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Private Practice Survival Guide

This podcast is all about empowering you to create the change you want to see in your practice. As a private practice strategist, I have dedicated my career to transforming the way that healthcare functions.Brandon Seigel, President of Wellness Works Management Partners, is an internationally known private practice consultant with over fifteen years of executive leadership experience. Seigel"s book "The Private Practice Survival Guide" takes private practice entrepreneurs on a journey to unlocking

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31:49

Transitioning EMRs: Strategies For Planning & Execution

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2025/11/10

Send us a textTransitioning EMRs can either be the upgrade that unlocks your practice’s next level—or the operational nightmare that drains cash, kills productivity, and torpedoes patient experience. In this hard-hitting episode of Private Practice Survival Guide, Brandon Siegel demolishes the “4–6 week” implementation myth and lays out a battle-tested roadmap: a realistic 3–6 month (often 9–12 month end-to-end) plan, a 90-day parallel run, airtight data migration (HL7/FHIR/CCD/CCDA), and surgical

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13:19

Preventing Taxes That Tip The Scale

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2025/11/06

Send us a textUnderstanding your tax tipping point can make or break your bottom line. Learn how to prevent “taxes that tip the scale” by implementing proactive planning and smarter deductions. From purchasing real estate and leveraging Section 179 to hiring your kids legally and setting up accountable plans, this guide helps you identify where hidden savings live—and how to use them strategically.You’ll learn how to:Evaluate whether buying or leasing real estate benefits your long-term goalsUse

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31:56

Tracking Expenses & Defining Your Tax Planning Strategy

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2025/11/03

Send us a textTracking expenses isn’t just about saving receipts—it’s about building a proactive, compliant financial foundation. In this quick-tip episode of The Private Practice Survival Guide, Brandon Siegel breaks down how to design a strategic tax planning system that keeps your business organized, audit-ready, and optimized for savings all year long.You’ll learn how to:* Set up separate business bank accounts and integrate accounting tools like QuickBooks* Perform monthly reconciliations and

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18:14

How To Evaluate A Talent's Trajectory

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2025/10/30

Send us a textHiring great talent isn’t about resumes—it’s about trajectory. In this quick-tip episode of The Private Practice Survival Guide, learn how to evaluate a candidate’s long-term potential, not just their current skill set. Discover how to identify high-growth, high-resilience team members who can adapt, evolve, and elevate your organization for years to come.You’ll learn how to:Recognize a true growth mindset during interviewsTest adaptability, self-awareness, and emotional

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39:07

Hiring For Talent Vs. Hiring For Potential

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2025/10/27

Send us a text Are you hiring the right people—or just filling seats? In this powerful episode, we break down the truth about hiring for potential vs. hiring for talent—and why your next great employee is probably already working somewhere else. Discover how to attract top performers, create a process that filters for drive and cultural alignment, and why you should make it hard to get the job if you want to build a winning team.You’ll learn how to:Identify high-potential candidates who can grow

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15:56

Difference Between Automation & Artificial Intelligence

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2025/10/23

Send us a textThis Quick Tip breaks down Automation vs. Artificial Intelligence for private practices—what they are, where they overlap, and how to deploy each for maximum ROI. You’ll learn how rule-based automation (think: EHR billing runs, appointment confirmations, Calendly/Acuity reminders, Zapier workflows, Keap/Infusionsoft logic trees) eliminates repetitive tasks, while AI (machine learning–driven tools like HIPAA-ready note-takers, smart chatbots, and content generators such as

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33:27

Implementing AI In Your Growth Marketing Approach

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2025/10/20

Send us a textIn this episode, we explore how to effectively implement AI in your growth marketing strategy to streamline operations, enhance engagement, and drive measurable ROI. From using AI-powered CRMs like HubSpot and Zoho to automate campaigns and segment audiences, to leveraging chatbots, predictive analytics, and AI-driven SEO tools, the episode breaks down how to integrate machine learning and automation for smarter marketing execution. You’ll learn practical applications of tools like

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14:27

Smashing Cancellations: Strategies To Maximize Output

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2025/10/16

Send us a textFrequent cancellations and no-shows can silently drain a private practice’s revenue and efficiency, costing up to 20% in annual income and reducing patient outcomes by as much as 30%. We explore actionable strategies to minimize cancellations and boost output—starting with implementing firm 48–72-hour cancellation policies, automating appointment reminders, and creating systems that build accountability and trust with patients. It also emphasizes optimizing scheduling with waitlists

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34:18

Critical Changes To Your Patient Policy Approach

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2025/10/13

Send us a text In this episode of the Private Practice Survival Guide, we explore the critical updates every private practice should make to their patient policy approach in 2025. As healthcare costs rise and reimbursements stagnate, practices must evolve their patient accountability, transparency, and operational frameworks to maintain both care quality and financial health. Brandon breaks down key strategies such as mandating pre-visit insurance verification, training staff for upfront

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15:46

The Difference Between Forecasting & Projections

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2025/10/09

Send us a textThis quick tip episode of the Private Practice Survival Guide breaks down the crucial difference between Forecasting and Projections in private practice financial planning. Forecasting relies on historical data, trends, and KPIs to stabilize operations—helping practices anticipate revenue cycles, manage cash flow, and set realistic budgets for staffing and resources. Projections, on the other hand, fuel innovation by modeling “what-if” growth scenarios such as adding new services,

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36:45

Measuring Financial Performance Mid-Year &...

