{"product_id":"breaking-free-of-managed-care-a-step-by-step-guide-to-regaining-control-of-your-practice-9781572305243","title":"Breaking Free of Managed Care: A Step-By-Step Guide to Regaining Control of Your Practice","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Dana C. Ackley\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Guilford Publications\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Guilford Publications\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Psychotherapy - General\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProviding therapists practical solutions to managed care's erosion of their freedom to practice, this book presents a working blueprint for a private-pay psychotherapy practice. Dana C. Ackley casts out the distortions that have crept into many clinicians' thinking as a result of reliance on third-party reimbursement. Based on his own experience, he shows how you can serve clients--and yourself--better by developing real alternatives to the pressures and bureaucracy of managed care. In clear step-by-step detail, including practical exercises and checklists, sample marketing materials, and payment plans, the volume shows you how to: \u003cbr\u003e*Rediscover the economic and clinical value of your work\u003cbr\u003e*Discard assumptions that might block your progress\u003cbr\u003e*Educate yourself about the needs of potential clients\u003cbr\u003e*Market and sell your services effectively\u003cbr\u003e*Learn ethical, reasonable business-of-practice skills\u003cbr\u003e*Diversify into the rewarding area of psychological consultation to businesses.\u003cbr\u003eNo matter what your clinical style, theoretical orientation, or practice history, you will benefit from the hard-won lessons Dr. Ackley shares in this book. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Guilford Publications","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47614558863511,"sku":"9781572305243","price":4343.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781572305243.webp?v=1775094585","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/breaking-free-of-managed-care-a-step-by-step-guide-to-regaining-control-of-your-practice-9781572305243","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}