Aug 6, 2021 | Business matters, Practice development
A few weeks ago, the New York Times ran an article titled, "Nobody Has Openings: Mental Health Providers Struggle to Meet Demand." In many areas, the demand for mental health services (especially for in-network therapists) has far exceeded supply. Clinicians report...
Jul 10, 2021 | Business matters, Practice development
There's no "best way" to be in private practice. But depending on your goals, your life style, your personality and other factors, you may find that solo practice suits you more than group practice, or vice versa. The table below summarizes the main differences:...
Mar 29, 2020 | Blogging, Business matters, Practice development, Productivity
As the COVID-19 pandemic has intensified, we've been practicing mass social distancing for only a couple of weeks. Doesn't it feel much longer than that? It may be partly explained by the oddball effect due to the disruption of our normal daily activities. As we...
Feb 15, 2020 | Business matters, Practice development, Productivity
If you own a car, you know that routine maintenance is essential to its efficiency, safety and longevity. Without preventive maintenance, repairs can be very expensive. And sometimes a poorly maintained car can break down suddenly, causing accidents or deaths. Your...
Jan 16, 2020 | Business matters, Ethics and Regulations, Practice development
When adding a clinician to your practice, you need to consider financial, legal, ethical and tax implications. The following addresses four common "myths" or misassumptions about what is and is not permissible. For your best protection consult a tax attorney, an...
Jan 1, 2020 | Business matters, Ideas, Practice development
When setting goals for your private practice this year, you are more likely to succeed if you have a structured plan. One such plan is SMART goals. Coined in 1981 by George T. Doran (1935-2011) in an article in Management Review, the acronym stood for: S - Specific M...