Day Two of the 5th Annual APBA Convention

Patty Mulligan and her 4 Paws for Ability Service dog Tia, center, join CodeMetro's
 Lisa Rivers and Belen Arredondo at APBA's 5th Annual APBA Convention in Seattle, WA. 

Day one of our attendance at the 5^th Annual APBA Convention brought the usual excitement; meeting great clinicians, conducting software demonstrations and answering inquiries about our insurance and administrative services. 

As usual, one of the day's highlights was a visit from Patty Mulligan and Tia, the service dog from 4 Paws for Ability. If you were at the show, I hope you had a chance to meet her and her family’s amazing service dog.

Day two is upon us. What will this day bring? 

CodeMetro Offers Incredible Promotion, Free Practice Management Software for Up to One Year

Media Contact

Albert Bustos

Phone: 877.796.9883

Email: abustos@codemetro.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

MONROVIA, Calif. (January 30, 2015) – CodeMetro, Inc., the premier software and service company in the special needs industry, offers an unprecedented promotion that no other practice management software provider can rival – up to one year free of NPAWorks (www.npaworks.com) for start-ups or small practices.

The industry’s flagship system for clinicians seeking to streamline their practice, NPAWorks has been trusted by autism clinicians, speech language pathologists, occupational and physical therapists to drastically increase both time and cost savings.

This up-to-one-year-free promotion includes training and support from CodeMetro’s dedicated Technical Support department. It covers free on-site, email and phone support throughout the life of a customer’s NPAWorks subscription. As other software companies charge premium rates for customer assistance, CodeMetro’s no-cost approach to technical help has earned the company the top spot as the premiere provider for practice management software and related services. 

The complete summary of CodeMetro’s products and service offerings include:

NPAWorks

Practice management software developed for ABA and autism clinicians, speech language pathologists, occupational and physical therapists. Clinicians around the world trust its centralized, user-friendly features to simplify administrative tasks to save time and money. NPAWorks is used for staff and client tracking and documentation, scheduling, billing and payroll, to name a few. It is also accessible on mobile devices.

Special Needs Insurance Billing

Affordable and personalized insurance billing services. Medical billers, specializing in ABA codes, manage submissions from beginning to end helping clinics get maximum, timely reimbursement. From contracting and credentialing, to generating, submitting and following up on claims, CodeMetro ensures transparency on the status of revenue at all times.

Administrative Services

Whether you’re a start-up or an established organization, our Administrative Services offering provides you with supplemental support to get the business side of the house on the right track. From creating a customized employee handbook, client services agreement, policies and procedures manual, to thoughtful leadership and outside-of-the-box consulting – we help you ‘work smarter, not harder’ creating sustainable business practices to ensure success.  

  

ABOUT CODEMETRO

CodeMetro is the leading business operations management company exclusively focused on the special needs industry. Its professional offerings have become a “must have” for autism therapy providers, physical therapists, speech language pathologists and occupational therapists striving for efficiency and maximum revenue. 

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Senate Passes ABLE Act

From Autism Society:

Last night, the U.S. Senate passed the Achieving a Better Life Experience Act (ABLE) -- a victory for grassroots advocacy for parents and people with disabilities. The Autism Society has worked with many partners in the disability community to get this bill passed.

The ABLE Act allows for savings accounts for individuals with disabilities for certain expenses, like education, housing, and transportation, without jeopardizing certain important federal benefits such as SSI and Medicaid. The funds saved in these accounts, if managed correctly, can be another tool in planning for the lifetime support needs of an individual with disabilities. Up to $14,000 a year can be put in an ABLE account, with a cap of $100,000.

The bill must now be signed by the President to become law. Once the law is implemented in each state, the ABLE Act will allow the following: 

1. Enable people with disabilities or family members to put up to $14,000 per year in the account, up to $100,000 total amount.


2. ABLE accounts could generally be rolled over only into another ABLE account for the same individual or into an ABLE account for a sibling who is also an eligible individual.


3. The funds must be spent on qualified expenses related to the individual's disability, such as health, education, housing, transportation, training, assistive technology, personal support, and related services and expenses. 

Sadly, the man who conceived and worked tirelessly to pass the legislation, Steve Beck of Burke, Virginia, died suddenly last week. Steve was 44 years old and the parent of two daughters, including Natalie who had a disability. Steve, along with a group of parents around his kitchen table, conceived the idea of a savings account for his daughter, similar to the 529 account used for college savings.  The passage of this Act is a wonderful tribute to the memory of Steve Beck.

As the process to open accounts for our family members with autism develops, we will keep our members informed as to next steps

CodeMetro Introduces New “Offline Mode” for NPAWorks DayLite

CodeMetro upgrades NPAWorks DayLite to offer a new feature that’s truly one-of-a-kind.

DayLite’s new, “OFFLINE MODE” lets therapists work when there is no Internet connection. 

We’ve all experienced it; unavailable or extremely slow Internet access outdoors or in someone’s home. Simply click DayLite’s Offline Mode, and now you are able to work from anywhere...now that's productive!

With no Internet connectivity, working In Offline Mode from any mobile device allows therapists in the field to:

• View and edit appointments
• Capture e-signatures
• Write notes
• Save appointments
• Lock schedules
• Submit their time

Thousands of special needs clinicians worldwide trust NPAWorks practice management software to manage their scheduling, billing, insurance claims, payroll, contract management, documentation and business analysis needs. 

If your an NPAWorks user and have questions, contact our support department at support@codemetro.com for details. 

