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Protecting Your Practice
by Protecting Your Practice, LLC
All mental health practitioners know that compliance is one of those things they need to know, but let's be honest, it can be really scary! Attorney Dan Mayer and David Yood, PsyD, a group practice owner, are here to help! Combining humor with personal anecdotes, Dan and Dave draw upon their experience to talk about all the nitty-gritty legal, ethical, clinical, and business-related issues that you need to know about. Come hang out with the guys for a bit, have some laughs, and learn a thing or two!For more information, check out the Protecting Your Practice website. https://www.protectingyourpractice.com/
Episodes
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Profit First for Therapists, with Julie Herres
Julie Herres, founder and CEO of Green Oak Accounting, author of Profit First for Therapists, and host of the Therapy For Your Money podcast comes on to teach Dan and Dave about the Profit First model. She explains how it works, and how it could benefit practice owners to implement the cash flow...
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Using In Vivo Exposure to Treat Selective Mutism, with Claire Dean Sinclair Psy.D.
How do you treat selective mutism, and how do you do so ethically when the treatment of choice involves taking your client outside of the office to interact with the world? Listen in as guest Claire Dean Sinclair Psy.D. walks Dan and Dave through her process. Dr. Sinclair is the owner of Anxiety...
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Non competes will soon be dead. But also maybe not?
In April, the Federal Trade Commission issued a ruling stating that almost all existing non compete clauses will be null and void 120 days after the rule is registered, and that businesses are prohibited from making new ones. Are they really going away forever? We make no bones about saying we…
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Healthcare Hacked! (update 1/x)
Where do things stand with the Change Healthcare ransomware hack? Dan and Dave give you updates and where things stand as of now. There's still much we do not know, so we will stay on this story as it develops. Please reach out if you've been impacted by it and we may ask to either interview you…
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Corporate Transparency Act
Would you like to go to prison and be fined $5000 per day for noncompliance? No? Splendid, please listen to this episode where you'll find out about what the Corporate Transparency Act is and how you can be in compliance with it. Turns out it's really easy to not go to prison (for this. We can't...
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Personnel management, with Beth Jerome, Ph.D.
Elizabeth (Beth) Jerome Ph.D. joins Dan and Dave to educate us on how her practice finds, screens, evaluates, and retains employees to her practice. She gets into the details about her specific application processes, interview approach, background and reference checks, and contracts. We then...
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#@&^!!! I've been subpoenaed!
So you've been subpoenaed. What are you supposed to do now? Listen to this episode, where Dave attempts to explain what a subpoena is before Dan mocks his ignorance, and then gives us the actual legal answer. We then get in to how you could respond while staying on the right side of disclosure...
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In Debt with the IRS, with Rebecca Howard Psy.D.
Dr. Rebecca Howard, a psychologist in Denver Colorado set up her private practice right out of graduate school, starting her own practice as psychologist. Along the way, she made a few mistakes that snowballed into serious tax debt. During this episode, Dr. Howard talks about what went wrong and...
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Best Interest Attorneys
Have you ever needed to interact with a best interest attorney as a part of your practice? Have you ever wondered what they do? Or are you like me (Dave) and had never heard of this before? In this episode, we get into what a best interest attorney is and does, when and how courts call upon them…
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No Surprises Act and Good Faith Estimates
As a part of an appropriations bill just over two years ago, congress passed the No Surprises Act, a law that was designed to protect consumers from surprise medical billing. It quickly became a law that healthcare practices had to scramble to understand. Dan and Dave take you through all you…
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Healthcare Hacked! The Change Healthcare Cyberattack
Dan and Dave discuss the cyberattack on Change Healthcare that occurred on February 21, 2024. They cover what happened, what we know, how healthcare is being impacted, and what healthcare professionals should be aware of. they also cover suggestions for practitioners whose practices may be…
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New Beginnings and Fond Farewells
And we are back!! Season 3 of the PYP podcast kicks off with both a hello and a goodbye. In this episode, we bid farewell to Melissa and welcome Dr. David Yood as the new co-host of the show. Melissa hosts a fun Q&A session with Dave (and Dan!) to introduce him to the listeners. Join us for…
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Navigating a Big Career Change: From Public Mental Health Executive to Business Owner with Katie Vernoy, LMFT
We've got a season 2 bonus for you! Life throws us the occasional curveball, and those curveballs sometimes influence direction the direction of our lives. In this episode, you'll hear Katie Vernoy, LMFT talk about her unexpected career change from being a public mental health executive to…
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Season 2 is a Wrap, and We've Got News to Share!
