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What Your Private Practice Operating Budget Should Look Like

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There are a number of factors to consider, such as service fees, patient volume, and reimbursement rates from insurance providers. Examples of overhead costs include rent, utilities, insurance premiums, administrative salaries, and software subscriptions. An operating budget has fixed, variable, and isolated costs.

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How to Run a Successful Group Therapy Session

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Working with multiple patients at the same appointment affects everything from how you schedule sessions to how you take progress notes, and a system that runs smoothly makes for a better patient experience. Download Template Scheduling: You’ll collaborate with group members to select a meeting day and time that works for everyone.

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How to Build a Thriving Behavioral Health Client List

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A scheduling tool reduces barriers to booking appointments. Optimize your profile by including detailed information about your specialties, accepted insurance plans, and treatment approaches. Download Template Create a Strong Online Presence A well-designed website is essential for reaching potential clients.

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Opening Your Own Practice vs. Working at a Group Practice: Pros and Cons

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Not needing to worry about the minutiae of insurance claims or appointment scheduling frees up time for clinical work. Download Whitepaper What to Know About Opening Your Own Practice Choosing between opening your own practice and working at a group practice is a decision that requires careful consideration of the pros and cons.

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A New Health Literacy Pillar: Personal Data Stewardship

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Alissa Knight , an expert on hacking and cybersecurity, conducted this research by first downloading 30 mHealth apps in collaboration with the companies, to do penetration testing of their apps and APIs. While a social security number can fetch $1 by a data evil-doer, a credit card can score $110, and a full medical record as much as $1,000.

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An Overview of EHRs Designed for CBT and DBT

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Choosing an EHR built for behavioral health can be especially helpful for evidence-based talk therapies requiring frequent appointments. Behavioral health typically requires more recurring appointments than other fields. These needs are best served by an EHR tailored to this field.

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Your List of Key Forms Needed to Manage and Protect Your Mental Health Private Practice

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policies for no-show appointments). Self-pay fees for your most used insurance codes should be included, and you should reiterate your cancellation and no-show fees here. Your practice’s fee for a no-show may be higher, and, as with cancellation fees, is not covered by insurance.

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