Last Updated on October 28, 2024 by MASSAGE Magazine
From the MASSAGE Magazine article, “How to Play the Insurance Game—and Win!” by Laura Allen, in the October 2009 issue. Article summary: Some people incorrectly view massage therapy as a luxury—and in an economic downturn, it may be among the first expenditures to go when people try to cut expenses. However, those people who can’t afford the full price of a massage will still come to your session room if they can get relief and relaxation for a small co-payment. Insurance will allow you to attract clients who might not be able to pay out of pocket for massage, increasing your client base.
• Hands Heal: Communication, Documentation, and Insurance Billing for Manual Therapists, by Diana L. Thompson (Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2005)
• Manipulate Your Future; A Comprehensive Guide To Medical Massage Insurance Billing, by Vivian Madison-Mahoney (American Medical Association, 2002)
• One Year to a Successful Massage Therapy Practice, by Laura Allen (Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2008)