Stop Waiting For the Perfect ABA Practice.
Build It.
Stop waiting for the perfect ABA practice. Build an independent, ethical practice, all without the burden of paperwork and admin.
The forward-thinking ABA clinics transforming care with Alpaca Health's support
Our Mission: Clinicians as Owners.
Work for Big Box ABA
Lose money to corporations. No autonomy. No career growth.
- 01Hope that someone recognizes your hard work someday.
- 02Perform at your best for a whopping 3% raise.
- 03Feeling pressured to recommend 40 hrs, when you know the client only really needs 10.
Start a Practice Alone
You can always start your own independent practice, alone.
- 01Hope that insurance pays you
- 02Spend your days on the phone with insurance, instead of with clients
- 03Confused? Have questions? You have to figure it out on your own.
Start an Alpaca-Powered Practice
Partnering with Alpaca helps streamline independence.
- Get paid every 2 weeks
- Get done-for-you admin services
- Get boutique support
We’re here to help your child achieve every developmental milestone.
Alpaca Health’s Practice-In-A-Box removes the barriers to independence—so you can own your practice without the struggle.
We take the paperwork load off of clinicians
Alpacas are built for the climb—strong, steady, and made to carry heavy loads. Just like us. We handle all things non-clinical, so independent, BCBA-owned practices can focus on what matters—delivering great care and growing your practice.
Partners with Alpaca already have:
The best tools were once exclusive to Big Box ABA—now, they’re built for you.
Built from the ground up with AI-native automation, our HIPAA-compliant platform eliminates non-clinical administrative tasks, so providers can focus on what matters—delivering quality autism care.
Truly All-in-One
Data collection, scheduling, billing, and intake, everything you need in a single platform.
Precision Care
AI-driven clinical insights optimize treatment for each child’s unique needs.
Designed for Providers
Intuitive, easy-to-use software that works for you—not the other way around.
We go above and beyond HIPAA compliance requirements to ensure data security and patient privacy.
Running an ABA practice is hard enough—you shouldn’t have to worry about paperwork, billing, or credentialing.
Our team takes care of all the administrative tasks for you, so you can focus on what truly matters: providing quality care.
Full-Service Insurance & Billing
We manage certification, verify benefits, authorize, submit claims, and resolve denials to ensure your timely payment.
Payroll, Compliance & Operations
We take care of the back-office tasks that keep your practice running smoothly.
Practice Setup & Growth Support
We set up your LLC, business registration, and payer contracts, ensuring you're ready to operate.
We go above and beyond HIPAA compliance requirements to ensure data security and patient privacy.
Dealing with insurance is full of uncertainty. Every vendor promises payouts, but only Alpaca offers a guarantee
Big-box ABA offers the security of a salary—but it’s a golden handcuff. Now, independent practices can have the same financial stability with guaranteed payouts, without sacrificing autonomy.
Guaranteed Payments Every 2 Weeks
No more waiting months for insurance. You’ll receive regular, predictable payouts, allowing you to plan and grow with confidence.
No Impact from Insurance Clawbacks
If an insurance company retroactively denies or claws back a payment, we take on the risk—your revenue stays secure.
100% Payment Security
Even if claims are delayed, denied, or audited, your payouts are guaranteed. We handle the insurance back-and-forth so you don’t have to.
We go above and beyond HIPAA compliance requirements to ensure data security and patient privacy.
Personalized ongoing advice from an ABA business coach
Big-box ABA has corporate playbooks and training—now, independent practices get expert coaching and personalized guidance to grow with confidence.
Expert Coaching & Strategy
Get 1:1 guidance from ABA business experts and a tailored growth roadmap to launch, scale, and succeed.
Team Building & Client Growth
Learn how to recruit top clinicians, retain staff, and attract the right clients with proven hiring and marketing strategies.
Operational & Compliance Support
Stay audit-ready, streamline billing, and optimize practice management with expert oversight and a supportive community.
We go above and beyond HIPAA compliance requirements to ensure data security and patient privacy.
Focused on helping BCBAs start their own practices
You bring the clinical expertise, we bring the infrastructure, admin, and growth strategy. With our expert team handling everything from payer contracts to payroll, you’ll launch your practice in record time—without the stress.
1:1 Launch Coaching
& Playbooks
Step-by-step guidance to find your first client, recruit your team, and establish your practice.
Insurance Credentialing & Payer Contracts
Get in-network fast with major insurers, including Medicaid.
Seamless Business Setup & Growth Support
From payroll to compliance, we provide the tools, team, and strategy to scale with confidence.
Faster setup, smoother operations, and no admin headaches.
We support with understanding corporate entities, tax structures, and more - with connectivity to a network of advisors to answer all your specific questions.
Run your ABA practice, powered by Alpaca
Running an ABA practice should be about helping families, not chasing paperwork. With Alpaca’s all-in-one support, you get the infrastructure, automation, and expert guidance to keep your clinic running smoothly—without the admin headaches.
Guaranteed 2-Week Payouts
No more waiting months for reimbursements—get paid on time, every time.
Full-Service Admin Support
We handle billing, payroll, compliance, and credentialing, so you can focus on care.
