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Allison sits down with Abundance Community member Amanda to unpack the real challenges of building a private pay therapy practice, from pricing strategy to attracting the right clients. Amanda opens up about the hurdles of reaching a demographic that doesn't exactly broadcast their struggles, and together they dig into what it actually takes to connect with people who are quietly dealing with relationship issues but would never admit it out loud. The conversation gets practical fast, covering networking tactics, targeting specific client profiles, building referral relationships with healthcare professionals, and how to craft website messaging that speaks directly to someone who's embarrassed to even be searching for help. Sponsored by TherapyNotes®: Looking to switch EHRs? Try TherapyNotes® for 2 months free by using promo code ABUNDANT at therapynotes.com. Links You'll Love: Ready to fill your practice faster? Join the Abundance Party today and get 99% off your first month with promo code PODCAST: www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/abundanceparty. Want to work directly with Allison? Check out her consultation options here: https://www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/allison

The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into post-injury rehabilitation is transforming recovery paradigms by enabling personalized, adaptive, and efficient rehabilitation pathways tailored to individual patient needs. This podcast reviews the current advances in AI applications that facilitate assessment, monitoring, and optimization of rehabilitation programs following injuries. Through machine learning algorithms, wearable sensors, and predictive analytics, AI enhances the precision of therapy plans, tracks patient progress in real-time, and predicts recovery trajectories. The discussion includes the benefits of AI-driven rehabilitation, including improved functional outcomes, reduced recovery times, and increased patient engagement. It also addresses challenges such as data privacy, algorithmic bias, and integration with clinical workflows.  1. Transforming recovery paradigms Traditional post‑injury rehab relies on periodic in‑person assessments, therapist intuition, and standardized protocols that only partially account for individual variability. AI is shifting this model toward: Continuous, data‑driven care: Instead of snapshots in clinic, rehab can be informed by near real‑time streams of kinematic, physiological, and behavioral data from wearables, smart devices, and robot interfaces. Dynamic adaptation: Therapy intensity, task difficulty, and exercise selection can be automatically adjusted based on ongoing performance, fatigue, and recovery trends, rather than fixed schedules. Precision rehabilitation: Algorithms can identify which patients are likely to respond to specific interventions (e.g., constraint‑induced movement therapy vs robotics) and tailor plans accordingly. This moves rehabilitation from a "one‑size‑fits‑many" paradigm toward precision, context‑aware therapy, analogous to precision oncology but focused on function and participation. 2. Assessment, monitoring, and optimization AI for assessment Sensor‑based movement analysis: Machine learning models process accelerometer, IMU, EMG, and pressure data to quantify gait symmetry, joint kinematics, balance, and fine motor control with higher resolution than visual observation alone. Automated scoring: AI can approximate or support standardized scales (e.g., Fugl‑Meyer, Berg Balance Scale) by mapping sensor features or video-derived pose estimates to clinical scores, reducing inter‑rater variability and saving clinician time. Continuous monitoring Home and community tracking: Wearable and ambient sensors enable monitoring of daily steps, walking speed, arm use, posture, and adherence to exercises outside the clinic, feeding rich longitudinal datasets into AI models. Real‑time alerts: Algorithms can detect abnormal patterns—such as increased fall risk, reduced limb use, or signs of over‑exertion—and flag the clinician or adjust digital therapy content automatically. Optimization and decision support Predictive models: Using historical data, AI can forecast functional gains, plateau points, or risk of complications (e.g., falls, readmission), supporting individualized goal‑setting and resource allocation. Reinforcement learning and "digital twins": Emerging work in neurorehabilitation treats rehab as a sequential decision problem, using model‑based reinforcement learning and patient "digital twins" to recommend optimal timing, dosing, and progression of interventions over weeks to months.​ 3. Technologies: ML, wearables, analytics Machine learning algorithms: Supervised ML classifies movement quality (normal vs compensatory), detects exercise type from sensor streams, and estimates clinical scores. Unsupervised learning clusters patients into phenotypes (e.g., gait patterns after stroke), revealing subgroups that respond differently to certain therapies. Reinforcement learning and contextual bandits explore which therapy adjustments yield the best long‑term functional outcomes for a given individual.​ Wearable sensors and robotics: Inertial sensors, EMG, pressure insoles, and exoskeleton sensors capture high‑frequency movement and muscle activity data during training. Robotic devices (upper‑limb exoskeletons, gait trainers) coupled with AI can modulate assistance, resistance, or task difficulty in real time based on performance and predicted fatigue. Predictive and prescriptive analytics: Predictive analytics estimate trajectories (e.g., time to independent walking, expected upper‑limb function) to inform shared decisions with patients and families. Prescriptive analytics recommend therapy intensity, modality mix, and scheduling to maximize functional gains under resource constraints. 4. Benefits: outcomes, efficiency, engagement Improved functional outcomes: Studies report better motor recovery, gait quality, and ADL performance when AI‑assisted training is used—especially when robotics and intelligent feedback are involved. Reduced recovery time and resource use: More precise dosing and earlier identification of non‑responders can reduce ineffective sessions, shorten time to key milestones, and support safe earlier discharge with robust remote follow‑up. Increased adherence and engagement: AI‑driven digital rehab platforms use gamification, adaptive difficulty, and personalized feedback to keep patients engaged in home programs, improving adherence compared to static paper instructions. Support for clinicians: Instead of replacing therapists, AI can offload repetitive measurement tasks, highlight concerning trends, and offer data‑driven suggestions, allowing clinicians to focus on relational, motivational, and complex decision‑making aspects of care. 5. Challenges and ethical considerations Data privacy and security: Rehab AI often relies on continuous collection of sensitive motion, physiological, and sometimes audio/video data, raising questions about consent, storage, secondary use, and breach risk. Approaches like federated learning and on‑device processing are being explored to reduce centralization of identifiable data while still enabling model training. Algorithmic bias and fairness: If training data under‑represent older adults, women, certain racial/ethnic groups, or people with severe disability, AI models may misestimate performance or risk for those groups, potentially widening disparities in rehab access and outcomes. Ongoing auditing, diverse datasets, and participatory design with patients and clinicians are needed to ensure equitable performance. Integration with clinical workflows: Many AI tools are developed in research settings and are not yet seamlessly integrated into EHRs, scheduling systems, or therapist documentation workflows. Poorly integrated tools risk adding documentation burden or "alert fatigue," reducing adoption. Successful implementations co‑design interfaces with frontline therapists and physicians. Regulation, liability, and trust: It remains unclear in many jurisdictions how to regulate adaptive rehab algorithms (as medical devices, clinical decision support, or wellness tools) and who is liable when AI‑informed plans cause harm.​ Transparent, explainable models and clear communication to patients about the role of AI are critical for maintaining trust. 6. Case studies and emerging trends Remote and hybrid digital rehabilitation: AI‑driven platforms providing home‑based stroke, orthopedic, or Parkinson's rehab with clinician dashboards are improving adherence and extending care beyond brick‑and‑mortar clinics. Collaborative AI for precision neurorehabilitation: Frameworks combining patient‑clinician goal setting, digital twins, and reinforcement learning exemplify "collaborative AI" that augments rather than replaces therapists.​ Multimodal personalization: Integration of movement data, EMG, heart rate, sleep, and self‑reported pain/fatigue is enabling more nuanced adaptation to daily fluctuations in capacity. Conversational AI for education and coaching: Early work is assessing tools like ChatGPT as low‑risk supports for exercise education and motivation, though they are not yet precise enough to replace professional plan design AI is moving rehab toward patient‑centered, continuously adapting, and data‑rich care, but realizing this promise depends on addressing privacy, bias, workflow, and regulatory challenges in partnership with clinicians and patients.

