What is The “Business Of Neuropsychology” and Why Do I Need To Know About It?

The American College of Professional Neuropsychology

(ACPN)

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Abstract:

Psychologists and neuropsychologists receive education and training that allow them to see patients and do quality clinical work. However, the practice of neuropsychology is often constrained by institutional goals of making money so that the doors can remain open. As a result, clinicians often face conflict when their altruistic ideals of helping their patients meet the capitalistic needs and business demands of keeping a practice open. Little is offered in graduate school and training programs that prepare clinicians for the business realities that await them in the workplace. Additionally, the ever-changing healthcare marketplace, in terms of billing and coding, insurance and credentialing requirements, regulatory changes, and healthcare policy further the frustrations and risks associated with the business aspects of clinical practice. The purpose of this presentation is to give the participant a basic understanding of key concepts of the business aspects of healthcare, while also providing ideas to diversify and manage a practice in neuropsychology in ways that will allow participants to grow, develop, promote, and market aspects of their practice that meet the fiscal, professional, and personal goals for them as a practitioner/person, as well as the practice or institution where they work. Ultimately, the goal is to help neuropsychologists thrive in an environment where survival has been the primary focus.

Speaker Information:

Mark T. Barisa, PhD, ABPP is a Licensed Psychologist in the State of Texas and has been a board-certified Clinical Neuropsychologist through the American Academy of Clinical Neuropsychology / American Board of Professional Psychology since 2002. After receiving his doctorate in counseling psychology from the University of Memphis, he completed an internship and postdoctoral residency at the VA Medical Center in Little Rock with specific training in neuropsychology, health psychology, and geriatrics. Since that time, he has 30+ years of experience working in a variety of clinical settings, maintaining a focus in clinical neuropsychology, health psychology, rehabilitation, geriatrics, and sports psychology and neuropsychology. After spending 25 years in institutional settings, Dr. Barisa went into full-time practice in 2018, with the formation Performance Neuropsychology PLLC, located in Frisco, TX. He also holds an adjunct faculty position at the University of North Texas, where I previously served as the Interim Clinical Director for the Psychology Clinic. Dr. Barisa is an accomplished presenter and speaker, making numerous invited addresses at local, national, and international conferences covering a wide array of topics, including neuropsychology, rehabilitation psychology, sports neuropsychology, and the business aspects of psychological practice. He has numerous professional publications, is the author of the book The Business of Neuropsychology: A Practical Guide, and served as co-editor of the book Neuropsychological Rehabilitation. He has several other books, book chapters, and other papers in progress. His research and writing interests are notably diverse, including collaborative publications involving professional issues associated with neuropsychological practice, functional correlates of neuropsychological data, concussion evaluation and management, return to work issues following injury/illness, and business and policy aspects of healthcare. He is particularly fond of providing education and support to community groups, emphasizing a rational approach to concussion assessment and management, as well as presentations focused on the business aspects of healthcare provision.