Practice management

AI in the therapist’s office

Use for practice management increases, but privacy concerns remain

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Practice mechanics that support your well-being

Investing time in cybersecurity, marketing, and long-term planning is smart business

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Breaking down the seven traits of emotional fitness

Emily Anhalt, PsyD, talks about her approach to mental health

Attitudes toward using AI in practice

Practitioners see benefits of AI tools but have ethical and privacy concerns

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Masterclass

Business Essentials: Setting Up Your Solo Private Practice

This expert-led 2-day session provides health service professionals with practical guidance on topics ranging from business structure and branding to legal logistics and client onboarding. Multiple dates are available.

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Series

Building and Sustaining a Thriving Private Practice: When to Call in Outside Help

In this five credit CE series, learn how consultants can be engaged to help build/grow a practice (group or solo). Consultants featured: An attorney, accountant, risk management specialist, practice management specialist, and professional development consultant.

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Psychological Practice in the Pandemic Era: Legal and Risk Management Considerations

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Ask the Experts

Many legal and risk management challenges are complex, distinct, and often require expertise beyond what most psychologists have. APA’s Legal and State Advocacy team and risk management experts from Allied World, underwriter for the American Professional Agency, are here to help.

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Business of practice

Staying competitive in the evolving health care marketplace requires you to take an active role in building, managing, marketing, and diversifying your practice.

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Strengthen your practice finances with this basic analysislogin required

Analyzing operating data for your practice goes a step further and helps explain your performance, so you can make adjustments and implement strategies to strengthen your finances as needed.

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Making the most of your accountantlogin required

Many practitioners rely on their accountants' expertise for generating financial statements and preparing tax returns. Yet some psychologists may not take full advantage of the range of accounting services that can help practices thrive.

Balance sheet financial statements

How to read and use your balance sheetlogin required

Your balance sheet (sometimes called a statement of financial position) provides a snapshot of your practice's financial status, detailing your assets, liabilities and equity.

Supercharge Your Presence

Building a professional presence can be time-consuming, and at times, frustrating for psychologists who are new to the field, just starting a business, or looking to enhance their existing online personas. However, the process isn’t that daunting if you know what tools to use and how to use them.

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