When Eric Lefkofsky's wife was diagnosed with breast cancer, it exposed how little technology and data were shaping cancer care, pushing the serial entrepreneur to build a different model.Lefkofsky is the founder and CEO of Tempus, now a $10B publicy traded health tech company, and previously founded Groupon. At Tempus, he's building a tech-first company applying multimodal data and AI to make diagnostics smarter and treatment decisions more tailored, starting in oncology and expanding across disease areas.We cover:What Tempus does in plain EnglishWhy Tempus built its own lab, and how it became one of the largest sequencers of cancer patients in the U.S.The hard part: extracting usable clinical data from EHRs and scaling to thousands of hospital connections and hundreds of petabytes of dataHow AI changes the patient-physician relationship, and why patients will increasingly arrive highly informedWhat Eric would change at CMS and HHS to responsibly pay for AI—About our guest: Eric Lefkofsky is the founder and CEO at Tempus, a leader in artificial intelligence and precision medicine. He is the co-founder and General Partner of Lightbank, a private venture capital firm specializing in investments in technology companies. He is also the co-founder of Pathos AI, a clinical stage biotechnology company focused on re-engineering drug development; Groupon (NASDAQ: GRPN), a global e-commerce marketplace; Mediaocean, a leading provider of integrated media procurement technology; Echo Global Logistics (NASDAQ: ECHO), a technology-enabled transportation and logistics outsourcing firm; and InnerWorkings (NASDAQ: INWK), a global provider of managed print and promotional solutions.He co-chairs the Lefkofsky Family Foundation with his wife Liz to advance high-impact initiatives that enhance lives in the communities served. Lefkofsky also serves on the board of directors of The Art Institute of Chicago and Northwestern Medicine. He holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan and a J.D. from the University of Michigan Law School.—

In today's Ask Abundance, the newest iteration of my Ask Allison series, I'm joined by Abundance consultant Kim Wheeler-Poitevien, LCSW. We're talking about how to show up online in a way that actually feels like you — without oversharing, following trends you hate, or losing yourself in the process. Together, we unpack why so many therapists freeze when it comes to creating content, what ethical self-disclosure really looks like in a marketing context, and how to build a consistent online presence without turning into someone you don't recognize. We also walk through the concept of content buckets, how to share from a scar instead of a wound, and why social media isn't actually required for a full, thriving practice. If you've been putting off showing up online because it feels cringey or too personal, this conversation will help you find an approach that's grounded, authentic, and actually sustainable. A quick heads-up. The audio quality isn't what we normally aim for, and we appreciate your patience. The insights in this conversation felt too important to keep to ourselves. Sponsored by TherapyNotes®: Looking to switch EHRs? Try TherapyNotes® for 2 months free by using promo code ABUNDANT at therapynotes.com. Links You'll Love: Learn more about Kim Wheeler Poitevien, LCSW, & how to work with her here: https://abundancepracticebuilding.simplero.com/About. Grab my FREE weekly worksheet (plus other free tools to grow your practice) here: www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/links. Ready to fill your practice faster? Join the Abundance Party today and get 99% off your first month with promo code PODCAST: www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/abundanceparty

a16z general partner Julie Yoo talks with Nikhil Buduma, CEO and cofounder of Ambience Healthcare, to discuss how AI is transforming clinical workflows. They cover the early days of deep learning, why Ambience started by running a medical practice before building a platform company, and what it takes to achieve high clinician adoption rates at major academic medical centers. They also dig into the challenge of building products when AI capabilities change every few months, the real ROI that's finally converting CFOs, and why this might be the moment to reimagine the legacy EHR stack.   Resources: Follow Nikhil Buduma on X: https://twitter.com/nkbuduma Follow Julie Yoo on X: https://twitter.com/julesyoo Read the full transcript here: https://www.a16z.news/s/podcast   Stay Updated: If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to like, subscribe, and share with your friends! Find a16z on X: https://twitter.com/a16z Find a16z on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16z Listen to the a16z Show on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5bC65RDvs3oxnLyqqvkUYX Listen to the a16z Show on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a16z-podcast/id842818711 Follow our host: https://x.com/eriktorenberg Please note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see http://a16z.com/disclosures Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

View This Week's Show NotesStart Your 7-Day Trial to Mobility CoachJoin Our Free Weekly Newsletter: The AmbushIn a world obsessed with “optimal” routines, Dr. Rachel Pojednic cuts through the noise with a grounded, evidence-based approach to longevity and performance. This conversation is a reset for anyone overwhelmed by conflicting health advice, anxious about wearable scores, or stuck chasing perfect protocols that collapse under real life stress.You'll learn what the science actually supports, what's still uncertain, and how to build a simple, sustainable health strategy using the biggest levers first—movement, nutrition, sleep, stress, and relationships—before you bother with the “fun stuff.” Dr. Pojednic also shares what she's learned studying wellness therapies in industry and academia, why most people misunderstand Zone 2, and what to track if you want a clearer picture of your health over time.What You'll Learn in This EpisodeWhy “protocol life” is making people more confused (and often less healthy)The difference between big levers (high impact) and little levers (fine-tuning) for longevityWhat to track that's actually useful: A1C trends, fasting glucose, lipids, resting heart rateWhy wearable metrics can conflict—and how that can create anxiety and false certaintyA clearer, non-hype explanation of HRV and why “low” isn't always “bad”What Zone 2 is really for (and why it isn't a magical mitochondrial hack)How to think about supplement safety, including third-party testing and the “lead in protein powder” scareA simple 7–30 day “one change” experiment to build habits that survive real lifeIf you've ever felt like you're “failing” health because you can't follow a perfect routine—or you've been pulled in six directions by influencers, devices, and contradictory advice—this episode gives you something rare: a sane framework. You'll walk away with fewer rules, better priorities, and a practical way to measure progress that doesn't depend on hype, fear, or the latest trend.Chapters(00:00) - Intro(01:39) - The Problem with Protocols(05:29) - Rachele's Backstory and Research Journey(13:06) - Rachele's Research Focus(18:45) - Sponsor: Vitality Blueprint(20:40) - Science Communication and Social Media(23:24) - Getting Started in Science Communication(25:10) - Bridging Research and Real-World Applications(29:35) - New Lane for Performance Therapy(31:05) - Key Metrics to Track(32:07) - Importance of Observable, Measurable Data(34:34) - Need for Common Diagnostic Suite(40:19) - Current State of Healthcare and EHRs(42:32) - Momentous: Protein Powder Insights(44:44) - Subscribe to This Podcast(46:30) - Basics We Can All Agree On(47:10) - Regular Tracking Essentials(53:10) - Heart Rate Variability (HRV)(54:42) - Wearables and Big Games(57:06) - Desire to Train(59:28) - Big Opportunity and Challenges(1:00:30) - Rapid Fire: Zone 2(1:03:02) - LMNT: Try a Personal Experiment(1:06:58) - Your Micro-Experiment(1:10:34) - Rachele's “Infinite Shelf” Recommendation(1:14:55) - Join The Starrett SystemWebsite | Instagram | Facebook | YouTubeCheck our Dr. Rachele's courses at Strong ProcessHuge thanks to our sponsors, Vitality, Momentous, and LMNT.

