SCS psych clearance delays

[ChiSox]

I've identified patients I'm considering for neuromodulation but have been getting held up by the psych clearance portion - long wait times, insurance non-coverage and patients having to pay out of pocket (even the telehealth options). I'm exploring the idea of hiring a liscensed psychologist as a contractor for the group to expedite the process on a per-eval basis. Anyone have any experience with this and Is a practice allowed cover the cost of the eval?

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[RoloTomassi]

Advantage Point Behavioral has been pretty fast tele option

 

[drmamba]

Advantage Point Behavioral has been pretty fast tele option

Not sponsored. I can second Advantage Point Medical. Patients get evaluated via Telehealth in 72 hrs with reports in 2 days after assessment. If no insurance, it's only $100. Also does not simply rubber stamp for poor psych candidates.

 

[callmeanesthesia]

Advantage Point Behavioral has been pretty fast tele option

I’ve also had good experience with them. I don’t do a high stim volume but have sent probably 1/2 dozen through them. Easy referral and quick turnaround.

 

[drusso]

I hired my wife to do them. The reimbursement is terrible, but the fringe benefits are great.

 

[Ducttape]

the fringe benefits are great.

with your wife?

 

[lobelsteve]

I hired my wife to do them. The reimbursement is terrible, but the fringe benefits are great.

A little tit for tat? Is that legal?

 

[drusso]

A little tit for tat? Is that legal?

No law against employing your wife. She has her own license and malpractice insurance. If we didn't have the service in-house, patients would have to wait weeks or months for behavioral health services.