Today, Meghan and Braden are excited to be joined by their friend and colleague, Dr. Sarah Harbottle!

 

Dr. Sarah Harbottle is not only a naturopathic doctor – but also a classic overachiever – because she’s also, simultaneously, a licensed lawyer! This presents The Virtual Practice Podcast with a very unique opportunity to have a conversation around some of the regulatory, legal pieces that are crucial to keep top-of-mind as practitioners.

 

In this conversation, Dr. Sarah Harbottle shares the top three things that every practitioner should know about protecting themselves legally, some of the common red flags she sees in the industry as it pertains to legality, what you need to know in terms of creating a contract with a clinic, and what you need to know about insurance coverage as an online practitioner.

 

Key Takeaways:

[:09] Did Meghan and Braden always want to be entrepreneurs?

[1:27 ] Welcome back to the Virtual Practice Podcast!

[1:58 ] Meghan and Braden welcome and introduce Dr. Sarah Harbottle to the podcast!

[2:54 ] How virtual practice changes what we need to be thinking about in a legal context as practitioners.

[5:35 ] What we need to keep top-of-mind in terms of our contracts with clinics.

[6:52 ] Is risk-shifting more towards the clinic owner or the practitioner?

[8:26 ] What insurance does a practitioner need for an online program?

[11:38 ] Do most insurance companies cover general group patient treatment programs?

[13:06 ] What are some of the common mistakes or red flags that Dr. Sarah Harbottle is often seeing in the industry as it pertains to legality?

[16:04 ] How Health Hives helps protect you as a practitioner.

[17:06 ] The top three things that Dr. Sarah Harbottle wishes everyone knew as a practitioner about protecting themselves on the legal side.

[18:32 ] Meghan and Braden thank Dr. Sarah Harbottle for joining the podcast and sharing her insights.

[18:51 ] Regardless of your background or credentials, if you want to build a practice or business that creates impact and health for others, Meghan and Braden are your team!

[18:58 ] If you are looking for a place to see patients and you don’t want the hassle of contracts, rent splits, or commitment, head on over to HealthHives.com to create your free account!

 

Mentioned in This Episode:

Sarah Harbottle Law

Dr. Sarah Harbottle’s LinkedIn

Dr. Sarah Harbottle’s Instagram

Life Integrative

 

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