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How the Government Shutdown Impacts Medicare Reimbursements for Therapists

Learn how the 2025 government shutdown temporarily paused Medicare payments, what it means for therapists’ cash flow, and practical steps to protect your practice from future disruptions.

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The Best Cancellation Policy for Your Therapy Practice

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The Complete List of Policies and Paperwork for Your Therapy Practice

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How to Hire an Intern for Your Therapy Practice

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The Complete Guide to Financial Planning for Therapists

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The Mid-Year Tax Checkup for Therapists

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The Complete List of Tax Deductions for Physical Therapists

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New Tax Credits and Deductions for Private Practice Owners

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Big Beautiful Bill Explained: Sole Props vs. S-Corps

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How Much Should Therapists Save for Retirement?

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How to Transition Your Therapy Practice from Insurance to Cash Pay

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How to Run Payroll for Your Therapy Practice

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The Complete Guide to Credit for Therapists

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How to Pay Off Debt: A Complete Guide for Therapists

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The Glossary of Bookkeeping and Tax Terms for Private Practice

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The Complete Guide to Bookkeeping for Dieticians

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The Complete Guide to Bookkeeping for Therapists

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How to Hire a Bookkeeper for Your Therapy Practice

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When to Hire a Bookkeeper for Your Therapy Practice

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Do Therapists Need Professional Liability Insurance?

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The Path to Becoming an Entrepreneurial Therapist with Dr. Marie Fang

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Being a Therapist During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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How the Government Shutdown Impacts Medicare Reimbursements for Therapists

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Three Ways the Government Shutdown Impacts Therapists

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How the Government Shutdown Impacts Telehealth for Therapists

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The Biggest Factors Affecting Income for Private Practice

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Therapist Income Benchmarks: What to Expect in Private Practice

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How to Negotiate Higher Rates with Insurance Companies as a Therapist

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Heard Raises $15M to Build the Financial Back Office for Therapists

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Announcing the 2023 Financial State of Private Practice Report

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Heard Named to SMBTech 50

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Heard Partners with Guideline to Offer Retirement Plans to Therapists

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Victoria Li, Co-Founder of Heard, Named to Forbes 30 Under 30

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Free articles, fact-checked by experts

How the Government Shutdown Impacts Medicare Reimbursements for Therapists

The Best Cancellation Policy for Your Therapy Practice

The Complete List of Policies and Paperwork for Your Therapy Practice

The 9 Most Common Accounting Mistakes Therapists Make (and How to Avoid Them)

How to Hire an Intern for Your Therapy Practice

The Complete Guide to Marketing for Therapists

The Complete Guide to Insurance Billing for Therapists

The Complete Guide to Financial Planning for Therapists

The Best Private Practice Advice for Early-Career Therapists

The Mid-Year Tax Checkup for Therapists

The Complete List of Tax Deductions for Occupational Therapists

The Complete List of Tax Deductions for Physical Therapists

New Tax Credits and Deductions for Private Practice Owners

Big Beautiful Bill Explained: Sole Props vs. S-Corps

Will the Big Beautiful Bill Change How I Pay Estimated Taxes in 2026?

How the One Big Beautiful Bill Impacts Your Private Practice Taxes, and What to Do About It

How Much Should Therapists Save for Retirement?

How to Transition Your Therapy Practice from Insurance to Cash Pay

What is Financial Literacy and Why Is It Important for Therapists?

How to Run Payroll for Your Therapy Practice

The Complete Guide to Credit for Therapists

How to Pay Off Debt: A Complete Guide for Therapists

The Glossary of Bookkeeping and Tax Terms for Therapists

The Complete Guide to Bookkeeping for Dieticians

The Complete Guide to Bookkeeping for Chiropractors

The Complete Guide to Bookkeeping for Therapists

How to Hire a Bookkeeper for Your Therapy Practice

When to Hire a Bookkeeper for Your Therapy Practice

Do Therapists Need Professional Liability Insurance?

The Path to Becoming an Entrepreneurial Therapist with Dr. Marie Fang

Being a Therapist During the COVID-19 Pandemic

How the Government Shutdown Impacts Medicare Reimbursements for Therapists

Three Ways the Government Shutdown Impacts Therapists

How the Government Shutdown Impacts Telehealth for Therapists

The Biggest Factors Affecting Income for Private Practice

Therapist Income Benchmarks: What to Expect in Private Practice

How to Negotiate Higher Rates with Insurance Companies as a Therapist

Heard Raises $15M to Build the Financial Back Office for Therapists

Announcing the 2023 Financial State of Private Practice Report

Heard Named to SMBTech 50

Heard Partners with Guideline to Offer Retirement Plans to Therapists

Victoria Li, Co-Founder of Heard, Named to Forbes 30 Under 30

Heard Partners with Bluevine to Offer Business Checking to Therapists

Explore free articles, guides, and tools developed by experts to help you understand and manage your private practice's finances.

Heard is the only financial management software built for therapists that enables you to manage your bookkeeping, taxes, and payroll—all in one place.

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