LEADER 05527nam 2200757Ia 450 001 9910819068803321 005 20240516091648.0 010 $a9786613842107 010 $a9781118235058 010 $a1118235053 010 $a9781283529655 010 $a1283529653 010 $a9781118089972 010 $a1118089979 010 $a9781118221211 010 $a1118221214 035 $a(CKB)2560000000089722 035 $a(EBL)827036 035 $a(OCoLC)778828891 035 $a(SSID)ssj0000701320 035 $a(PQKBManifestationID)11399979 035 $a(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000701320 035 $a(PQKBWorkID)10672731 035 $a(PQKB)10372512 035 $a(MiAaPQ)EBC827036 035 $a(Au-PeEL)EBL827036 035 $a(CaPaEBR)ebr10587577 035 $a(CaONFJC)MIL384210 035 $a(Perlego)1003309 035 $a(EXLCZ)992560000000089722 100 $a20120224d2012 uy 0 101 0 $aeng 135 $aur|n|---||||| 181 $ctxt 182 $cc 183 $acr 200 00$aGetting better at private practice /$fedited by Chris E. Stout 205 $a1st ed. 210 $aHoboken, N.J. $cJohn Wiley & Sons$dc2012 215 $a1 online resource (482 p.) 225 1 $aGetting Started ;$vv.6 300 $aDescription based upon print version of record. 311 08$a9780470903988 311 08$a0470903988 320 $aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 327 $aGetting Better at Private Practice; Contents; Preface; Acknowledgments; About the Editor; About the Contributors; Section I: Setting Up, Managing, and Marketing Your Practice; Chapter 1: Differences in Business Structures and Protections in Human Service Private Practice: Which Suits Your Practice Best?; Choice of Business Entity: Protection Against Professional Liability Claims; Business Structure for Professional Practices; Apparent Agency; Sole Proprietorship; Partnerships; General Partnership; Limited Partnerships; Corporations; Business Corporations; Nonprofit Corporations 327 $aProfessional CorporationsLimited Liability Company (LLC); Conclusion; Chapter 2: Making Ends Meet: Financial Management in Private Practice; Financing your Practice; Bootstrapping; Finding Partners and Investors; Bank Loans; Financial Assistance From the Small Business Administration; Working with Accountants and Financial Advisors; Finding a High-Quality Financial Advisor; Different Types of Financial Advisors; Tips for Getting the Most From Your Financial Advisor; Analyzing Your Practice Finances; Profitability Ratios; Liquidity Ratios; Debt Management Ratios; Asset Management Ratios 327 $aCommon Size and Percent Change AnalysesAnalyzing Your Practice Operations; Payer Mix; Service Mix; Other Operating Variables; Accepting Credit Cards; Getting Started; Selecting a Vendor; Options for Processing Credit Card Transactions; Planning for a Secure Financial Future; The Planning Process; Learn About Saving for Retirement; Financial Considerations; References; Chapter 3: Managed Care Contracting: Strategies for Negotiating and Maintaining Relationships; What Does ""In-Network"" mean?; How Do Providers Know if They Should Sign a Provider Agreement? 327 $aWhat Is a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO)?Determining ""Break-Even"" and Developing ""Walk-Aways""; When to Contract With a Provider Network?; How is Profit Margin Determined?; Anatomy of a Contract; Claims Submission and Requirements for a Clean Claim; Claims Payment and Provider Compensation; Changes in Compensation; Balance Billing the Patient; Timely Filing Requirements; Term and Termination of the Contract; Audits and Recoupment; Policy and Provider Manual, Corporate Coverage Guidelines; Dispute Resolution and Process for Appeals 327 $aCredentialing Requirements, Malpractice and Liability InsuranceReassignment of the Contract; Review Operations for Securing Payment; Contracting Strategy and Process Using a Centralized Committee; Review of the Contracting Process; Contract Assessment Strategies; Concluding Tip: Maintain Strong Relationships; Chapter 4: Ethical and Legal Aspects of Private Practice; Legal and Ethical Issues Regarding Termination; Successful Treatment; Unsuccessful Treatment; Preventing Liability When Terminating Therapy; Boundary Violations-Crossing the Line; Proper Note Taking and Charting; Phone Calls 327 $aPlease Don't Write This in My Chart 330 $a Expert advice for building your private practice The ""business"" of practice as a mental health professional is a skill that is seldom taught in school and requires thoughtful guidance and professional mentorship from those who have already succeeded. Containing the collective wisdom and secrets of many expert practitioners, this helpful resource provides useful insights for setting up, managing, and marketing your practice, including timely advice on being a successful provider in the digital age-from Internet marketing to building your online presence. Designed for priva 410 0$aGetting Started 606 $aMedicine$xPractice 606 $aMedicine$xSpecialties and specialists 615 0$aMedicine$xPractice. 615 0$aMedicine$xSpecialties and specialists. 676 $a610.68 701 $aStout$b Chris E$01612192 801 0$bMiAaPQ 801 1$bMiAaPQ 801 2$bMiAaPQ 906 $aBOOK 912 $a9910819068803321 996 $aGetting better at private practice$93940851 997 $aUNINA