The Testing Psychologist Podcast

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561. Digital vs. Analog Administration: Research &...

The Testing Psychologist Podcast ·

2026/03/24

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. As we continue our exploration of modern assessment, I wanted to dive deep into the long-standing debate between digital and paper-based administration. While many of us have made the switch to platforms like Q-interactive, concerns about mode effects and statistical differences in scores remain a common point of anxiety. In this discussion, I review the robust research confirming cross-mode equivalence for most cognitive subtests, but I also

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560. Selling Answers, Not Tests: Pivoting to Private Pay

The Testing Psychologist Podcast ·

2026/03/22

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here.I am so excited to dive into one of the most requested topics we have ever had: making the transition from an insurance-based model to a private pay practice. Many of us feel a lot of trepidation about this shift, wondering why a family would ever choose to pay out of pocket for an evaluation they could technically get elsewhere for a copay. In this episode, I break down the consumer psychology behind high-stakes assessments and why parents are

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559. The ROI of a Psychometrist: Scaling Your Time

The Testing Psychologist Podcast ·

2026/03/21

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. In this episode, I break down the financial and operational logic behind transitioning from a solo assessment model to a technician-led model. Many psychologists hesitate to hire a psychometrist because technician CPT codes reimburse at a lower rate, but looking at the unit’s revenue alone misses the bigger picture of your effective hourly rate. I walk through the specific math of a 15-hour evaluation case to show how delegating the six

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558. Why Your Claims Are Being Denied: Common Coding...

The Testing Psychologist Podcast ·

2026/03/20

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. In this episode, I break down the essential components of the “core stack” for psychological and neuropsychological testing billing. Many clinicians leave significant revenue on the table by skipping the diagnostic interview code or miscategorizing professional integration time as simple test administration. I explain the critical differences between the 60-minute professional work codes and the 30-minute administration codes, while

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557. Reverse-Engineering Your Hourly Rate

The Testing Psychologist Podcast ·

2026/03/19

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here.I’ve found that many assessment clinicians struggle to set fees that actually support their lives and prevent burnout. In this episode, I break down a mathematical approach to setting your hourly rate by starting with your desired take-home pay and working backward. We explore how to account for the hidden administrative drag that often eats into our margins, the reality of overhead in testing practices, and why pricing your services correctly is

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556. Wisdom Over Numbers: Writing Reports Differently

The Testing Psychologist Podcast ·

2026/03/13

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here.In this episode, I dive deep into the modern evolution of neuropsychological and psychological report writing. We explore why the traditional model of listing scores and rote data is no longer effective for our primary audience: the clients and their families. I discuss the cognitive load placed on readers when we fail to synthesize information and introduce the clinical snapshot as a way to prioritize the most important findings on page one. We

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555. Accuracy vs. Intuition: Stop Trying to “Sense”...

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2026/03/12

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Clinical intuition is often little more than a coin flip when it comes to detecting suboptimal effort. We like to think we can spot a client who isn’t giving their best, but the data suggests otherwise. In this episode, I dive into the necessity of using objective performance validity indicators rather than relying on gut feelings. I discuss the prevalence of failure rates in adult ADHD evaluations, the difference between malingering and a

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554. ADHD, Sluggish Cognitive Tempo, and Cognitive...

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2026/03/10

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. In this episode, I dive into the evolving understanding of Cognitive Disengagement Syndrome (CDS), formerly known as sluggish cognitive tempo. I explain why we are moving away from the older terminology toward a label that more accurately describes the internal mechanisms of the brain. We explore the neurobiological differences between CDS and traditional ADHD, specifically looking at the posterior attention system and the default mode network. I

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553. The Science of Testing Fatigue

The Testing Psychologist Podcast ·

2026/03/10

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here.In this episode, I dive into the neurobiology of testing fatigue and why it is much more than just a simple lack of energy. We explore how high-demand cognitive tasks lead to a measurable buildup of glutamate in the prefrontal cortex, essentially creating metabolic debris that forces the brain into a self-preservation mode. I discuss the specific hierarchy of cognitive decline, noting why executive functioning and fluid reasoning are the first to

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552. The Roadmap to Residential Placement w/ Jennifer...

The Testing Psychologist Podcast ·

2026/03/05

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. In this episode, I sit down with Jennifer Taylor, an expert therapeutic educational consultant, to demystify the niche world of out-of-home placements and residential treatment. We explore the critical emotional journey parents face when realizing their child needs a higher level of care and how psychologists can play a foundational role in that transition. Jennifer shares her personal “why” as a parent of children who required

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551. The Gatekeepers: Unpacking InterQual and the...

