Dustin Schwartz is the founder and CTO of VG Soft Co, where he builds software that protects ABA practices from the operational complexity threatening their clinical missions. With deep exposure to the day-to-day challenges facing growing clinics, from authorization management and billing to staff scheduling and compliance, he designs platforms that reduce administrative burden and give practice owners their time back.
Compare 8 CentralReach alternatives for ABA practices on published price, contract terms, billing services and AI notes, plus what CentralReach's own pricing policy allows.
Compare 7 ABA therapy software platforms for 2026 on price, billing, data collection and AI notes: VGPM, CentralReach, Theralytics, AlohaABA and more.
CPT 97180 (Jan 1, 2027) is the first stand-alone ABA code for ongoing non-face-to-face BCBA work. What counts, what does not, and the 7-day roll-up.
The first ABA worker strike, North Carolina's August 1 rules, state rate cut reversals, the BACB portal outage, and new autism research from July 2026.
An honest 2026 comparison of the 10 best behavioral health billing software platforms: real pricing, claims and ERA depth, denial tools, and who each one fits.
ABA documentation requirements differ by payer. Medicaid, commercial plans, and TRICARE each expect different records. Here is what each requires in 2026.
RBT burnout drives a median 65% turnover rate and $15,000 to $25,000 in replacement cost per therapist. Here are the 5 real causes and 8 practical solutions that keep RBTs.
Indiana's provider freeze takes effect, Stepping Stones closes overnight, MassHealth holds ABA rates flat, and federal oversight shifts in June 2026.
A 15-item quarterly ABA practice compliance checklist covering documentation, billing, HIPAA, licensure, and ethics, with what to check and when it's due.
The 7 ABA practice KPIs that predict sustainability, each with its target benchmark, the industry baseline, and what to do when the number drifts.
North Carolina drafts new autism rules, Indiana freezes ABA provider enrollment, CareSource Georgia's 20% cut goes live, plus May 2026 ABA news.
The 12 ABA data collection methods every BCBA should know: what each one measures, when to use it, and the error each method can introduce.
Eight documentation mistakes that trigger ABA claim denials, from missing authorization links to CO-50 medical-necessity gaps, plus how to fix each one.
The 9 operational disciplines that keep an ABA practice running in 2026: documentation, data, compliance, KPIs, staffing, billing, tech.
8 criteria for choosing an ABA billing service: real pricing, ABA coding expertise, appeal win rates, visibility, contracts, and onboarding.
Honest year-by-year math on BCBA private practice income vs W-2 salary. Year 1, Year 3, tax structure, and the regional multiplier nobody shows.
Indiana's Medicaid overhaul goes live, North Carolina passes its own version, ALP exits NY, CareSource Georgia cuts 20%, plus April 2026 ABA news.
We compared session notes features across the top 10 ABA practice management platforms in 2026. AI handling, custom forms, audit safeguards.
Compare in-house, outsourced, and hybrid ABA denial management. With the 10 most common denial codes, a fit framework, and honest recovery math.
ABA therapy market size, workforce data, Medicaid trends, technology adoption, and outlook for independent practice owners. Updated monthly.
Provider exits, OIG audit fallout, Indiana's sweeping Medicaid overhaul, CDC prevalence at 1 in 31, and workforce pressure reshaping ABA in March 2026.
How the ABA MSO model works and how it compares to a franchise, a private equity acquisition, and staying self-managed. Real cost math on all four paths.
All 10 ABA CPT codes for 2026 with units, modifiers and concurrent-billing rules, plus the six 2027 codes and what the new Coalition guidance changes.
Honest comparison of VGPM and CentralReach for ABA practices seeking streamlined operations. Pricing, billing, data collection, and which platform fits your practice.
In-house vs outsourced ABA billing compared. Real cost breakdowns, decision framework by practice size, and the metrics that reveal which model fits.
Compare ABA franchises to incubators, accelerators, and going solo. Real costs, royalty breakdowns, honest trade-offs, and which path fits your goals as a BCBA.
Compare the top ABA billing software in 2026. Real pricing, feature breakdowns, denial management tools, and which platform fits your practice size and billing complexity.
Key developments in ABA therapy for February 2026, including Medicaid rate cuts, hour caps, AI adoption, and payer trends impacting independent practices.
Compare the best ABA data collection software for 2026. Features, pricing, mobile tools, AI capabilities, and integrated billing options ranked for ABA practices.
ABA Medicaid rate cuts 2026, hour caps, Medicare updates, commercial policy shifts, BACB workforce changes, and major autism research reshaping ABA.
Compare the 6 best ABA scheduling software platforms in 2026. Authorization-aware features, EVV compliance, pricing, and which fits your practice.
Ranked comparison of the best ABA billing services and RCM companies in 2026. Pricing models, collection rates, and which partner fits your practice size.
Honest 2026 ranking of the 7 best ABA practice management software platforms: real pricing, billing depth, AI notes, and total cost by practice size.
November 2025 delivered a stark message to ABA practice owners "Volume is no longer enough."
Medicaid rate cuts, NIH Autism Data Science Initiative, state fee schedule updates, and practice recommendations for ABA providers.
Federal autism initiatives, Medicaid funding pressures, credentialing bottlenecks, telehealth expansion, and autism subtype research.
Medicaid funding instability, legislative scrutiny, clinic expansion, technology innovations, and workforce challenges in ABA.
10-step guide to starting an ABA practice as a BCBA in 2026. LLC formation, credentialing timelines, billing setup, real costs, and franchise vs incubator paths.
VG Soft announces expansion beyond software to offer comprehensive support services for ABA practices, including incubator and accelerator programs.
Federal budget cuts, Medicaid cost controls, new autism research identifying four subtypes, and workforce developments in ABA.
Autism Family Caregivers Act, treatment intensity research, workforce crisis, telehealth expansion, and BACB certification changes.
Technology integration, workforce challenges, market growth, early intervention research, and state legislative updates in ABA.