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2025/10/06

Send us a textThis episode of the Private Practice Survival Guide breaks down a practical, mid-year playbook for measuring financial performance and forecasting for the future in private healthcare practices. Brandon clarifies core terms—Look-Back Analysis (retrospective KPI and revenue review), Forecasting (time-series, regression, probability ranges grounded in historical data), and Projections (scenario planning for new services/locations without prior data)—and shows how they interlock to drive

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14:17

The Benefits Of AI In Medical Billing

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2025/10/02

Send us a textIn this quick-tip episode, Brandon Seigel breaks down the benefits and limitations of AI in medical billing, highlighting how artificial intelligence can streamline claim accuracy, reduce denials, and automate repetitive tasks while still requiring expert oversight. He emphasizes the importance of checks and balances, clean data, and payer compliance to avoid costly errors, noting that while AI can replace 50–70% of processes today, it cannot fully substitute human expertise. From

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33:30

Most Common Medical Billing Mistakes Made By Private...

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2025/09/29

Send us a textIn this episode, Brandon dives deep into the most common medical billing mistakes in private practice and how they directly impact profitability, compliance, and patient trust. From benefit analysis errors and upcoding without documentation, to missed NCCI edits, weak authorization management, and delayed claim submissions, he highlights the critical pitfalls that cost practices thousands each year. Brandon stresses that medical billing is not data entry—it’s a science requiring skill,

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16:36

Why Managers Like To Make Noise

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2025/09/25

Send us a textIn this episode of the Private Practice Survival Guide Podcast, we explore how to attract top-tier candidates to your team. We discuss effective recruiting strategies that balance skill, culture fit, and long-term potential. Brandon explains the importance of onboarding and setting expectations early for retention. Brandon shares practical insights to help you apply these strategies in your private practice. Listeners will walk away with actionable tools to implement

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37:29

Transforming A Problem Oriented Manager Into A...

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2025/09/22

Send us a textIn this episode of the Private Practice Survival Guide Podcast, we explore why some managers default to problem-oriented thinking. We discuss how to shift mindsets from focusing on problems to driving solutions. Brandon explains strategies for fostering leadership that proactively addresses challenges rather than escalating issues. Brandon shares practical insights to help you apply these strategies in your private practice. Listeners will walk away with actionable tools to implement

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16:06

Why Doctor Referrals Are On The Decline

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2025/09/18

Send us a textIn this episode of the Private Practice Survival Guide Podcast, we explore the reasons behind declining doctor referrals in today’s healthcare landscape. We discuss how changes in insurance, patient behavior, and provider networks are shifting referral patterns. Brandon explains proactive strategies to address this decline and build alternative referral pipelines. Brandon shares practical insights to help you apply these strategies in your private practice. Listeners will walk away

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35:57

Strategic Partnerships: How To Increase Your Referral...

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2025/09/15

Send us a textIn this episode of the Private Practice Survival Guide Podcast, we explore how to identify and secure strategic referral partners. We discuss ways to define your value proposition to attract high-quality partnerships. Brandon explains attention-grabbing strategies to help your practice stand out when approaching potential partners. Brandon shares practical insights to help you apply these strategies in your private practice. Listeners will walk away with actionable tools to implement

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18:03

Declining An Employee's Raise Request With Minimal Upset

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2025/09/11

Send us a textIn this episode of the Private Practice Survival Guide Podcast, we explore strategies for turning down a raise request while preserving morale. Brandon discusses communication techniques that maintain trust even in difficult conversations. We cover ways to provide constructive feedback and set clear expectations for future advancement. Brandon shares practical insights to help you apply these strategies in your private practice. Listeners will walk away with actionable tools to

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34:33

The Employee Journey: Defining The Trajectory

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2025/09/08

Send us a textIn this episode of the Private Practice Survival Guide Podcast, we explore how to create an employee roadmap that aligns with organizational goals. We discuss the difference between functional growth and financial growth in your team’s development. Brandon explains how to correlate individual employee growth with the overall trajectory of your practice. Brandon shares practical insights to help you apply these strategies in your private practice. Listeners will walk away with

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13:58

Breaking Down Your Budget Metrics

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2025/09/04

Send us a textIn this episode of the Private Practice Survival Guide Podcast, we explore how to analyze the key metrics behind your budget to identify strengths and gaps. We discuss strategies for interpreting financial data to make smarter spending decisions. Brandon explains how to align budget metrics with long-term goals for sustainable practice growth. Brandon shares practical insights to help you apply these strategies in your private practice. Listeners will walk away with actionable tools to

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