“In most businesses, bosses can delegate important tasks to underlings to make the organization run smoothly, but in doctors’ offices, only the doctor can perform the central activity of seeing and diagnosing patients—which makes the
You don’t go into private practice because you’re excited about doing your own accounting. In fact, most mental health professionals have little to no education in finance. You’ve learned the rules about staying HIPAA compliant
Ah, the dream of opening a therapy or psychiatry private practice! Whether you’re a psychiatry resident making less than minimum wage or a clinic employee seeing ever more patients, the allure is powerful. But, just
As technology advances, it is inevitable that therapists and psychiatrists will have to start making changes to keep up with the changing times. There are many ways mental health clinicians can incorporate technology to modernize
Getting started in private practice can be an exciting yet daunting venture for mental health practitioners. While most people go into it with a solid clinical foundation, tackling the business and finance side of a
Dr. Dunne, please tell us about your training and experience in helping psychiatrists work as independent practitioners. Dr. Dunne: I have been involved in the psychiatry private practice committee of the American Academy of Child
How did you go about setting yourself up in a group practice? Dr. Byrne: After completing my residency, I moved to North Carolina and initially started out as a solo practitioner in 2010. Now, 6
Handling patient/client emergencies is one of the most dreaded parts of clinical care. Not only does the provider have to consider the best care for the patient/client, he/she must think through medicolegal considerations, and develop
When it comes to having your own mental health private practice, social media is surely a godsend for networking and growing your business. Facebook and Twitter have long been helping therapists reach out and increase
Dr. Elhai, you are a psychologist and researcher on PTSD, but I wanted to interview you because I know you have a strong interest in how mental health practitioners can use digital technology to communicate
