Headway handles credentialing with major insurance payors, files claims for you, and pays you on a fixed schedule. Free for therapists; Headway takes a cut of insurance payouts.
Headway
Insurance credentialing and billing for therapists
About Headway
What Headway does
The features that actually matter for therapy practice.
Insurance credentialing
Claims filing
Fixed pay schedule
Built-in EHR-lite
Honest assessment
What works and what does not, based on hands-on testing.
What works well
- Free to therapists
- Removes credentialing friction
- Predictable pay schedule
Where it falls short
- Takes a percentage of insurance reimbursement
- Limited to in-network payors
FAQ
Common questions about Headway
Is Headway HIPAA compliant?
Headway states it offers a BAA and is built for HIPAA-covered workflows. Confirm current BAA terms with the vendor before sending client data.How much does Headway cost?
Headway starts at $0/month. Pricing tiers and any free trial are noted in the review above.What is Headway best for?
Insurance credentialing and billing for therapists
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