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  • A Fresh Keg of Value-Based Care: Optum's 'Low Hours, High Impact' with Mike and Dan (Part II)

    A Fresh Keg of Value-Based Care: Optum's 'Low Hours, High Impact' with Mike and Dan (Part II)
    2026/04/19

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    (Part 2 of 2) Grab a seat and pour yourself a cold one! In this episode, Mike and Dan are cracking open the white paper from Optum, titled "Low Hours, High Impact".

    For years, the "more is better" 40-hour-a-week model has been the industry standard, but the data is starting to tell a different story. We’re diving deep into the science and the shift toward Value-Based Care, exploring how focused, high-quality interventions can sometimes move the needle further than pure volume.

    In this "pour," we’re serving up:

    • The 40-Hour Hangover: Why the "intensive" model might not always be the most effective for every learner, especially the little ones.
    • Efficiency on Tap: Breaking down Optum’s findings on how lower-intensity, high-precision services can drive meaningful clinical outcomes.
    • The Payer’s Perspective: A look at how major payers like Optum are redefining "Medical Necessity" and what that means for your clinic's billing and documentation in 2026.
    • Quality over Quantity: How to advocate for the right amount of hours without sacrificing progress or burning out your RBTs.

    Whether you're a BCBA navigating authorization battles or a business owner looking at the future of ABA funding, this episode delivers the straight talk you need—minus the boring jargon.

    Tune in, drink up, and always analyze responsibly.

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  • A Fresh Keg of Value-Based Care: Optum's 'Low Hours, High Impact' with Mike and Dan

    A Fresh Keg of Value-Based Care: Optum's 'Low Hours, High Impact' with Mike and Dan
    2026/04/12

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    Grab a seat and pour yourself a cold one! In this episode, Mike and Dan are cracking open the white paper from Optum, titled "Low Hours, High Impact".

    For years, the "more is better" 40-hour-a-week model has been the industry standard, but the data is starting to tell a different story. We’re diving deep into the science and the shift toward Value-Based Care, exploring how focused, high-quality interventions can sometimes move the needle further than pure volume.

    In this "pour," we’re serving up:

    • The 40-Hour Hangover: Why the "intensive" model might not always be the most effective for every learner, especially the little ones.
    • Efficiency on Tap: Breaking down Optum’s findings on how lower-intensity, high-precision services can drive meaningful clinical outcomes.
    • The Payer’s Perspective: A look at how major payers like Optum are redefining "Medical Necessity" and what that means for your clinic's billing and documentation in 2026.
    • Quality over Quantity: How to advocate for the right amount of hours without sacrificing progress or burning out your RBTs.

    Whether you're a BCBA navigating authorization battles or a business owner looking at the future of ABA funding, this episode delivers the straight talk you need—minus the boring jargon.

    Tune in, drink up, and always analyze responsibly.

    Support the show

    🔥 Enjoyed this episode? Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review on your favorite podcast platform!

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  • A Pour of the New Brew: Clinical Decision Support & Non-Binary Thinking with Amanda Ralston (Part II)

    A Pour of the New Brew: Clinical Decision Support & Non-Binary Thinking with Amanda Ralston (Part II)
    2026/04/05

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    ABA on Tap is proud to present Amanda Ralston (Part 2 of 2):

    Grab a stool and a cold one because this week on ABA on Tap, we’re joined by an ABA powerhouse, now tech-innovator, Amanda "Mandy" Ralston, M.Ed., BCBA, LBA. With over 25 years in the field and a "serial entrepreneur" badge of honor, Mandy is here to help us move past the rigid, binary thinking that often limits our profession.

    In this episode, we’re serving up:

    • The "Medical Necessity Sandwich": Mandy breaks down her viral concept for navigating documentation and clinical decision-making.
    • NonBinary Solutions: Why she pivoted from clinic owner to tech founder to build NonBinary Solutions, a data analytics firm creating Clinical Decision Support Systems (CDSS).
    • Standardizing the Wild West: A candid look at the lack of standardization in ABA—from terminology to outcomes—and how technology can bridge the gap without replacing clinical intuition.
    • Digital Mentorship: How emerging AI and software tools can act as "mycorrhizal influencers" to guide the next generation of BCBAs.
    • The Future of ABA: Why value-based care and clinical intelligence are the next "taps" we need to open for better quality of life outcomes.

    Whether you’re a seasoned BCBA or an RBT just starting your fieldwork, Mandy’s authentic and transparent take on the industry is exactly what you need to level up your practice.

    Tune in, drink up , and always analyze responsibly. Cheers!

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    🔥 Enjoyed this episode? Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review on your favorite podcast platform!

