Change Healthcare (Optum) Alternatives
31 alternatives in billing rcm insurance
Looking for alternatives to Change Healthcare (Optum)? Here are the top billing rcm insurance options for mental health practices. Compare features, pricing, and find the best fit for your workflow.
Top Change Healthcare (Optum) Alternatives
Most popular alternatives based on features, reviews, and practice fit
Heard
Heard is a financial services platform providing done-for-you bookkeeping, quarterly tax estimates, and annual tax filing specifically for therapists in private practice.
Starting at $129/month
Waystar
Enterprise RCM platform combining clearinghouse, denial management, and patient payments with AI-powered automation.
Waystar Claims Management
Enterprise claims management platform with AI-powered claim scrubbing, real-time status tracking, and automated denial workflows.
Best Change Healthcare (Optum) Alternative For Your Needs
Different practices have different needs. Here are our specific recommendations:
Heard
Optimized for individual practitioners
Heard is designed specifically for solo practitioners with streamlined workflows and solo-friendly pricing.
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Built for multi-provider workflows
Heard includes group practice features like multi-provider scheduling, staff permissions, and consolidated billing.
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e-Prescribing and EPCS support
Heard includes prescriber-focused workflows for psychiatrists and NPs.
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AI-powered documentation and automation
Waystar includes AI-powered features that Change Healthcare (Optum) lacks, reducing documentation time significantly.
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How to Switch from Change Healthcare (Optum)
Migration guide with estimated timeline and key steps
Key Migration Steps
- Export claims history and outstanding AR
- Set up new billing system with fee schedules
- Configure clearinghouse connection
- Keep old system access for 90+ days for AR follow-up
Export First
Always export your data before canceling—you may lose access immediately.
Check Contract
Review cancellation terms and notice periods to avoid fees.
Notify Team
Ensure staff knows about the switch and schedule training time.
More Change Healthcare (Optum) Alternatives
TherapyNotes Billing
Mental health-specific EHR with integrated billing, Apex clearinghouse connection, and ERA auto-posting designed by a therapist for therapists.
Claim.MD
Affordable clearinghouse with transparent flat-rate pricing at $120/month unlimited claims, designed for small to mid-size practices.
Office Ally Service Center
Free clearinghouse for electronic claims submission trusted by 80,000+ providers, with optional low-cost PM and EHR add-ons.
SimplePractice Insurance Billing
All-in-one practice management with integrated insurance billing, AutoPay claims, and direct clearinghouse connections for mental health professionals.
AdvancedMD Medical Billing
Comprehensive medical billing with full RCM services option, AI-powered analytics, and Global Payments integration for seamless revenue cycle management.
TheraNest Billing
Mental health practice management with tiered billing options from self-service to managed RCM, now part of Ensora Health's behavioral health portfolio.
Why Look for Change Healthcare (Optum) Alternatives?
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Different Features
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Better Fit
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Better Integration
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