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How the Government Shutdown Impacts Telehealth for Therapists

Learn how the 2025 government shutdown and the end of the CMS telehealth waiver impact therapists treating Medicare and Medicaid clients, and what steps to take to keep your practice compliant.

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How to Start a Therapy Practice in New York

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How to Start a Therapy Practice in California

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How to Read an S Corporation Tax Return for Your Therapy Practice

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How to Track Expenses for Your Therapy Practice

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4 Types of Business Loans for Therapists

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Tax Season Checklist for Sole Proprietors

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The Complete List of Tax Deductions for Therapists

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3 Financial Stressors Therapists Face and How to Combat Them

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When Are My Taxes Due for My Private Practice?

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The Complete List of Tax Deductions for Occupational 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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Will the Big Beautiful Bill Change How I Pay Estimated Taxes in 2026?

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

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

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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 Chiropractors

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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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The Best Private Practice Advice for Early-Career Therapists

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The Complete Guide to Out-of-Network Billing for Therapists

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How Much Does It Cost to Start a Group Therapy Practice?

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How Much Does It Cost to Become a Licensed Therapist?

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How Much Does It Cost to Start a Therapy Practice?

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How to Set a Marketing Budget for Your Therapy Practice

Mar 10, 2024

July 27, 2022

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How the Government Shutdown Impacts Telehealth for Therapists

Oct 29, 2025

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The Biggest Factors Affecting Income for Private Practice

Sep 30, 2025

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Therapist Income Benchmarks: What to Expect in Private Practice

Sep 23, 2025

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How to Negotiate Higher Rates with Insurance Companies as a Therapist

Aug 28, 2025

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What Therapists Need to Know About 529 Plans and Other College Savings Accounts

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The Complete Guide to Profit First for Therapists

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

Jun 22, 2023

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Announcing the 2023 Financial State of Private Practice Report

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Heard Named to SMBTech 50

Apr 25, 2023

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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 Telehealth for Therapists

How to Start a Therapy Practice in New York

How to Start a Therapy Practice in California

How to Read an S Corporation Tax Return for Your Therapy Practice

How to Track Expenses for Your Therapy Practice

4 Types of Business Loans for Therapists

Tax Season Checklist for Sole Proprietors

The Complete List of Tax Deductions for Therapists

3 Financial Stressors Therapists Face and How to Combat Them

When Are My Taxes Due for My Private Practice?

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

The Best Private Practice Advice for Early-Career Therapists

The Complete Guide to Out-of-Network Billing for Therapists

How Much Does It Cost to Start a Group Therapy Practice?

How Much Does It Cost to Become a Licensed Therapist?

How Much Does It Cost to Start a Therapy Practice?

How to Set a Marketing Budget for Your Therapy Practice

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

What Therapists Need to Know About 529 Plans and Other College Savings Accounts

The Complete Guide to Profit First for Therapists

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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