Will My Clients Still Pay For My Services if I go into Private Practice?
One of the issues many therapists face when they are considering leaving managed care systems for private practice is whether their clients will be able to afford their services.
No therapist wants to put their fees in front of their clients’ care, nor do they wish to be forced to diagnosis an issue which can be claimed by an insurance company.
However, there are many positive reasons why you should consider moving to private practice, and your clients’ well-being is right on top of the list.
Will My Clients Still Pay For My Services if I go into Private Practice?
You Are Not Required to Give a Mandatory Diagnosis
In private practice, you can offer your clients a more tailored and user-centric approach to their care.
You will no longer be obliged to give a mandatory diagnosis to ensure you get paid by insurance companies. As well, you can also treat relationships, which are often not covered by insurance companies.
Diagnosis should be used as a tool nor should you be obligated to provide one. By eliminating the need to diagnosis a condition that may or may not fully exist, you can ensure that your clients receive ethical, honest, and accurate care.
Offer Your Clients the Service they Deserve
You Will Have More Time and Flexibility
If you are part of a managed care system you may find you are forced to see as many clients as possible to earn enough money to survive.
You will have greater autonomy about who you treat, and will be able to hone into a specific group. There will also be less paperwork.
Your clients will benefit from the extra time you can afford to give them.
And, if you do find some of your clients can’t afford your services you can always offer a reduction in fees.
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