Tiffany McLain, LMFT, and I have a frank conversation about why filling a practice is harder right now, how big therapy tech is reshaping the industry, and why an optimized solo practice often beats chasing passive income or group practice growth. PS: You can also find this episode over on Tiffany's The Money Sessions podcast. I highly recommend exploring all the incredible content there! It's an absolute treasure trove, y'all. Sponsored by TherapyNotes®: Looking to switch EHRs? Try TherapyNotes® for 2 months free by using promo code ABUNDANT at therapynotes.com. Ready to fill your practice faster? Join the Abundance Party today and get 99% off your first month with promo code PODCAST: www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/abundanceparty

In today's Ask Abundance, the newest iteration of my Ask Allison series, I'm joined by Abundance consultant Kim Wheeler-Poitevien, LCSW. We're talking about whether it's ethical to market your therapy practice when the world feels like it's constantly on fire. Together, we unpack why this tension is so common, what marketing actually means in moments of collective crisis, and how to show up for potential clients without feeling tone-deaf or exploitative. We also walk through different ways to think about visibility, how to stay aligned with your values, and why letting people know you're available is an essential act of service. If you're holding back on marketing because it feels selfish or wrong, this conversation will help you move forward without guilt or second-guessing. A quick heads-up. The audio quality isn't what we normally aim for, and we appreciate your patience. The insights in this conversation felt too important to keep to ourselves. Sponsored by TherapyNotes®: Looking to switch EHRs? Try TherapyNotes® for 2 months free by using promo code ABUNDANT at therapynotes.com. Links You'll Love: Learn more about Kim Wheeler Poitevien, LCSW, & how to work with her here: https://abundancepracticebuilding.simplero.com/About. Grab my FREE weekly worksheet (plus other free tools to grow your practice) here: www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/links. Ready to fill your practice faster? Join the Abundance Party today and get 99% off your first month with promo code PODCAST: www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/abundanceparty

Join us for the February edition of the Simulcast Journal Club, hosted by Vic Brazil and Jess Stokes-Parish. In this episode: Simulating clinical debriefing, psychological safety deep dive, leadership training with sim, and improving ‘code' documentation in EHRs using sim.    The February papers  Dewdney CJ, et al. Transfer of clinical debriefing from simulation to practice: exploring the barriers and enablers. Adv Simul (Lond). 2026.   Gormley G, Nestel D. Not just ‘what you say' but ‘how you say it': co-creating psychological safety through micro-communication skills in simulation-based education. J Healthc Simul. 2025 Oct 2.   Carn-Bennett E, Gan KH. Sim2Lead: A new era in leadership training for healthcare professionals. Simul Healthc. 2025;00(00):00–00.   Biesbroek S, et al. Using human factors and systems simulation to optimize the usability of a code documentation tool. Pediatr Emerg Care. 2026;00(00):000–000.     Another great month on Simulcast.  Happy listening  

Therapist and money coach Linzy Bonham joins me to explore how therapists can create stability during uncertain times, with a focus on easing financial stress and anxiety. She also shares practical strategies for managing both personal and professional finances. PS: Linzy is our Abundance Party trainer this month. If you're a member of the community, visit your dashboard in Simplero and/or the event listing in the private Facebook group for details. Learn more about Linzy at https://moneynutsandbolts.com/. Sponsored by TherapyNotes®: Looking to switch EHRs? Try TherapyNotes® for 2 months free by using promo code ABUNDANT at therapynotes.com. Ready to fill your practice faster? Join the Abundance Party today and get 99% off your first month with promo code PODCAST: www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/abundanceparty

In this episode of Faces of Digital Health, host Tjasa Zajc sits down with Bart de Witte for a candid conversation on what agent-based AI really means for healthcare. Recorded during a car ride in Ljubljana, the discussion explores why healthcare needs an operating system for AI agents, the risks of agent autonomy, privacy-by-design through on-device AI, and why monolithic EHRs struggle with the next generation of clinical workflows. Bart also shares his vision for open, decentralized AI ecosystems, certified clinical agents, and swarm intelligence and explains why Europe may be uniquely positioned to lead this shift. A practical, forward-looking episode for anyone working at the intersection of healthcare, AI, and digital infrastructure. Youtube video version: https://youtu.be/F_GRfIbqJJM?si=qheSsKvcg6WXUqTU

If you've ever wondered why ambulatory EHRs feel stuck in time, you're not alone. A lot of clinicians and IT leaders have been waiting for signs of real movement, and this conversation surfaces why the shift may finally be underway.In this interview, Troy Wasilefsky, Chief Revenue Officer at Greenway Health, talks about the stagnant EHR market, the practical roles AI can play inside physician practices, and why owning both the clinical record and the automation layer matters. He shares direct feedback from customers, where AI helps most, and how the architecture of EHR systems is finally catching up to long-promised functionality.Where do you see AI making the biggest near-term difference in ambulatory care? Drop your thoughts in the comments.

For the 108th episode of the CIO podcast hosted by Healthcare IT Today, we are joined by Michael Archuleta, CIO at Mt. San Rafael Hospital and Clinics, to talk about their decision to select and implement Oracle! Mt. San Rafael Hospital and Clinics recently changed their EHR, so we kick this episode off by discussing the process they went through to select a new EHR. Then we talk about the key things that led them to their decision to go with Oracle Health and their new Oracle Health Clinical AI Agent. Next, we discuss whether IT or clinical was the driving desire for AI. We then dive deeper into what implementing Oracle looks like by discussing the timeline and what Archuleta is doing to ensure it’s a success. Moving outside of the EHR, we discuss the other areas Archuleta is working on or keeping an eye on and why. Next, Archuleta gives his input on different critical access hospital IT efforts that others may not appreciate. Lastly, Archuleta passes along the best piece of advice he’s been given in his career. Here’s a look at the questions and topics we discuss in this episode: You recently decided to change EHRs, tell me about the process you went through to select a new EHR. What were some of the key things that led you to choose to go with Oracle Health and their new Oracle Health Clinical AI Agent? Who drove the desire for AI, IT or clinical? What does the timeline for implementation of Oracle look like, and what are some of the things you’re doing to make sure it’s a success? Outside of the EHR, what other areas are you working on or are keeping an eye on, and why? What’s something about critical access hospital IT efforts that others may not appreciate? What’s the best piece of advice you’ve been given in your career? Now, without further ado, we’re excited to share with you the next episode of the CIO Podcast by Healthcare IT Today. We release a new CIO Podcast every ~2 weeks. You can also subscribe to the Healthcare IT Today podcast on any of the following platforms: NOTE: We’ll be updating the links below as the various podcasting platforms approve the new podcast.  Check back soon to be able to subscribe on your favorite podcast application. Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Stitcher Podcast Radio TuneIn Spotify iHeartRadio Amazon Music Thanks for listening to the CIO Podcast on Healthcare IT Today and if you enjoy the content we’re sharing, please rate the podcast on your favorite podcasting platform. Along with the popular podcasting platforms above, you can Subscribe to Healthcare IT Today on YouTube.  Plus, all of the audio and video versions will be made available to stream on HealthcareITToday.com. We’d love to hear what you think of the podcast and if there are other healthcare CIO you’d like to see us have on the program. Feel free to share your thoughts and perspectives in the comments of this post with @techguy on Twitter, or privately on our Contact Us page. We appreciate you listening! Listen to the Latest Episodes

