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.”

Welcome Letter: FABA Conference 2014 - Visit CodeMetro Booth #9D

CodeMetro will be exhibiting at the FABA Conference 2014 in Saratoga Springs, Florida. If you're in attendance, visit us at Booth #9D. 

Learn about our new branding campaign and our services: NPAWorks ABA Practice Management Software, ABA Insurance Billing Services and Administrative Services catering to ABA providers.

Also, meet our amazing special guest, Winkie the autism service dog from Dream Acres for Autism based in Sorrento, Florida.

What's new? A lot.

CodeMetro Begins Partnership with Ohio Non-Profit, 4 Paws for Ability, with Laptop Donation

                                          Bones, the Black Labrador Retriever, cuts Luke's meltdowns from hours to 
                                          minutes since he became Luke's Autism Assistance Dog.

Media Contact

Albert Bustos

Phone: 877.796.9883

Email: abustos@codemetro.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Monrovia, Calif. (August 6, 2014) — CodeMetro recently partnered with non-profit, Xenia, Ohio-based 4 Paws for Ability, providers of autism service dogs to children worldwide. The working arrangement began with CodeMetro’s donation of two laptops to 4 Paws. The goal of the venture is cross promotion, highlighted by joint attendance at autism conferences beginning 2015 and beyond.

“We were surprised when CodeMetro reached out to us, but we were excited,” said 4 Paws CEO Karen Shirk. “We’re all in this fight against autism together, and the more of us that can get together on it, the more change we can make. We’re very grateful for their donation, but even more than that, we’re looking forward to working more with them in the future.”

Responding to 4 Paws’s donation “Wish List,” the gently used laptops will be utilized by families during a task-oriented, 12-day training period. Children will be using the laptops for entertainment purposes such as playing games and watching movies; while adults receive handler training. 

“We are huge dog lovers here at the office,” said CodeMetro marketing manager Albert Bustos. "We thought it would be exciting to combine our passion for providing therapists with quality software and animals; so we teamed up with a wonderful organization that provides task-trained autism service dogs. We go through these [laptops] quite frequently and were happy to send some to 4 Paws for their use. We are honored to work with such an empowering organization.”

Beginning 2015, the two organizations team up to exhibit at autism conferences nationwide. Accompanying CodeMetro’s staff, 4 Paws will showcase their services by featuring a family assisted by a service dog.   

About CodeMetro

CodeMetro offers the therapy industry a service that is the first of its kind; a special needs-focused operations management company.  Expanding from its initial product, NPAWorks, ABA practice management software, CodeMetro also provides ABA Insurance Billing Services and Administrative Services, professional resources concentrated on assisting clinicians with scheduling, billing, payroll and human resources.

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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