Headway
Building a new mental healthcare system, rebuilt for access and affordability.
Overview
Headway is a mental health company that aims to make therapy more accessible and affordable by helping therapists accept insurance. It provides a platform where individuals can find and book appointments with therapists who are in-network with their insurance plan. Headway handles the credentialing, billing, and administrative tasks for the therapists, allowing them to focus on providing care. The service is free for clients, who only pay their regular copay or coinsurance.
✨ Key Features
- Network of therapists who accept insurance
- Online booking and scheduling
- Handles all insurance billing and claims for providers
- Free for clients to use
- Instant confirmation of insurance benefits
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Free platform for providers
- Handles the entire insurance lifecycle from credentialing to payment
- Focus on improving access to affordable, in-network care
Unique Value: Simplifies and de-risks running an insurance-based private practice for mental health providers by offering a free, all-in-one platform that manages all administrative work.
🎯 Use Cases (3)
✅ Best For
- Dramatically simplifying the process for both patients and therapists to use insurance for mental healthcare.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Individuals without insurance
- Therapists who prefer to manage their own billing and credentialing
🏆 Alternatives
Unlike traditional EHRs that charge a monthly fee, Headway's business model is aligned with the provider's success, offering its software for free and handling the complexities of insurance.
💻 Platforms
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: Free for clients to use. Therapists do not pay a membership fee; Headway takes a percentage of the insurance payout.
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