In today's Ask Abundance episode of the podcast, the newest iteration of my Ask Allison series, I'm joined by Abundance consultant Kim Wheeler-Poitevien, LCSW. We're talking about how to raise your fees without damaging the referral relationships that helped you build your practice. Together, we unpack why this fear is so common, what referral sources actually expect when your rates change, and how to communicate fee increases with clarity and confidence. We also walk through different ways to approach raises, how to stay aligned with your values, and why protecting your own sustainability is an essential part of ethical practice. If you're full, undercharging, and worried that raising fees will burn bridges, this conversation will help you move forward without panic or guilt. A quick heads-up. The audio quality isn't what we normally aim for, and we appreciate your patience. The insights in this conversation felt too important to keep to ourselves. Sponsored by TherapyNotes®: Looking to switch EHRs? Try TherapyNotes® for 2 months free by using promo code ABUNDANT at therapynotes.com. Links You'll Love: Learn more about Kim Wheeler Poitevien, LCSW, & how to work with her here: https://abundancepracticebuilding.simplero.com/About. Grab my FREE weekly worksheet (plus other free tools to grow your practice) here: www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/links. Ready to fill your practice faster? Join the Abundance Party today and get 99% off your first month with promo code PODCAST: www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/abundanceparty

Today we interviewed Bob Wachter about his book, "A Giant Leap: How AI Is Transforming Healthcare and What That Means for Our Future."  You may recall we interviewed Bob in April 2024 about AI, and at that time he was on the fence about AI - more promise or more peril for healthcare?  As his book's title suggests, he's come down firmly on the promise side of the equation.  On our podcast we discuss: Why Bob wrote this book, at this time, and concerns about writing a static book about AI and Healthcare, a field that is dynamic and shifting rapidly.  He's right though - we've not had a "ChatGPT"-launch type moment recently. Top 5 or so ways in which Bob uses AI for work, from clinical care to book writing Concerns about job losses in healthcare, and will we still need doctors? AI for diagnosis, and the recent NEJM Clinical Case in which recent GeriPal guest and superstar clinician-educator Gurpreet Dhaliwal beats an AI.  UpToDate vs OpenEvidence Trust issues - should we trust AI after being let down before? Clinicians felt burned by their experience with the hype and promise of EHRs - but they've been much less a game changer and much more a soul sucking chore designed to maximize billing rather than improve patient care.  Yet early returns on AI have largely been positive. Time saved from writing notes, prior authorizations, and summarizing charts…all to the good! Sadly, we didn't have Bob on piano singing the song for this one.  He was in the office, not home.  So I made do with ChatGPT's choice, Handle With Care, which has some surprisingly pertinent lyrics about AI in healthcare, including: "Been beat up and battered aroundBeen sent up, and I've been shot downYou're the best thing that I've ever foundHandle me with care" Enjoy! -Alex Smith  

Guest Samantha Schalk, LMSW, CAADC, CIMHP, shares common HIPAA compliance gaps therapists often miss, including missing written policies, skipped security risk analyses, and weak device and website security. She also offers practical guidance on preventing breaches and staying compliant through simple, ongoing check-ins and documentation. Learn more about today's guest here: https://www.guardianclinicalessentials.com/ & https://www.facebook.com/people/Guardian-Clinical-Essentials/61580153491733/ Sponsored by TherapyNotes®: Looking to switch EHRs? Try TherapyNotes® for 2 months free by using promo code ABUNDANT at therapynotes.com. Ready to fill your practice faster? Join the Abundance Party today and get 99% off your first month with promo code PODCAST: www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/abundanceparty

In today's Ask Allison, we're talking about what it really means when the phone isn't ringing in private practice. We'll break down why this phase feels so scary and personal, why it's not a sign you're failing, and the three things that actually determine whether therapists get clients or stay stuck. I'll walk you through niching, marketing strategy overload, and the consistency mistakes that quietly keep good therapists invisible. If you're doing "all the things" and still not getting clients, this will show you exactly what's missing and how to fix it. Sponsored by TherapyNotes®: Looking to switch EHRs? Try TherapyNotes® for 2 months free by using promo code ABUNDANT at therapynotes.com. Links You'll Love: Grab my FREE weekly worksheet (plus other free tools to grow your practice) here: www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/links. Ready to fill your practice faster? Join the Abundance Party today and get 99% off your first month with promo code PODCAST: www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/abundanceparty

This podcast is brought to you by Outcomes Rocket, your exclusive healthcare marketing agency. Learn how to accelerate your growth by going to⁠ outcomesrocket.com Aligned incentives change behavior faster than technology alone ever could. In this episode, Dr. Farzad Mostashari, co-founder and CEO of Aledade, discusses how value-based care finally makes prevention profitable by rewarding primary care for keeping patients healthy rather than treating avoidable disease. He reflects on his path from public health and federal EHR leadership to building a nationwide platform that partners with independent practices to take total-cost-of-care contracts. Dr. Mostashari covers why fee-for-service warped EHRs into billing tools, how accountable care models reversed that logic, and why culture, long-term thinking, and technology at scale matter. He shares results from thousands of practices achieving higher blood-pressure control by focusing on stroke prevention, explains the economics of Medicare Shared Savings and expanding private contracts, and explores how AI can deliver just-in-time insights across hundreds of EHRs without forcing workflow change.  Tune in and learn how aligning incentives, primary care, and AI can deliver better outcomes at lower cost! Resources: Connect with and follow Dr. Farzad Mostashari on LinkedIn. Follow Aledade on LinkedIn and discover their website. Follow Aledade on LinkedIn and visit their website. Check out Aledade's Public Benefit Report and Medicare Shared Savings Program announcement.

Allison and Abundance Community member Katy dive into a thoughtful conversation about growing a creative workshop business alongside a therapy practice. Together, they explore how Katy's collage and writing workshops evolved from jail-based volunteer work into offerings for universities and community spaces, while clarifying ethical boundaries between therapy and non-therapy work. They also dig into marketing strategies, registration flow improvements, and practical considerations like liability coverage and photo releases, as Katy continues to expand her workshops with confidence and integrity. Sponsored by TherapyNotes®: Looking to switch EHRs? Try TherapyNotes® for 2 months free by using promo code ABUNDANT at therapynotes.com. Ready to fill your practice faster? Join the Abundance Party today and get 99% off your first month with promo code PODCAST: www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/abundanceparty

In today's Ask Allison, we're breaking down exactly how to raise your rates with current clients without spiraling, procrastinating, or talking yourself out of it. We'll walk through why you didn't miss your chance, how to pick a new start date, what to say in session and in writing, and how to handle client reactions without over-accommodating or panicking. We'll also cover how to decide ahead of time who you're open to adjusting for, why it's not your job to predict clients' finances, and how rate increases are a normal part of building a sustainable practice. If you've been stuck at an old fee and dreading this conversation, this episode will make it simple, doable, and much less scary. Sponsored by TherapyNotes®: Looking to switch EHRs? Try TherapyNotes® for 2 months free by using promo code ABUNDANT at therapynotes.com. Links You'll Love: Grab my FREE weekly worksheet (plus other free tools to grow your practice) here: www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/links. Your practice is full, but you're burned out. Limitless Practice helps you work less and feel better, and doors for our Spring 2026 cohort are now open: https://www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/lp