The PYP team is wrapping up Season 2, and we've got news to share! Change is happening! Take a listen to see what's happening! Connect with Melissa & Dan! Purchase forms for your private practice at: Protectingyourpractice.com Legal services for Maryland mental health providers with Dan at:...
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A Case of a Group Practice's Health Insurance Payments Gone Missing with Nzingha Ma'at, LPC
The "adventures" in business ownership are many! In this episode, you'll hear Nzingha Ma'at, a group practice owner, talk about how the money she was supposed to get paid from an insurance company suddenly went missing. She talks about the long and lengthy process she had to go through to FINALLY...
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Getting to the Other Side After a Position's Misclassification with Raffi Bilek, LCSW-C
The conversation around having 1099s or W-2s as a group practice owner is a big one! It comes up frequently between group practice owners, and there are lots of intense conversations, tales of caution, and, warnings about state guidelines. Making the right decision for your practice can be a…
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The Book-Writing Journey to Making Nice with Naughty with Dr. Tom Murray
Plenty of people dream about writing a book, but not everybody actually does it! In this episode, you'll hear Dr. Tom Murray talk about his experience moving from book idea to actual book launch. He'll be talking about his personal process, challenges he faced, and tips and tricks he learned…
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Lessons Learned from Broken Trust and Lack of Transparency at the Office with Whitney Owens
Being a group practice owner is not an easy job! In this episode, you'll get to hear Whitney Owens talk about an unfortunate situation she experienced with someone who was working at her office, the steps she took to address that situation, and changes she made to her practice. We know there are...
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The Challenges of Becoming a Therapist in a Different Country and Language with Si Meng, LGPC
Becoming a licensed mental health provider comes with its own set of challenges, so imagine becoming a therapist in a different country where you are providing therapy services in a 2nd language! This is exactly what you'll be hearing about today in our interview with Si Meng, LGPC who made the...
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The Challenge of Moving from Therapy to Coaching with Biz Cush
In recent years, we've heard about mental health providers transitioning into coaching. In this interview, you'll get to hear from Biz Cush, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and podcaster who made that pivot. You'll hear her talk about: Reasons for making this transition Lessons she's...
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Navigating a School Shooting While Taking Care Of Yourself & Your Team with Kristen Boice
In this heart pounding episode, Kristen Boice talks with us about her team's response to a local school shooting. You'll hear Kristen talk about: how to lead a team while navigating your own emotions anniversary dates and their impact on the community navigating multiple groups (teachers…
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The Challenges of Navigating Your Own Grief While Working with Clients with Reina Lombardi
In this very personal interview, Reina Lombardi talks with us about navigating grief while working with clients in both an agency setting and a private practice setting. In this episode, you'll get to hear about her experiences and the steps she took to navigate her own losses in two different…
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The Challenges of Protecting Yourself & Your Team While Doing In-Home Care with Victoria Rodriguez
If you've ever provided in-home, community mental health care, then you know all about the safety concerns present in doing this work. This week, you'll get to hear from Victoria Rodriguez who works with healthcare providers who have experienced trauma in the course of their work. She talks with…
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Anticipated Challenges with Mental Health Policies & Value Based Care with Dr. Carrie Singer
More and more, we're hearing group practice owners communicating concern about the future of group practices because of big tech companies and anticipated changes to healthcare. In this episode, we'll be hearing from Carrie Singer, a group practice owner, who has been getting involved with mental...
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Addressing the Challenges of Supervising Student Interns & Provisionally Licensed Staff with Dr. Tara Sanderson
Student interns and provisionally licensed therapists all need supportive sites and work places to help them build the necessary skills and experience. Supervisors, however, are responsible for having the supports and structures in place. In this episode, you'll hear Dr. Tara Sanderson talk…
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The Challenges Involved in Doing Forensic Work as a Psychologist with Jessica Hasson
As you can imagine, there are plenty of in-the-moment challenges that come up when you are a psychologist who regularly does forensic work. In this episode, you'll hear Jessica Hasson's perspective on doing this work and the ways that she navigates the realities of social injustices and life as a...