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2026/02/19

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here.In this episode, Dr. Jeremy Sharp shares a personal and professional deep dive into the opaque world of InterQual and prior authorization. After experiencing a near-total rejection rate of clinical prior authorization requests within his own practice, Dr. Sharp investigates the history, logic, and evidence—or lack thereof—behind the criteria that dictate medical necessity for neuropsychological services. He breaks down the “checkbox”

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550. Neurodiversity-Affirming Autism Assessment...

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2026/02/16

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here.In this episode, I sit down with Sara Woods to challenge the traditional, deficit-heavy lens of autism diagnostics and explore what it means to practice in a truly neurodiversity-affirming way. We discuss the shift from seeing autism as a collection of clinical “problems” to recognizing it as a natural variation of the human brain that brings unique strengths, such as integrity, systemizing, and deep focus. Sara shares her

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549. TTP Updates: Craft Membership, Crafted Practice,...

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2026/02/12

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here.I have been a bit quiet lately, but for good reason, and I wanted to take a moment to reorient myself and check in with all of you. After taking two solid weeks off for a meaningful family Christmas in South Carolina (the first in almost 15 years!), I returned to a whirlwind January filled with major project launches. From opening the doors to our new membership community, Craft, to preparing for the upcoming Crafted Practice summer intensive and

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546.Business Trends in Assessment for 2026

The Testing Psychologist Podcast ·

2025/12/30

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. In this episode, I break down what I believe are the most important business trends shaping assessment practices in 2026. Rather than focusing on vague predictions or generic AI hype, I zero in on the operational, regulatory, and payer-driven forces that are already creating friction for assessment-focused psychologists. My central argument is that 2026 will not be a “breakthrough” year. It will be a friction year, where practices succeed or

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548. Warm Leads Win: Email, Follow-Up, and...

The Testing Psychologist Podcast ·

2025/12/22

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here.In this episode, I sit down with Nicole McCance of the McCance Method to talk about what’s actually working right now to grow a therapy group practice when the market feels tighter and “easy referrals” aren’t showing up like they used to. We dig into practical lead generation moves that don’t depend on social media, how to use consult calls and follow-up like an actual sales process, and why hiring an admin sooner than you think can pay for

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546. Interview Season Survival Guide for Interns and...

The Testing Psychologist Podcast ·

2025/12/17

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here.Today, I sit down with Dr. Andrea Zartman, a neuropsychologist and training director at the Dallas VA, to unpack what actually matters in internship and postdoc applications and interviews. We walk through the entire process, from CV structure and cover letters to letters of recommendation and interview performance, with a frank, insider perspective. Andrea shares concrete, experience-based guidance from nearly two decades of training work,

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543. Research Review: Natural Language Processing...

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2025/12/08

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. In this episode, I take a deep dive into how natural language processing (NLP) and machine learning are beginning to reshape neuropsychological assessment. Beyond the surface-level hype around AI, I explore what’s actually happening under the hood: how speech, language, and narrative data can function as digital biomarkers for conditions like ADHD, Alzheimer’s disease, and psychosis. Drawing primarily from a 2025 review in The Clinical

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542. AI is Diagnosing Your Clients

The Testing Psychologist Podcast ·

2025/12/04

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here.In this episode, I break down the rapid rise of consumers treating AI systems as medical advisors and what this means for us as psychologists and assessment clinicians. I walk through the drivers of this shift, the risks, the impact on client expectations, and the practical steps practices must take now. I also dig into how AI can support our workflows, why our uniquely human skills are more valuable than ever, and how to position your practice

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541. A Primer on Optimizing Your Website for AI Search

The Testing Psychologist Podcast ·

2025/11/27

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. In this episode, I break down how AI search is rapidly reshaping the way clients discover psychologists and neuropsychologists online. I explain why traditional SEO is no longer enough, what AI models prioritize when generating answers, and the practical steps you can take to make your website more conversational, trustworthy, and “quotable” by tools like Google’s AI Overviews, ChatGPT, and Perplexity. You’ll walk away with concrete tactics to

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540. The NIH Toolbox w/ Dr. Stephanie Ruth Young

The Testing Psychologist Podcast ·

2025/11/24

In this episode, I talk with Dr. Stephanie Ruth Young from Northwestern University about the NIH Toolbox family of assessments: powerful, research-backed instruments that many clinicians still overlook.

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