For those of you, like me, who choose not to work directly with insurance companies, you are considered to be an out-of-network provider.
A mental health provider I will call "John" wrote in asking for clarification about his out-of-network responsibilities . . . .
A new client whose health {...}
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To-Do's
Do You Need To Be HIPAA Compliant?
After all this time, many mental health professionals continue to be confused about whether or not HIPAA applies to them. Here's a quick little article to help you discern once and for all if you fall into the category of needing to be HIPAA-compliant.
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Marketing Checklist: Is Your Head Shot Appropriate And Authentic?
After reviewing hundreds of mental health professionals' online marketing efforts, I've seen what may be keeping your ideal clients from picking up the phone to call you.
That's why I've asked my colleague and professional photographer, Dana Rogers, to offer her thoughts on how to think about your {...}
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The Big 3 – Starting Out In Private Practice
Last month, probation officer Shawn Williamson in Utah, wrote an email asking me for "general lessons learned" that I can pass on to a new counselor. These are the first three things that come to mind.
Start Small. In all the ways that you can start, start small. Buy 250 business cards, not {...}
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