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Surviving a Payroll Tax Audit with Uriah Guilford
When you have your own practice, there are already so many things to think about, but have you ever considered the possibility of a payroll tax audit? If you're like me (Melissa), that might not have been on your radar. In this episode with Uriah Guilford, you'll learn the following: 1. The...
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The Hard Lessons Learned After Agreeing to Merge Your Group Practice with Laura Vaillancourt
Many group practice owners dream of selling their practices one day, but what happens when you're approached with an opportunity that sounds too good to be true? In this insightful episode, Laura Vaillancourt, shares about her personal experience and the lessons the rest of us can learn from it....
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When Your Group Practice Has Been Through a Natural Disaster (or Three) with Christy Pennison
In this episode, you'll get to hear from Christy Pennison, Owner of Be Inspired Counseling & Consulting, who has had the unfortunate experience of helping her group practice and clients get through not one, not two, but 3 natural disasters!! She's here on the other side to share what she has...
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When the Assistant Attorney General Knows Your Name (And It's Not Good) with Joe Sanok
As a mental health provider who is trying to get a new project off the ground, advertising about the great, new thing you're doing is a MUST. But what happens when that great new thing you're doing gets met with some push back from people in high places? In this episode, Joe Sanok will tell you...
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When You Have to Learn How to Handle Being Stalked as a Therapist with Melissa Wesner
In this episode, Protecting Your Practice co-host, Melissa Wesner, shares about her experience being stalked as a result of her work as a mental health therapist. She'll talk about that experience, what she learned, and supports that were helpful to her while navigating this unexpected situation....
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When You Need to Be Aware of Conflicts of Interest with Dan Mayer
Season 2 will be starting off with Attorney Dan Mayer talking with us about conflicts of interest that can come up in working with mental health providers, steps that can be taken to prevent those conflicts, & steps that can be taken once you realize that a conflict has occurred. Dan also talks...
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Replay: Answers to Group Practice Owner's Most Popular Questions about Human Resources with HR Specialist Megan Spencer
Some of the most challenging decisions for group practice owners involve issues related to HR. How do I hire new clinicians? Where do I get the documentation that I need for the people who work at my office? How much should I pay? What benefits should I offer? All of these questions can be...
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Replay: How to Recognize & Prevent the Slippery Slope into Sexual Relationships with Clients with Dr. Daniel Watter
We all know that sexual relationships with clients is a big no-no, and yet sexual boundary crossing with clients tends to be in the top 3 issues that get reported to licensing Boards. In this informative episode with Dr. Daniel Watter, an AASECT Certified Sex Therapy Supervisor, we talk about how...
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Replay: Financial Health for Mental Health Therapists with Ben Offit
Mental health providers work hard, so you want to make sure that your hard work pays off! That's where meeting with a financial advisor comes in! In this guest episode, Ben Offit talks about the importance of financial health as it relates to healthcare providers. He also answers frequently asked...
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Replay: Accessing Creativity & Preventing Burnout with Reina Lombardi
This week, we're talking about accessing your creativity as a mental health clinician and preventing burnout. In this episode, Reina Lombardi talks about ways that she helps clinicians tap into their creativity and consider their lifestyle needs when designing their practice. About Reina: Reina…
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Replay: The Money Talk You Need to Avoid Common Mistakes that Practice Owners Make with Julie Herres
Join us for this really helpful conversation with Julie Herres from Greenoak Accounting as she talks about the common money mistakes that practice owners make. You'll also get to hear about some of the trends she sees in her accounting and bookkeeping work with mental health practitioners. Learn...
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Steps You Can Take if This Content Makes You Nervous
Are you the person who's afraid of making mistakes? If so, it's possible that this content makes you a little nervous. After all, you might have only had one class in grad school about some of these topics. In this episode, Dan and Melissa talk about steps you can take to manage that nervousness...
