by Jeff Zimmerman, PhD | Dec 28, 2015 | Business matters
Is your lease for office space coming up for renewal? If you allow it to renew under the same terms as in the original contract, you could be missing an opportunity to get a better deal without having to move. The How – Do Your Homework Your lease is one of the...
by Jeff Zimmerman, PhD | Aug 29, 2013 | Business matters, Ethics and Regulations, Uncategorized
Are you ready for HIPAA and the September 23, 2013 deadline? Have you modified your security policies and procedures? Have you amended your Business Associate Agreement? Have you made changes in the Privacy Notice you give your clients/patients? It’s time. Check with...
by Jeff Zimmerman, PhD | Jun 8, 2013 | Business matters
The first step in finding the right billing service, whether automated or live, is to decide what it is you need and want and then what the service provides. Some key points to assess should include: Do you need insurance submission? What kind of reports do you need...
by Jeff Zimmerman, PhD | Dec 6, 2012 | Uncategorized
The time is almost upon us. On January 1, 2013 the new CPT codes go into effect. You can get the crosswalk (corresponding old and new codes) from the APA Practice Organization American Psychological Association Practice Directorate. Also, be sure to visit...
by Jeff Zimmerman, PhD | Sep 9, 2012 | Business matters
In his classic book, Good to Great, Jim Collins writes that successful businesses have an important trait that is similar to hedgehogs: They have a singular focus and determination, and are experts in what they do. Hedgehogs spend most of their time foraging for food....