Allison and Limitless Practice grad Elizabeth explore the realities of transitioning into self-employment and running a growing group practice. Together, they dig into client management, hiring and leadership challenges, and what it really takes to prepare for expansion. The conversation covers building strong intake systems, setting clear expectations and boundaries with staff, and developing the leadership skills needed to support both clients and clinicians as the practice grows. Sponsored by TherapyNotes®: Looking to switch EHRs? Try TherapyNotes® for 2 months free by using promo code ABUNDANT at therapynotes.com. *]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" tabindex="-1" data-turn-id= "request-696106ba-a184-832e-9ef7-77c815889edf-22" data-testid= "conversation-turn-116" data-scroll-anchor="true" data-turn= "assistant"> Your practice is full, but you're burned out. Limitless Practice helps you work less and feel better, and doors for our Spring 2026 cohort are now open: https://www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/lp Ready to fill your practice faster? Join the Abundance Party today and get 99% off your first month with promo code PODCAST: www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/abundanceparty

In today's Ask Allison, we're talking about why so many virtual, private-pay therapists get stuck just shy of full and what actually helps you break through that plateau. We'll explore why this usually isn't a skill issue, but a structure and consistency issue, from marketing and messaging to referrals and consults. We'll cover why "almost full" can drag on for months, how therapist-y language hurts conversions, and what boring but effective systems help you get full and stay full. If you've been hovering near capacity and feeling frustrated, this episode will help you create momentum that lasts. Sponsored by TherapyNotes®: Looking to switch EHRs? Try TherapyNotes® for 2 months free by using promo code ABUNDANT at therapynotes.com. Links You'll Love: Grab my FREE weekly worksheet (plus other free tools to grow your practice) here: www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/links. Ready to fill your practice faster? Join the Abundance Party today and get 99% off your first month with promo code PODCAST: www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/abundanceparty

After three decades working to deliver easy, fast and cost-effective patient experiences through technology, Ryan Howells is more optimistic about the future than he's ever been before.At a time when healthcare has been at the center of polarizing and partisan politics, Ryan is focused on an area foundational to digital health that he says draws consensus across party lines: data exchange and interoperability. Freely moving data can unlock innovation in technology, payment models, and regulation to make healthcare work better for everyone, and Ryan is extremely encouraged by the openness to ideas and volume of activity he's seeing from the second Trump Administration in these areas.As Principal at Leavitt Partners since 2015, Ryan collaborates with the private sector, the White House, Congress, HHS, and the VHA to improve health care nationwide. For the past ten years, he has also led the CARIN Alliance, a bi-partisan, multi-sector alliance uniting industry leaders to advance the adoption of consumer-directed exchange across the U.S.In January 2023, Ryan joined Keith Figlioli on the podcast to discuss the myriad of new possibilities emerging in healthcare as a result of better access to data. In this episode, he recounts the progress and obstacles since that conversation, but more importantly, helps unpack the flurry of new activity.Topics Ryan and Keith covered include:ACCESS & TEMPO. These are the latest examples of two new government programs that Ryan believes will remove barriers to innovation. ACCESS is a CMS initiative that now makes it possible for technology companies to bill Medicare directly for digital health services – and get paid only when patients achieve specific, measurable clinical outcomes. Ryan explains how ACCESS is a breakthrough for transparency and has the potential to change contracting for digital health vendors as health system may now ask to share risk. TEMPO is a program from the FDA that complements ACCESS by allowing participating companies to bypass traditional device clearance processes through “enforcement discretion,” provided they share real time data with the FDA. Ryan explains how this oversight lowers cost and complexity for startups and accelerates the path to market for new digital health solutions.Removing administrative roadblocks. In early 2025, Ryan's team at Leavitt Partners published a paper titled, “Kill the Clipboard” that offered recommendations to cut administrative costs, lower the burden on consumers and providers, and modernize the health care data exchange ecosystem. Ryan discussed recommendations like the need for stronger enforcement of information blocking rules and suggestions for the government to change its certification program to focus on APIs, versus functionality of EHRs. He explained how these things would allow health systems to control their own data, build cloud-based workflows, and integrate with payers and innovative companies more easily.Linchpins for data liquidity. Ryan believes that achieving true data liquidity in healthcare requires three foundational elements: a cloud-based data store, an API endpoint, and robust digital identity credentials. With these in place, he says organizations can exchange data securely and efficiently, supporting everything from public health to quality measurement and pharmacy exchange. He says these are the linchpins to finally achieve the data liquidity needed for innovation, interoperability, and improved patient outcomes.To hear Ryan and Keith discuss these topics and more, listen to this episode of Healthcare is Hard: A Podcast for

Guest Marisol Colette, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Somatic Experiencing™ (SE), Organic Intelligence® (OI) Practitioner and Style Expert, joins Allison to explore how dressing with intention can build self trust and confidence for therapists transitioning into entrepreneurship. They discuss how clothing choices can help differentiate private practice work from agency roles, build trust with clients, and strengthen personal branding through professional attire and headshots. They also address the challenges of body image and life transitions that can affect our relationship with clothing, with Marisol sharing her journey from working for free to building a successful fashion therapy practice and how intentional dressing supported her professional growth and transformation. Learn more about today's guest here: https://solreflection.com/ & https://www.youtube.com/@solreflection1 Sponsored by TherapyNotes®: Looking to switch EHRs? Try TherapyNotes® for 2 months free by using promo code ABUNDANT at therapynotes.com. Ready to fill your practice faster? Join the Abundance Party today and get 99% off your first month with promo code PODCAST: www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/abundanceparty

Today, I'm joined by Sunita Mohanty, co-founder & CEO of Vibrant Practice.   Fixing healthcare's foundational flaws, Vibrant Practice is building the AI-native electronic health record for preventative longevity practices — with tools built for personalized, data-driven care.   In this episode, we discuss building the operating system for modern medicine.   We also cover:   What human-in-the-loop healthcare looks like Why current EHRs fail forward-thinking clinicians Moving from insurance-based to consumer-centered models   Subscribe to the podcast → insider.fitt.co/podcast  Subscribe to our newsletter → insider.fitt.co/subscribe  Follow us on LinkedIn → linkedin.com/company/fittinsider    Vibrant's Website: www.vibrantpractice.com  Contact Sunita: sunita@vibrantpractice.com    -   The Fitt Insider Podcast is brought to you by EGYM. Visit EGYM.com to learn more about its smart fitness ecosystem for fitness and health facilities.   Fitt Talent: https://talent.fitt.co/  Consulting: https://consulting.fitt.co/  Investments: https://capital.fitt.co/    Chapters: (00:00) Introduction (01:37) Sunita's background (02:23) Functional medicine journey (03:30) The inevitability of personalized medicine (04:00) Why providers need better tools (05:00) Current state of EHR (06:30) What makes Vibrant Practice different (08:15) AI-native EHR built for data-driven care (10:30) Integrations for the future (12:45) Serving functional medicine and longevity clinics (15:00) Consumer vs. insurance-based models (17:30) Visualizing patient data over time (19:45) Human-in-the-loop healthcare (22:00) Beta launch (24:15) The "Stripe Atlas" model for new practices (26:30) 2026 roadmap (27:45) Community and ecosystem building (29:00) Technology with intention (30:45) Where to learn more (31:21) Conclusion  

In today's Ask Allison episode of the podcast, we're talking about whether you really need a website when money is tight and tech feels overwhelming—and why, in today's landscape, skipping one often slows everything down. We'll explore why relying solely on referrals can quietly limit your growth, how clients actually make decisions when comparing providers, and why visibility matters more than perfection. We'll also talk honestly about the discomfort of building a site and why a simple, imperfect website is often enough to get started. If you've been avoiding a website because it feels intimidating, unnecessary, or out of reach, this conversation will help you reframe it as a practical, sustainable step forward. Sponsored by TherapyNotes®: Looking to switch EHRs? Try TherapyNotes® for 2 months free by using promo code ABUNDANT at therapynotes.com. Links You'll Love: Grab my FREE weekly worksheet (plus other free tools to grow your practice) here: www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/links. Ready to fill your practice faster? Join the Abundance Party today and get 99% off your first month with promo code PODCAST: www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/abundanceparty

