Feb 5, 2016 | Business matters, Office procedures
Owning a private practice is not for everyone. Sure, it’s nice to be your own boss, set your own hours and take days off whenever you want. Whether you have a solo practice or work as an independent contractor within a group, you are in control of where you work, when...
Dec 27, 2014 | Business matters, Ethics and Regulations
Getting help and advice for setting up and running your practice need not be expensive. In fact, there are plenty of free resources online: Government Agencies Small Business Administration The SBA offers free information on how to set up your business for legal and...
Mar 9, 2014 | Uncategorized
Steven Walfish, Ph.D. An often-cited advantage of joining a group practice is that it can help a clinician get on an insurance panel. This may be especially advantageous if the group itself (not just each clinician) is considered to be paneled then the: (a) paperwork...
Mar 1, 2014 | Business matters, Marketing
People prefer to do business with someone they know, like and trust. This is especially relevant when they need mental health services, because the professional relationship is a primary factor in the progress and outcome of therapy. Here are 15 ways that potential...
Feb 16, 2014 | Business matters, Productivity
by Steven Walfish, Ph.D. - The Practice Institute One of the reasons it takes most people a year or two to build a practice with a full case load is because successful clinicians receive at least 25% (if not more) of their new clients based on a referral from a former...