Soribel Martinez

As a mental health professional, you are a “covered entity,” referring to specific organizations or individuals subject to the requirements and provisions outlined in the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Covered entities handle protected health information (PHI) and must comply with HIPAA’s privacy, security, and breach notification rules. We’ll discuss some of the major components of HIPAA as it relates to a group therapy practice.

Group Mental Health Practice Business Structures You are a business owner. Maybe you have a small business with dreams of becoming a thriving business entity. You are educated and skilled as a healthcare professional, ready to help your clients. However, you may be less knowledgeable about your business structure options and all that entails. When

How to Know When You’re Ready to Move to a Group Practice One of the most significant decisions a therapy practice owner can make is when to move your business from a solo private practice to a group practice. This decision will significantly impact your professional and personal life, so it is important to carefully

How to Develop a Private Practice Business Plan As a therapist, you may be accustomed to writing treatment plans, but what about a plan for your business? If you are in private practice, it may be tempting to keep things casual and proceed with no formal plan. The idea of a medical or  counseling private

The success of your business depends on the systems you put in place. Developing the proper business systems comes down to knowing your business, your abilities, and your value.

You may have heard the quote attributed to Walt Disney, “If you can dream it, you can do it.” That is only partially true. As a healthcare professional in private practice, you are a business owner. Achieving your dreams requires the right business model.