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    51 分
  • A Pour of the New Brew: Clinical Decision Support & Non-Binary Thinking with Amanda Ralston (Part I)

    A Pour of the New Brew: Clinical Decision Support & Non-Binary Thinking with Amanda Ralston (Part I)
    2026/03/29

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    ABA on Tap is proud to present Amanda Ralston (Part 1 of 2):

    Grab a stool and a cold one because this week on ABA on Tap, we’re joined by an ABA powerhouse, now tech-innovator, Amanda "Mandy" Ralston, M.Ed., BCBA, LBA. With over 25 years in the field and a "serial entrepreneur" badge of honor, Mandy is here to help us move past the rigid, binary thinking that often limits our profession.

    In this episode, we’re serving up:

    • The "Medical Necessity Sandwich": Mandy breaks down her viral concept for navigating documentation and clinical decision-making.
    • NonBinary Solutions: Why she pivoted from clinic owner to tech founder to build NonBinary Solutions, a data analytics firm creating Clinical Decision Support Systems (CDSS).
    • Standardizing the Wild West: A candid look at the lack of standardization in ABA—from terminology to outcomes—and how technology can bridge the gap without replacing clinical intuition.
    • Digital Mentorship: How emerging AI and software tools can act as "mycorrhizal influencers" to guide the next generation of BCBAs.
    • The Future of ABA: Why value-based care and clinical intelligence are the next "taps" we need to open for better quality of life outcomes.

    Whether you’re a seasoned BCBA or an RBT just starting your fieldwork, Mandy’s authentic and transparent take on the industry is exactly what you need to level up your practice.

    Tune in, drink up , and always analyze responsibly. Cheers!

    Support the show

    🔥 Enjoyed this episode? Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review on your favorite podcast platform!

    📢 Connect with Us:
    🔗 Website: https://abaontap.com
    🎧 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aba.on.tap.podcast

    📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abaontap/
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    51 分
  • Precision, Passion, and a Pint with Dr. Kerri Milyko, BCBA-D (Part II)

    Precision, Passion, and a Pint with Dr. Kerri Milyko, BCBA-D (Part II)
    2026/03/22

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    ABA pn Tap is proud to present Dr, Kerri Mlyko, BCBA-D (Part 2 of 2):

    Pull up a chair and pour yourself a cold one! In this episode of ABA on Tap, hosts Mike Rubio and Dan Lowery sit down with the powerhouse of Precision Teaching herself, Dr. Kerri Milyko, BCBA-D, LBA.

    Dr. Milyko isn't just an expert in the field; she’s a pioneer in instructional design and evidence-based curriculum development. Known for her "Capital-P" passion for Precision Teaching, Kerri joins the guys to break down how we can move beyond standard "check-the-box" therapy and start driving real, outcomes-based results for neurodiverse learners.

    In this "pour," we dive into:

    • The Component-Composite Relationship: Why failing to master foundational "element" skills makes higher-level learning nearly impossible—and how to fix it.
    • Precision Teaching 101: How Kerri first "caught the bug" at the University of Florida and how she’s using it today to transform clinical practice.
    • Modernizing ABA: A look at her work with CentralReach in creating digital, integrated curricula that actually work in the real world.
    • Systems & Leadership: How to balance clinical priorities with effective leadership to improve both staff engagement and client outcomes.
    • Backyard Tinkering: We get to know the "human" side of the BCBA-D, from her love of sci-fi novels and true crime to the perfect wine and butter pairing.

    Whether you’re a seasoned BCBA or an RBT just starting out, this episode delivers high-level science with the laid-back, "straight talk" vibe you love.

    Grab a glass, settle in, and always analyze responsibly.

    Support the show

    🔥 Enjoyed this episode? Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review on your favorite podcast platform!

    📢 Connect with Us:
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  • Precision, Passion, and a Pint with Dr. Kerri Milyko, BCBA-D (Part I)

    Precision, Passion, and a Pint with Dr. Kerri Milyko, BCBA-D (Part I)
    2026/03/15

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    ABA pn Tap is proud to present Dr, Kerri Mlyko, BCBA-D (Part 1 of 2):

    Pull up a chair and pour yourself a cold one! In this episode of ABA on Tap, hosts Mike Rubio and Dan Lowery sit down with the powerhouse of Precision Teaching herself, Dr. Kerri Milyko, BCBA-D, LBA.

    Dr. Milyko isn't just an expert in the field; she’s a pioneer in instructional design and evidence-based curriculum development. Known for her "Capital-P" passion for Precision Teaching, Kerri joins the guys to break down how we can move beyond standard "check-the-box" therapy and start driving real, outcomes-based results for neurodiverse learners.