CodeMetro’s Rebranding Signifies Growth

Media Contact

Albert Bustos

Phone: 877.796.9883

Email: abustos@codemetro.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

MONROVIA, Calif. (October 28, 2014) – CodeMetro, Inc., one of the most influential software companies in the special needs industry, has completed a rebranding campaign which consists of a new logo, the launch of a new website (www.CodeMetro.com), and the introduction of the company’s newest service offering – administrative services. 

Formerly a developer of practice management software, CodeMetro is now the leading business operations management company exclusively focused on the special needs industry. Its professional offerings have become a “must have” for autism therapy providers, physical therapists, speech language pathologists and occupational therapists alike.

“CodeMetro has gone beyond just being developers of practice management software,” says Albert Bustos, Marketing Manager. “When you have as much experience in clinical software engineering, consulting, billing and overall operations management as the staff do at CodeMetro, offering this expertise to promote efficiency and cost savings to the special needs industry was a natural progression of CodeMetro’s overall growth strategy.”

CodeMetro has seen substantial success within the past three years, accentuated by tremendous staff growth. Added resources in both personnel and physical space has allowed the special needs operations management company to offer what competitors lack: comprehensive and innovative software combined with dedicated and knowledgeable personal support. 

Statistics indicate 1 in 68 children are diagnosed with autism each year and at an average cost of $60,000 per family, autism has become the fastest-growing developmental disability in the United States. The outcome from such astonishing statistics has added continued pressure on clinicians and special needs insurance billing nationwide. CodeMetro’s growth emphasizes its continued standing as the go-to source for practitioners seeking to streamline their business practices and simplify their insurance billing efforts.

Products and services are not the only aspects of CodeMetro’s brand that stands out from the competition. What started out as a plan to feature animal photos via digital frame at industry conferences, has evolved into an inspiring partnership with 4 Paws for Ability, a non-profit provider of service dogs to children with autism worldwide. An honorable feat for a company staffed by K9 enthusiasts seeking to continually advance autism therapy services. CodeMetro and 4 Paws’ partnership consists of cross-marketing efforts and joint attendance at autism conferences beginning October 2014.

CODEMETRO’S SERVICES

NPAWorks

Practice management software developed for ABA and autism clinicians, speech language pathologists, occupational and physical therapists. Clinicians around the world trust its centralized, user-friendly features to simplify administrative tasks to save time and money. NPAWorks is used for clinical, scheduling, billing, payroll, tracking and documentation. Accessible for use on desktop and mobile devices.

Special Needs Insurance Billing

Affordable and personalized insurance billing services. Medical billers manage submissions from beginning to end helping clinics get maximum, timely reimbursement. From contracting and credentialing, to generating, submitting and following up on claims, staff ensures transparency on the status of revenue at all times.

Administrative Services

From creating an employee handbook, to customized training videos, to the execution and implementation of all policies and procedures, CodeMetro helps clinicians stay organized and efficient by equipping them with professional staff and tools necessary to run a successful business.

  

ABOUT CODEMETRO

CodeMetro is the leading business operations management company exclusively focused on the special needs industry. Its professional offerings have become a “must have” for autism therapy providers, physical therapists, speech language pathologists and occupational therapists striving for efficiency and maximum revenue. 

ABOUT 4 PAWS FOR ABILITY

4 Paws for Ability is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to place quality service dogs with children with disabilities and veterans who have lost use of limbs or hearing; help with animal rescue, and educate the public regarding use of service dogs in public places. 4 Paws for Ability relies on the generosity of individuals, as well as corporations, and accepts donations for operating expenses, training, food, toys, training supplies, medication, and our building fund.

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4 Paws for Ability Conducts First Graduation in Temporary Class

Another great day at 4 Paws for Ability. Even though the Xenia, OH based non-profit's headquarters is under construction for expansion, it didn't stop its dedicated staff, families and dogs from conducting its first graduation in its new temporary class location on September 26. 

Congratulations from your friends at CodeMetro!  

Graduates featured:

Shiloh & Mango
Max & Walnut
Heather & Vonnie
Max & Zumba
Ed & Yahoo
Mya & Excel
Owen & Cooper
Kayden & Zulu
Benjamin & Sobe
Josh & Soren
Jacob & Fitz-It

CMS Seeks to Clarify Coverage for Autism Treatment Under CHIP, Medicaid

From Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services

The CMS has moved to clarify confusion about a bulletin it released in July on coverage for comprehensive autism treatment under Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program. Uncertainty centered on whether the CMS was mandating coverage for applied-behavior analysis therapy, a costly treatment.

ABA treatment, believed to be the most effective for people with autism, involves behavioral specialists leading patients through drills to help with speaking and social skills.

Annual ABA therapy cost for one patient ranges from $25,000 to $70,000. Experts say demanding ABA for every Medicaid- or CHIP-covered child could cost states and the federal government hundreds of millions of dollars per year.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported this year that autism rates in children have increased from 1 in 88 children in 2012 to 1 in 68 children in 2014. More than one-third of children with autism are covered by Medicaid or CHIP, according to the Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs.

CMS was mum for several weeks on whether the bulletin mandated ABA, or any specific autism treatments. But Thursday it posted a follow-up FAQ document (PDF)explaining its intent for the initial July document release.

“CMS is not endorsing or requiring any particular treatment modality for [autism],” the agency said in the FAQ. “State Medicaid agencies are responsible for determining what services are medically necessary for eligible individuals.”

It did clarify, however, that there should be some form of covered treatment for children with autism under Medicaid or CHIP. However, it has no immediate plans to assess state compliance with autism treatment coverage for affected children.

“States may not have focused on the application of these requirements in this area,” the CMS said. “As a result, a state may need time to review its current program policies to determine if changes are needed to existing state regulations and/or policy to ensure compliance.”