Sit and Stay: A Blog and Podcast Series
Your companion in navigating private practice.
The Importance of Time Off for Mental Health Providers
Discover why taking time off is crucial for mental health providers, and learn practical strategies for vacation planning and utilizing technology to ensure seamless patient care in our latest blog.
Effective Communication Strategies for Mental Health Practices: Managing Outside-of-Session Interactions
Explore how mental health providers can effectively manage communication with patients outside of therapy sessions through strategic use of technology and clear protocols, enhancing care and maintaining professional boundaries.
Establishing Effective Office Policies for Mental Health Practices: Key Strategies and Best Practices
Read about key office policies for mental health practices to ensure smooth operations and compliance. Learn how to develop, implement, and maintain policies that enhance efficiency and patient care.
Navigating Group Practice Culture and Successfully Transitioning to Private Practice in Mental Health
This blog explores key considerations when choosing a group practice and its benefits. It also covers important factors to consider if you decide to leave, including the challenges and legalities of non-compete agreements and ethical and practical tips for transitioning patients.
Starting a Private Mental Health Practice vs. Joining a Group Practice: Weighing the Pros and Cons
Discover the pros and cons of starting a private practice versus joining a group practice. Learn about the autonomy, financial benefits, and challenges of private practice, and the stability, resources, and peer support offered by group practices.
Special Guest Interview: Dr. Steve Khachi of Mind Study Center
We interviewed Dr. Steve Khachi of Mind Study Center. Read along as he explores the critical challenges and innovations in mental health care, including the need for better access to services, the importance of training in psychiatry, and the latest advancements in treatment.
How to Streamline Payment Collections in Mental Health Practices: Overcoming Challenges and Implementing Effective Strategies
This blog post discusses the challenges and strategies for streamlining payment collections in mental health practices, highlighting technological complications, insurance issues, and the importance of clear communication and advanced billing systems.
Effective Strategies for Managing Cancellations and No-Shows in Mental Health Practices
This blog post explores the impacts of cancellations and no-shows in mental health practices, common reasons behind them, and effective strategies to manage and reduce their occurrence while maintaining positive patient relationships.
Effective Strategies for Building Your Client Base in a Mental Health Practice
This blog post offers strategies for attracting and retaining clients, essential for the growth and sustainability of a new mental health practice.
Tips for Effective Negotiation With Insurance Companies: Mastering In-Network Contracts and Agreements
This blog post discusses strategies for negotiating in-network contracts in mental health care to improve financial stability and patient access.
How to Choose the Best Network Strategy for Your Practice: In-Network vs. Out-of-Network
This post explores the impact of choosing between in-network and out-of-network insurance on your practice’s finances, operations, and patient access, offering insights to help make informed decisions for better patient care.
Avoiding Common Pitfalls When Creating Your Practice’s Charge Master: Tips for Compliance and Effective Use of RVU and CPT Data
In our second part on practice charge masters, we cover some common pitfalls that can arise when configuring your charge master for the first time, as well as steps you should take to ensure your charge master stays compliant.
A Comprehensive Guide on How to Set Up Your Practice’s Charge Master Effectively
In the first of two parts discussing charge masters, we go over the components of a charge master, and how to best determine the services and costs that it’s comprise of.
How to Assess and Manage Start-Up Costs for a Successful Mental Health Practice
This week, our focus is on assessing costs associated with starting your mental health practice.
Getting Started With Your Mental Health Practice
Welcome to the Sit and Stay blog, where we break down the challenges of starting and maintaining a mental health practice.
For our first blog, our focus is on starting a mental health-based private practice.