Allison and guest Dr. Cecily Moore, PhD, LPC-MHSP, LMHC, sit down to explore professional well-being and workload management for helping professionals. They unpack the myth of endless strength, examine burnout among marginalized clinicians, and discuss how educational systems and clinical training contribute to chronic overwork. The conversation wraps with a thoughtful look at different types of rest and how rest can function as resistance to constant busyness, particularly for Black women navigating harmful work narratives. Learn more about today's guest here: https://www.drcecilymoore.com/  Sponsored by TherapyNotes®: Looking to switch EHRs? Try TherapyNotes® for 2 months free by using promo code ABUNDANT at therapynotes.com. Ready to fill your practice faster? Join the Abundance Party today and get 99% off your first month with promo code PODCAST: www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/abundanceparty      

In today's Ask Allison, we're talking about how to identify your ideal client—and why, for many therapists, that client often looks a lot like a past version of themselves. We'll explore why you don't need complicated market research or perfect niche language to get clear, and how reflecting on your own lived experience can actually lead to stronger clinical work and more aligned referrals. We'll cover how to notice which clients energize you, why shared experience can be a clinical and marketing advantage, and how this clarity helps you speak directly to the people you're best equipped to help. If defining your ideal client has felt overwhelming, performative, or forced, this episode will help you simplify the process and build a practice that feels authentic, sustainable, and genuinely connected. Sponsored by TherapyNotes®: Looking to switch EHRs? Try TherapyNotes® for 2 months free by using promo code ABUNDANT at therapynotes.com. Links You'll Love: Grab my FREE weekly worksheet (plus other free tools to grow your practice) here: www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/links  Ready to fill your practice faster? Join the Abundance Party today and get 99% off your first month with promo code PODCAST: www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/abundanceparty  

Allison and Abundance Community member Iya dive into an energizing conversation about growing a thriving therapy practice while keeping life balanced. Together, they explore raising and confidently communicating rates, attracting more aligned clients through smart, sustainable marketing, and building momentum without burnout. The session also looks ahead to what's possible next — from scaling her practice to future course creation — as Iya steps more fully into the next phase of her career. Sponsored by TherapyNotes®: Looking to switch EHRs? Try TherapyNotes® for 2 months free by using promo code ABUNDANT at therapynotes.com. Ready to fill your practice faster? Join the Abundance Party today and get 99% off your first month with promo code PODCAST: www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/abundanceparty

This podcast is brought to you by Outcomes Rocket, your exclusive healthcare marketing agency. Learn how to accelerate your growth by going to⁠ outcomesrocket.com AI is finally eliminating the documentation burden that has slowed physicians for decades. In this episode, Dr. James Maisel, CEO and founder of ZyDoc, shares his three-decade journey from retina surgeon to health-tech entrepreneur and how AI is transforming clinical documentation. He reflects on early attempts to build electronic health records in the 1990s, the inefficiencies created by click-heavy systems, and why dictation consistently outperformed keyboard-based workflows. Dr. Maisel explains how advances in speech recognition and generative AI now make real-time, structured clinical notes possible, seamlessly integrating into EHRs and significantly reducing physician workload. He also explores health literacy challenges, physician adoption, specialty-specific language models, and the future of AI-driven diagnostics, particularly in the context of eye imaging. Tune in and learn how AI is reshaping clinical documentation, physician efficiency, and the future of medical practice! Resources: Connect with and follow Dr. James Maisel on LinkedIn. Follow ZyDoc on LinkedIn and visit their website!

My live Ask Allison recording sessions are a great way to get free, conversational support. Today's podcast episode—sponsored by our friends at TherapyNotes®—features a clip from one of those sessions, recorded earlier this month. In it, we cover topics like creating group offerings without burnout, marketing workshops for children and parents, building a private practice after leaving agency or government work, niching and messaging for premium-fee practices, networking and referral relationships, SEO and website strategy, the role of Psychology Today, and how long to give marketing efforts time to work before reassessing. Watch the entire Ask Allison Live recording on our YouTube channel! Sponsored by TherapyNotes®: Looking to switch EHRs? Try TherapyNotes® for 2 months free by using promo code ABUNDANT at therapynotes.com. New year, new approach to building your practice. Join the Abundance Party today and get 99% off your first month with promo code PODCAST:  www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/abundanceparty

In today's Ask Allison, we're talking about how to reevaluate your practice as a new year approaches—and where to focus if you want real, sustainable change. We'll cover key areas like your schedule, client population, fees, systems, and goals, so you can see what's aligned, what's draining you, and what might need to shift.   If you're feeling ready for change but unsure where to start, this episode is for you. You'll learn how to reflect honestly on what's working, identify changes you can actually control, and create a clear, manageable plan for building a practice that supports your energy, values, and life—not just your to-do list.   Sponsored by TherapyNotes®: Looking to switch EHRs? Try TherapyNotes® for 2 months free by using promo code ABUNDANT at therapynotes.com.    Links You'll Love: Grab my FREE weekly worksheet (plus other free tools to grow your practice) here: www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/links  Your practice is full. Now make it limitless. Join the Limitless Practice waitlist and learn how to work less, earn more, and finally run your practice on your terms: https://www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/limitlesswaitlist  Ready to fill your practice faster? Join the Abundance Party today and get 99% off your first month with promo code PODCAST: www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/abundanceparty  

Using health data to rapidly identify clinical trial participants wherever they are broadens the reach of leading-edge oncology care and frees up nurses' time for patient care, says Dr. Aaron Gerds at the Cleveland Clinic's Cancer Institute.

Allison and Abundance Community member Daniel discuss his next steps toward licensure and building a private practice, with a focus on women's mental health. The conversation explores clarifying his niche, choosing aligned marketing strategies, and taking ownership of networking and outreach. We also dive into reaching specific audiences through public speaking and social media, along with early considerations around office space and long-term professional goals. Sponsored by TherapyNotes®: Looking to switch EHRs? Try TherapyNotes® for 2 months free by using promo code ABUNDANT at therapynotes.com. Ready to fill your practice faster? Join the Abundance Party today and get 99% off your first month with promo code PODCAST: www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/abundanceparty

In today's Ask Allison, we're digging into how to evaluate group practice expenses—and whether what you're paying is actually worth it. We'll walk through how to assess return on investment, compare your rent or percentage to the real cost of going solo, and understand the tradeoffs that come with group practice support and infrastructure.   If you're trying to decide whether your group practice expense makes sense, should be renegotiated, or is a sign it's time to branch out on your own, this episode is for you. You'll learn how to evaluate the numbers clearly, ask better questions, and make decisions grounded in reality—not guesswork.   Sponsored by TherapyNotes®: Looking to switch EHRs? Try TherapyNotes® for 2 months free by using promo code ABUNDANT at therapynotes.com.    Links You'll Love: Grab my FREE weekly worksheet (plus other free tools to grow your practice) here: www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/links  Ready to fill your practice faster? Join the Abundance Party today and get 99% off your first month with promo code PODCAST: www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/abundanceparty