Smart Tech & AI Automation
From session notes to scheduling, our platform streamlines operations and eliminates busywork.
How Alpaca works
01
Start Your Practice
If you don’t already own a practice, we’ll help you get started with creating a legal entity quickly and efficiently. We’ll credential you under our existing insurance contracts and get you online in weeks, not months.
02
Start Seeing Your First Client
We’ll provide you the playbook to bring in your own clients and hire the right care team members for your practice. As a BCBA, we’ll help you leverage your existing networks to get your practice set up.
03
Deliver Care, With No Paperwork
You coordinate care with clients and providers using our intuitive practice management software, data collection and analysis tools, provider apps, and family mobile app.
Alpaca handles any and all issues related to insurance contracting, credentialing, billing, payroll, denials, and more. You’ll be working with one Alpaca Health clinic success lead who’s sole responsibility is helping you launch your practice.
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Frequently asked questions
Yes! If you already have a clinic, we can transition you onto Alpaca’s platform. We move your practice onto our group contracts with payers, integrate you into our technology, and handle billing, payroll, and admin services—so you can focus on client care. This means better payer rates, faster reimbursements, and less time spent on paperwork.
Can Alpaca help negotiate better insurance rates?
Yes! As our network grows, we can negotiate higher reimbursement rates with insurers—something that’s usually only possible for large, corporate ABA chains. Unlike big-box ABA, we pass those benefits directly to independent practice owners instead of keeping the profits for ourselves.
Do you work with existing ABA clinics, or only new practices?
Yes! If you already have a clinic, we can transition you onto Alpaca’s platform. We move your practice onto our group contracts with payers, integrate you into our technology, and handle billing, payroll, and admin services—so you can focus on client care. This means better payer rates, faster reimbursements, and less time spent on paperwork.
Will I have full control over my clinical decisions?
Yes! With Alpaca, you own your practice and maintain full clinical autonomy. Unlike big-box ABA, where clinical decisions are influenced by administrators or financial quotas, you decide treatment plans, client hours, and care delivery—without outside pressure.
Do I have to accept every client referral?
No. You have complete control over your caseload. If a client isn’t the right fit for your expertise or capacity, you can decline without any pushback—your professional judgment is always respected.
Can I set my own schedule and caseload?
Absolutely! You choose:
✅ How many clients you see
✅ What your availability looks like
✅ How fast you want to grow (or stay small)
Alpaca is here to support your practice, not control it—you’ll never be forced into a rigid schedule or workload.
Will I be required to bill a minimum number of hours?
No! Unlike big-box ABA, there are no quotas or financial targets. You recommend hours based on clinical need and provide quality care without billing pressure.
Who owns the clinical records and treatment data?
You do. Your clinic maintains full ownership of client records, treatment plans, and session data. Alpaca provides the HIPAA-compliant software and infrastructure to make documentation easy, but your practice remains fully independent.
Do I hire my own BTs?
Yes! You have full control over hiring your team. You run your clinic as an independent business, and Alpaca handles payroll so your staff gets paid accurately and on time.
Am I responsible for hiring BTs and finding clients?
This is a shared responsibility. Alpaca Health runs national marketing and press to bring in client leads, while clinics focus on local outreach and referrals to grow their practice. We equip you with the tools and strategies to recruit and retain both clients and staff.
How does Alpaca Health help with cash flow?
We eliminate cash flow uncertainty with guaranteed 2-week payouts. Instead of waiting months for insurance reimbursements, you get paid on time, every time, no matter what.
What happens if insurance denies a claim or requests a clawback?
No risk to you—Alpaca Health absorbs it. If an insurance company delays, denies, or even claws back a payment, it won’t impact your revenue. Your guaranteed 2-week payouts remain secure.
How can Alpaca Health offer these guarantees?
Alpaca partners with clinicians nationwide, working with a diverse mix of payers—large and small, government and commercial. If one payer causes delays, others keep cash flow steady, ensuring your payments stay on track. Traditionally, independent clinics rely on a few payer contracts. With Alpaca, our large-scale infrastructure protects your practice’s financial stability—without sacrificing your autonomy.
Do I have to handle billing and collections?
No! Alpaca’s billing team handles claim submissions, denials, appeals, and collections so you don’t have to chase payments or deal with insurance headaches.
How does Alpaca’s practice management software help me run my clinic?
Our all-in-one platform includes:Scheduling & Session Notes Automation Insurance & Billing Integration Provider & Family Apps for seamless communication Data Collection & Progress Tracking This means less admin work and more time for client care.
What if I want to stay small and not expand into a large clinic?
That’s completely up to you! Unlike big-box ABA, which pushes expansion for profit, Alpaca Health supports your practice at any size. Whether you want to stay a solo BCBA or grow your team, we provide the tools, infrastructure, and expertise to help you run your practice on your terms.
How does Alpaca Health make money?
We operate on a fee-for-service model, taking a small percentage of billable revenue. Our success is tied to yours, so we’re fully invested in helping your practice thrive. Unlike big-box ABA, we don’t take ownership of your business—we just help you run it smoothly.
What’s the first step to getting started?
Simply book a call with our team. We’ll walk you through the process, answer any questions, and help you launch your practice in 30 days or less!
Your partner in independence