    In this "pour," we dive into:

    • The Component-Composite Relationship: Why failing to master foundational "element" skills makes higher-level learning nearly impossible—and how to fix it.
    • Precision Teaching 101: How Kerri first "caught the bug" at the University of Florida and how she’s using it today to transform clinical practice.
    • Modernizing ABA: A look at her work with CentralReach in creating digital, integrated curricula that actually work in the real world.
    • Systems & Leadership: How to balance clinical priorities with effective leadership to improve both staff engagement and client outcomes.
    • Backyard Tinkering: We get to know the "human" side of the BCBA-D, from her love of sci-fi novels and true crime to the perfect wine and butter pairing.

    Whether you’re a seasoned BCBA or an RBT just starting out, this episode delivers high-level science with the laid-back, "straight talk" vibe you love.

    Grab a glass, settle in, and always analyze responsibly.

    Support the show

    🔥 Enjoyed this episode? Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review on your favorite podcast platform!

    📢 Connect with Us:
    🔗 Website: https://abaontap.com
    🎧 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aba.on.tap.podcast

    📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abaontap/
    🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ABAonTap
    💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/aba-on-tap

    💡 Support the Show:
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  • Brewing Better Animal Behavior: Shelter Science with Dr. Erica Feuerbacher, Part II

    Brewing Better Animal Behavior: Shelter Science with Dr. Erica Feuerbacher, Part II
    2026/03/08

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    ABA on Tap is proud to present Dr. Erica Feuerbacher (Part 2 of 2):

    Grab a cold one and pull up a chair! In this episode of ABA on Tap, we’re joined by Dr. Erica Feuerbacher, BCBA-D, to explore the fascinating intersection of behavior analysis and animal welfare.

    Dr. Feuerbacher is an Associate Professor at Virginia Tech and a leading expert in applied animal behavior. We dive into her groundbreaking research on what truly reinforces our four-legged friends, their social connections, and how we can use the science of behavior to improve the lives of shelter dogs.

    In this episode, we discuss:

    • Reinforcement in the Wild: How to identify what actually functions as a reinforcer for dogs and horses.
    • Shelter Science: Interventions that reduce stress and increase adoption rates through evidence-based practices.
    • Human-Animal Bond: The behavior-analytic perspective on why we (and our pets) do what we do.
    • Humane Training: Moving beyond "jargon" to practical, compassionate care for all species.

    Whether you’re a BCBA looking to expand your scope or just a dog lover curious about the science of "sit," this episode serves up a refreshing look at ABA beyond the clinic.

    Always Analyze Responsibly.


    Support the show

    🔥 Enjoyed this episode? Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review on your favorite podcast platform!

    📢 Connect with Us:
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    🎧 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aba.on.tap.podcast

    📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abaontap/
    🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ABAonTap
    💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/aba-on-tap

    💡 Support the Show:
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    55 分
  • Brewing Better Animal Behavior: Shelter Science with Dr. Erica Feuerbacher, Part I

    Brewing Better Animal Behavior: Shelter Science with Dr. Erica Feuerbacher, Part I
    2026/03/01

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    ABA on Tap is proud to present Dr. Erica Feuerbacher (Part 1 of 2):

    Grab a cold one and pull up a chair! In this episode of ABA on Tap, we’re joined by Dr. Erica Feuerbacher, BCBA-D, to explore the fascinating intersection of behavior analysis and animal welfare.

    Dr. Feuerbacher is an Associate Professor at Virginia Tech and a leading expert in applied animal behavior. We dive into her groundbreaking research on what truly reinforces our four-legged friends, their social connections, and how we can use the science of behavior to improve the lives of shelter dogs.

    In this episode, we discuss:

    • Reinforcement in the Wild: How to identify what actually functions as a reinforcer for dogs and horses.
    • Shelter Science: Interventions that reduce stress and increase adoption rates through evidence-based practices.
    • Human-Animal Bond: The behavior-analytic perspective on why we (and our pets) do what we do.
    • Humane Training: Moving beyond "jargon" to practical, compassionate care for all species.

    Whether you’re a BCBA looking to expand your scope or just a dog lover curious about the science of "sit," this episode serves up a refreshing look at ABA beyond the clinic.

    Always Analyze Responsibly.



    Support the show

    🔥 Enjoyed this episode? Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review on your favorite podcast platform!

    📢 Connect with Us:
    🔗 Website: https://abaontap.com
    🎧 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aba.on.tap.podcast

    📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abaontap/
    🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ABAonTap
    💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/aba-on-tap

    💡 Support the Show:
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    59 分