Allison and Abundance Community member Alli discuss refining Alli's therapy practice niche and YouTube content to better reach high-powered women seeking intensive healing work. The conversation explores how to clearly communicate the value of intensive therapy for professionals experiencing panic and anxiety rooted in unresolved childhood trauma. We also dive into messaging and elevator pitches that highlight the efficiency and depth of intensive work, helping ambitious clients understand how meaningful change can happen in a focused, time-effective way. Sponsored by TherapyNotes®: Looking to switch EHRs? Try TherapyNotes® for 2 months free by using promo code ABUNDANT at therapynotes.com. Ready to fill your practice faster? Join the Abundance Party today and get 99% off your first month with promo code PODCAST: www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/abundanceparty

In today's Ask Allison, we're diving into how to make networking feel natural—even if the idea of walking into a room full of strangers makes you want to bail. You'll learn the one line that instantly breaks the ice, why wallflowers are your secret weapon, and what to do if events just aren't your thing. Curious how to network without the awkwardness? Listen to the episode and grab the How to Not Hate Networking worksheet to make it even easier (worksheet link below). Sponsored by TherapyNotes®: Looking to switch EHRs? Try TherapyNotes® for 2 months free by using promo code ABUNDANT at therapynotes.com.    Links You'll Love: Grab my FREE weekly worksheet (plus other free tools to grow your practice) here: www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/links  Ready to fill your practice faster? Join the Abundance Party today and get 99% off your first month with promo code PODCAST: www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/abundanceparty

Welcome solo and group practice owners! We are Liath Dalton and Evan Dumas, your co-hosts of Group Practice Tech. In our latest episode, we chat with Ben Cutler, CEO of Hushmail, about how a secure email service can be a crucial part of your practice's tech stack.  We discuss: How secure email can complement the communication features of your EHR Communication gaps in EHRs that can impact your security circle Pairing secure forms with secure email to optimize the intake process Secure communications as a marketing asset Creating more efficient streamlined services for clients and providers Addressing burnout via efficient business systems Using Hushmail to customize forms and coordinate care Misconceptions around non-secure communications The difference between HIPAA friendly and HIPAA secure  Listen here: https://personcenteredtech.com/group/podcast/ For more, visit our website. Resources Free Trial of Hushmail! Hushmail provides HIPAA-compliant secure email and encrypted online forms designed specifically for behavioral health professionals. It fills the critical gaps your EHR can't cover—especially during first contact, referrals, and communication with people outside your EHR's closed messaging system. With encrypted email, customizable secure forms, legally binding e-signatures, and ready-to-use templates, Hushmail helps therapists protect client information from the very first inquiry through the entire clinical journey. Clinicians can securely manage intake, collect sensitive documents, send referrals, and maintain compliant records—even during practice transitions or retirement. Hushmail's behavioral-health-specific plans include a signed BAA, automatic archiving to support HIPAA compliance, and access to a customer care team deeply familiar with the needs of therapy practices. Exclusive for listeners: Try Hushmail for Healthcare free for 14 days and explore secure email and forms tailored for your practice. PCT Resources PCT CE course: Smooth and Secure Use of Phone, Text, Email, and Video to Meet Modern Clients Where They Are: Legal-Ethical and Real-World Considerations (3 legal-ethical CE credit hours) PCT Podcast Episode: Episode 317: [Compliance] Can Clients Waive the Need for HIPAA Compliance? PCT's  Sample Request for Non-Secure Communications Form

Abundance Community member Molly and Allison discuss refining Molly's therapy practice marketing strategy to better align with her depth-oriented approach and attract high-achieving, anxious women in Texas. The conversation explores website messaging, imagery, and language choices to communicate effectively with professional audiences while establishing credibility. We also dive into various marketing channels and strategies, including networking, podcast appearances, and speaking engagements, with a focus on sustainable growth and maintaining clear boundaries in client selection. Sponsored by TherapyNotes®: Looking to switch EHRs? Try TherapyNotes® for 2 months free by using promo code ABUNDANT at therapynotes.com. Ready to fill your practice faster? Join the Abundance Party today and get 75% off your first month with promo code PODCAST: www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/abundanceparty

Send us a textImagine a hospital corridor lined with open doors and a chorus of hotel bells, each ring a patient hoping to be found. That's the picture Julie Dearinger Smith paints from real stories of downtime, the moments when networks collapse, call systems fail, and teams fight to deliver safe care without the tools they rely on. Julie brings two decades in clinical informatics atop years at the bedside, and she turns that experience into a simple but radical premise: resilience is a clinical operations discipline, not just a cybersecurity task.We dig into Leadership by Design, Julie's practical framework that maps growth from novice to expert using observable skills. No more vague advice like “show initiative.” Instead, leaders get a clear coaching plan, and team members get a transparent path to advancement. This clarity becomes critical during outages, when pattern recognition, prioritization, and calm execution can prevent harm. Julie shares the mindset shift that separates “testing to pass” from “testing to break,” and why that difference defines proficient practitioners in health tech.From there, we get tactical. Julie explains how Contingency Health Solutions approaches downtime with tools designed to run when the internet doesn't. Bell Assist gives patients a cellular-based call capability with location awareness and prioritization, while a lightweight bed management module restores throughput and room turnover visibility when EHRs and intercoms are offline. We cover everyday value too, including meeting CMS requirements for communication in ED overflow spaces without expensive infrastructure. Along the way, we surface hidden dependencies in radiology, pharmacy, and supply chain, and outline how to run serious tabletop exercises that prepare clinical leaders for the worst-case scenario.If you care about patient safety, informatics, nursing leadership, or hospital operations, this conversation offers a blueprint you can act on today. Subscribe for more practical health tech stories, share this episode with a colleague who owns downtime planning, and leave a review with your biggest resiliency question—we'll tackle it next.Support the showListen to all This Week in Health Tech episodesVik Patel - LinkedInTido Inc. - WebsiteTido Inc. - LinkedIn

In this episode, host Sandy Vance sits down with someone who has been shaping the future of digital health long before AI became the headline Mike Serbinis, Founder and CEO of League.League was built on a simple but ambitious idea: if companies like Netflix can instantly understand what we need next, why can't healthcare do the same? Now, more than a decade into transforming the way people access and experience care, Mike joins Sandy to talk about how his team is helping organizations deliver truly personalized healthcare at scale.Together, they explore Mike's path into the world of AI, the early sparks that led to League's creation, and the lessons learned from 11 years of reimagining patient and member journeys. They delve into how League works alongside existing EHRs and health systems, not replacing anything, but weaving intelligence and interoperability through the cracks that slow down care.It's a thoughtful, future-forward discussion with one of the industry's most seasoned innovators—and a must-listen for anyone curious about where healthcare AI is truly headed.In this episode, they talk about:Mike's journey into AI and the origin story of LeagueHow League integrates with EHRs and other core health technologiesLessons from 11 years in healthcare—and why speed and scale matter more than everIf Netflix can recommend your next show, why can't healthcare do the sameReducing AI hallucinations and improving reliability for healthcare organizationsHow League delivers coverage, oversight, service, and increased productivityWhat different countries can teach us about healthcare modelsWhy we're entering “pilot season” for AI in healthcareA Little About Mike:Mike Serbinis is widely recognized as an innovative leader and serial entrepreneur who has built transformative technology platforms across many industries. Serbinis founded and helped build Kobo, Critical Path, DocSpace, and now League. Founded in 2014, League is a platform technology company powering next-generation healthcare consumer experiences (CX). Payers, providers and consumer health partners build on the League platform to accelerate their digital transformation and deliver high-engagement, personalized healthcare experiences. Millions of people use and love solutions powered by League to access, navigate and pay for care.Serbinis is also Chair of the Board of Directors for the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics, the world's leading center for scientific research in foundational theoretical physics. He is a founding board member of the Vector Institute for Artificial Intelligence, an institution co-founded by Nobel Prize winner Geoffrey Hinton.

