-ready team

    Master the Essentials of Behavioral Health Billing

    Join us for an informative session designed to demystify the complex world of behavioral health billing. Whether you’re a mental health practitioner, practice manager, or billing specialist, this comprehensive webinar will equip you with the fundamental knowledge needed to optimize your billing processes and maximize reimbursements.

    What you’ll learn:

    • Insurance verification and eligibility best practices that prevent costly claim denials
    • How to properly document and code behavioral health services for clean claim submission
    • Key differences between commercial, Medicare, and Medicaid billing requirements
    • Common billing pitfalls and proven strategies to overcome them
    • Essential tools and workflows to streamline your billing operations

    Beyond Medicare: Optimizing Benefits for Veterans in Post-Acute and Behavioral Health

    Are you fully equipped to help your veteran patients access all the benefits they’re entitled to? Join SimiTree and VITAS Healthcare for an insightful webinar that goes beyond Medicare to explore the full spectrum of benefits available to veterans in post-acute care and behavioral health settings.

    In this comprehensive session, you’ll gain valuable knowledge to enhance your ability to serve those who have served our country. Our panel of experts will provide you with practical insights and actionable strategies to navigate the complex landscape of veteran benefits.

    Key Learning Objectives:

    1. Discover tips for efficiently navigating available benefits and understanding the requirements for access

    2. Learn when referrals and authorizations are necessary – and when they’re not – for accessing specific benefits

    3. Gain information on how to reach the Veterans’ Crisis Line and explore helpful support applications

    Who Should Attend:

    This webinar is essential for healthcare professionals in post-acute care and behavioral health, including administrators, clinicians, social workers, and care coordinators who work with veteran populations.

    Featured Speakers:

    – Scott McKinney, SVP of Behavioral Health RCM, SimiTree

    – Melynda Capps Lee, MBA, MA, Managing Director, Consulting, SimiTree

    – Anthony Motsinger, PhD, LCSW, LCADC, Vice President, Behavioral Consulting, SimiTree

    – Larry Hetu-Robert, M.Div., Bereavement Services Manager and Veteran Liaison, VITAS Healthcare