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Tips for Billing, Compliance, and Confidently Accepting Insurance at Your Practice with Dr. Ajita Robinson
While there's much debate about whether or not to accept insurance at your mental health practice, today you'll hear Dr. Ajita Robinson talk with us about breaking out of shame, frustration, and either-or mindsets. You'll hear her talk about: knowing your contracts advocating for yourself making...
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Answers to Group Practice Owner's Most Popular Questions about Human Resources with HR Specialist Megan Spencer
Some of the most challenging decisions for group practice owners involve issues related to HR. How do I hire new clinicians? Where do I get the documentation that I need for the people who work at my office? How much should I pay? What benefits should I offer? All of these questions can be...
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Legal and Ethical Considerations When Providing Couples Counseling Services with Dr. Heidi Sauder
There are certainly a lot of debates when it comes to providing couples counseling services. In this episode, you'll get to hear from Dr. Heidi Sauder who is a psychologist, sex therapist, and group practice owner on some of these debated topics. You'll also get to hear about some of the ethical...
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Telehealth Informed Consent Document: Do You Have One?
You've likely been practicing telehealth for some time now, so now it's time to double check to make sure that you have the documentation you need in place. Clients who have never received telehealth services before might not be sure what to expect. Some might be nervous about new technology, and...
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You've Been Doing Telehealth, But Have You Been Using Best Practices?
If you're like many, the pandemic forced you to do a crash course in telehealth, and you've probably been doing it for some time now. Now that the dust has settled, we want to make sure that you're following best practices when doing telehealth to make sure that you're in compliance with state...
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Practicing Within Your Scope of Competence: Good For You & Good for Clients
Practicing within your scope of competence might not sound like the most stimulating topic, but it is an important one. If you're not practicing within your scope of competence, you're likely feeling the impact of that, and your clients might be feeling that as well. Practicing outside of our…
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How to Recognize & Prevent the Slippery Slope into Sexual Relationships with Clients with Dr. Daniel Watter
We all know that sexual relationships with clients is a big no-no, and yet sexual boundary crossing with clients tends to be in the top 3 issues that get reported to licensing Boards. In this informative episode with Dr. Daniel Watter, an AASECT Certified Sex Therapy Supervisor, we talk about how...
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How to Take Care of Yourself Emotionally as a Group Practice Owner with Maureen Werrbach
There's a big difference between what people THINK group practice ownership is like and what group practice ownership IS ACTUALLY like. In this episode, we'll be talking with Maureen Werrbach, a group practice consultant and owner of a multilocation group practice in Chicago on how to take care…
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Compliance & Systems for Large Practices with Dr. Hayley Porter
Large practices need to operate smoothly! In this episode, we speak with Dr. Hayley Porter, the Co-Owner and Chief Compliance and Ethics Officer a very large mental health and wellness center. She talks with us about: Steps for ensuring compliance Creating systems Getting the business support you...
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Pro Bono Work, Ethics, & Abundance with Amy Greensfelder
Do you know what your profession's code of ethics has to say about pro bono work? If not, you'll be hearing all about that in this episode. You'll also get to meet Amy Greensfelder who is the Executive Director of the Pro Bono Counseling Project whose work focuses on increasing the uninsured or...
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Financial Health for Mental Health Therapists with Ben Offit
Mental health providers work hard, so you want to make sure that your hard work pays off! That's where meeting with a financial advisor comes in! In this guest episode, Ben Offit talks about the importance of financial health as it relates to healthcare providers. He also answers frequently asked...
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Accessing Creativity & Preventing Burnout with Reina Lombardi
This week, we're talking about accessing your creativity as a mental health clinician and preventing burnout. In this episode, Reina Lombardi talks about ways that she helps clinicians tap into their creativity and consider their lifestyle needs when designing their practice. About Reina: Reina…
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All mental health practitioners know that compliance is one of those things they need to know, but let's be honest, it can be really scary! Attorney Dan Mayer and David Yood, PsyD, a group practice owner, are here to help! Combining humor with personal anecdotes, Dan and Dave draw upon their experience to talk about all the nitty-gritty legal, ethical, clinical, and business-related issues that you need to know about. Come hang out with the guys for a bit, have some laughs, and learn a thing or two!For more information, check out the Protecting Your Practice website. https://www.protectingyourpractice.com/
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