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The Right Tack
The Right Tack is the podcast for behavioral health practice owners who are navigating the business side of mental health care. Hosted by Paul Jonas, Co-Founder and CEO of BreezyBilling, and Jim Jonas, Therapist, Co-Founder of BreezyBilling, and Founder of The Jonas Center, each episode features real conversations with experts, providers, and industry leaders about the challenges—and wins—of running a successful practice.
Whether you're just starting out or scaling up, The Right Tack offers practical insights, honest stories, and actionable tips to help you grow with confidence.
Set your course—and let’s sail smoothly through the world of behavioral health business. Presented by BreezyBilling.
The Right Tack
Untangling Credentialing and Contracting for Behavioral Health Providers
It’s one of the most common sources of confusion for mental health professionals: What’s the difference between credentialing and contracting?
In this episode of The Right Tack, hosts Paul Jonas and Jim Jonas explain how these two processes work together (and why mixing them up can lead to serious payment delays). From managing CAQH profiles to understanding payer denials and supervision rules, they share insights every private practice owner needs to know.
👉 Tune in to learn:
- How credentialing validates you as a provider
- Why contracting defines how your practice gets paid
- Common mistakes that lead to claim denials, and how to avoid them!
Brought to you by BreezyBilling, helping behavioral health practices stay organized, compliant, and profitable.