In today's Ask Allison, we're tackling a big one: how to start a private practice when ADHD makes organization feel impossible. The quickest way to get moving? The Getting Started Checklist. It breaks everything into clear, bite-sized steps so you can take action without the overwhelm. After that, it's all about working with your brain, not against it—body doubling, timeboxing, EHR automations, batching, and delegating the tasks you'll never do anyway. These simple supports keep things moving without burning you out. Bottom line: ADHD isn't the barrier. You just need systems built for how you work. Sponsored by TherapyNotes®: Looking to switch EHRs? Try TherapyNotes® for 2 months free by using promo code ABUNDANT at therapynotes.com.    Links You'll Love: Grab my FREE weekly worksheet (plus other free tools to grow your practice) here: www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/links  Ready to fill your practice faster? Join the Abundance Party today and get 75% off your first month with promo code PODCAST: www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/abundanceparty

Allison and guest Jenn Lowe, M.A., LPC, LCMHC, RPT, sit down to talk through the common missteps therapists run into in private practice. They cover everything from setting clear financial goals to choosing marketing strategies that stay focused instead of scattered, along with how to seek the right kind of professional support as your practice grows. Jenn also shares her perspective on the importance of boundaries in day-to-day clinical work and the value of building strong professional networks. The conversation wraps with a look at Jenn's own academic path and teaching interests, and how those experiences shape the way she approaches private practice. Sponsored by TherapyNotes®: Looking to switch EHRs? Try TherapyNotes® for 2 months free by using promo code ABUNDANT at therapynotes.com. Ready to fill your practice faster? Join the Abundance Party today and get 75% off your first month with promo code PODCAST: www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/abundanceparty Learn more about today's guest at https://www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/blog & https://www.jennlowe.care/ 

This podcast continues the important conversation on osteoporosis, shining a spotlight on how health systems can leverage features within their Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems to improve care for postmenopausal osteoporosis patients.Christen Buseman, Health Systems and Key Accounts Marketing Director at Amgen for the US bone health franchise speaks with Barry Wendt, MD, of St. Elizabeth Healthcare about how health systems can leverage Diagnosis-Aware Notes (DAN) within EHR systems to improve postmenopausal osteoporosis care. This episode is sponsored by Amgen and the participants have been compensated for their time.This episode is sponsored by Amgen.

In today's Ask Allison, we're answering a common question: How do you increase your income in private practice without starting a group or building new programs?   There's a lot of talk about "passive income," but most of those models require ongoing marketing and a real love for creating content. So instead, we focus on the most straightforward path for solo clinicians: raising your fees to premium rates. I'll walk through how private-pay pricing can significantly increase your annual income without adding hours or managing a team.   By the end, you'll have a clear, sustainable way to grow your income while keeping your practice simple and aligned.   Sponsored by TherapyNotes®: Looking to switch EHRs? Try TherapyNotes® for 2 months free by using promo code ABUNDANT at therapynotes.com.    Links You'll Love: Grab my FREE weekly worksheet (plus other free tools to grow your practice) here: www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/links  Ready to fill your practice faster? Join the Abundance Party today and get 75% off your first month with promo code PODCAST: www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/abundanceparty  

Randall Avery, CFP, CFA, joins me to share practical, grounded strategies for navigating the financial side of private practice. We dig into how therapists can choose fees that feel aligned, keep their business finances cleanly organized, and build the kind of financial cushion that supports both personal stability and long-term practice growth. Randall also breaks down actionable steps like identifying your ideal client population, automating retirement savings, and making thoughtful decisions about professional development so it strengthens—rather than stresses—your practice. The conversation centers on creating a financially secure, sustainable, and values-driven private practice. Sponsored by TherapyNotes®: Looking to switch EHRs? Try TherapyNotes® for 2 months free by using promo code ABUNDANT at therapynotes.com. Ready to fill your practice faster? Join the Abundance Party today and get 75% off your first month with promo code PODCAST: www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/abundanceparty Learn more about today's guest here: https://www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/blog 

In today's Ask Allison, we're answering a big one: How do you move to a new state, keep seeing your current clients, and legally run your therapy business in both places?   Short answer: your license and your business are two separate systems—and you have to update each one differently. In this episode, I'll break down what happens to your ability to see clients when you move, what it means to register your practice in a new state, and whether you can bring your current PLLC with you or need to form a new one. You'll also learn how foreign registration works, what to update once your new entity is approved, and how to keep your business name if it's available.   By the end, you'll know the exact steps to make your interstate move legal, smooth, and totally doable.   Sponsored by TherapyNotes®: Looking to switch EHRs? Try TherapyNotes® for 2 months free by using promo code ABUNDANT at therapynotes.com.    Links You'll Love: Grab my FREE weekly worksheet (plus other free tools to grow your practice) here: www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/links  Ready to fill your practice faster? Join the Abundance Party today and get 75% off your first month with promo code PODCAST: www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/abundanceparty

Abundance Community member Adell shares how she's planning her transition from part-time to full-time private practice, focusing on strategies to attract more private-pay clients and manage a waitlist effectively. The conversation explores her use of Instagram for client growth and content creation, with guidance on staying productive and avoiding burnout. We also dive into approaches for scaling the practice through group sessions and intensives, plus practical strategies for building her email list and engaging with her audience on social media, all aimed at growing a sustainable and thriving practice. Sponsored by TherapyNotes®: Looking to switch EHRs? Try TherapyNotes® for 2 months free by using promo code ABUNDANT at therapynotes.com. Celebrate 11 years of Abundance with 73% off lifetime access—just $400! Get step-by-step guidance to fill your calendar, build a thriving private practice, and create the income and freedom you deserve. Use code ANNIVERSARY to save $1,100 today (this deal expires Friday at 9 PM ET): www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/abundanceparty

Health care executive Kimberly Smith discusses her article "Why clinicians must lead health care tech innovation." Kimberly explains why clinicians, who are on the front lines of patient care, are in the unique position to solve health care's most complex challenges. As a registered wound care nurse, Kimberly has seen how technology like AI and advanced EHRs can both help and hinder clinical workflows. She argues that for health care tech to be effective, it must be developed with clinicians, not just for them, to ensure new tools ease administrative burdens and enhance patient care. This conversation explores how to bridge the gap between tech developers and frontline staff, ensuring the next wave of health care innovation is built from a clinical lens first. Learn why the future of health tech depends on the invaluable insight of clinical innovators. Our presenting sponsor is Microsoft Dragon Copilot. Want to streamline your clinical documentation and take advantage of customizations that put you in control? What about the ability to surface information right at the point of care or automate tasks with just a click? Now, you can. Microsoft Dragon Copilot, your AI assistant for clinical workflow, is transforming how clinicians work. Offering an extensible AI workspace and a single, integrated platform, Dragon Copilot can help you unlock new levels of efficiency. Plus, it's backed by a proven track record and decades of clinical expertise, and it's part of Microsoft Cloud for Healthcare, built on a foundation of trust. Ease your administrative burdens and stay focused on what matters most with Dragon Copilot, your AI assistant for clinical workflow. VISIT SPONSOR → https://aka.ms/kevinmd SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST → https://www.kevinmd.com/podcast RECOMMENDED BY KEVINMD → https://www.kevinmd.com/recommended