My Dietitian Journey

My Dietitian Journey Podcast

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Join Felicia Porrazza, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, ACSM Certified Personal Trainer, and National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach, for business tips and strategies on starting and building a private practice.

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My Dietitian Journey

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Mar 19, 2024

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Verifying Benefits - Why Bother? We'll Tell You Why! 19.03.2024

Felicia Porrazza is a registered and licensed dietitian with a masters degree in dietetics administration, an ACSM certified personal trainer, National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach, college nutrition faculty instructor, and owner of Porrazza Nutrition LLC and My Dietitian Journey. In her private practice, she works one-on-one with clients to help them develop an understanding of healthy...

How to Structure an Initial Counseling Session 30.12.2023

Felicia Porrazza is a registered and licensed dietitian with a masters degree in dietetics administration, an ACSM certified personal trainer, National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach, college nutrition faculty instructor, and owner of Porrazza Nutrition LLC and My Dietitian Journey. In her private practice, she works one-on-one with clients to help them develop an understanding of healthy...

End of Year for your Practice in 2023 23.12.2023

LINKS HIPAA for Healthcare: https://www.hipaaexams.com/hipaa/healthcare HIPAA Information: https://www.hipaaexams.com/blog/hipaa-training-requirements HIPAA Compliance Checklist: https://www.hipaaexams.com/blog/compliance-checklist HIPAA Basics for Providers: https://www.cms.gov/Outreach-and-Education/Medicare-Learning-Network-MLN/MLNProducts/Downloads/HIPAAPrivacyandSecurity.pdf HIPAA Privacy Rul...

Motivational Interviewing for Dietitians 04.12.2023

Resources and Research Molly Kellogg Free Tips: https://mollykellogg.com/counseling-tips/   The Four Processes in MI: https://mollykellogg.com/tip-114-the-four-processes-in-motivational-interviewing/ MINT: https://motivationalinterviewing.org/understanding-motivational-interviewing   Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/soul-console/202307/compassion-is-more-than-niceness [1]...

How to Position Yourself as a Dietitian to Get Noticed and Paid 09.10.2023

Libby Rothschild was a practicing dietitian who struggled to feel heard, seen and paid as a clinical job. She experienced burnout by trading time for money. To make ends meet she worked two jobs: serving as a full time clinical dietitian by day and a private practice consultant by night. After making only $55,000 from her clinical job and $30,000 more (per year) as a freelance dietitian Libby felt...

Handling Patients with Mental Health Conditions 14.09.2023

Mental Health Resources NIH Depression: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/depression  NIH Anxiety: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/anxiety-disorders  NIH Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd  SAMHSA: https://www.samhsa.gov/  Wildflower Alliance: https://wildfloweralliance.org/ NAMI: https://www.nami.org/home  988: ht...

Sodexo Dietetic Internship Program with Intern Miranda 01.09.2023

Resources:  Types of Accredited Programs: https://www.eatrightpro.org/acend/accredited-programs/about-accredited-programs  Link for Sodexo Internship: https://www.dieteticintern.com/program-information.html https://www.eatrightpro.org/acend/accredited-programs/program-directory  CDR - RD Exam Overview: https://www.cdrnet.org/rd-exam-overview  RD certification - CDR: https://www.cdrnet.org/certific...

How to start a private practice: 2023 Update 22.08.2023

Resources: EIN: https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/apply-for-an-employer-identification-number-ein-online     NPI: https://nppes.cms.hhs.gov/ Proliability by AMBA: https://www.proliability.com/    CAQH: https://proview.caqh.org/PR/Registration    CMS Physician Fee Schedule: https://www.cms.gov/medicare/physician-fee-schedule/search/overview    Medicare Become a Provider:...

Which EMR is best for your practice? 29.07.2023

SimplePractice Referral Link: https://www.simplepractice.com/referral?p=e9a6f67f90 SimplePractice: https://www.simplepractice.com/ Kalix: https://kalixhealth.com/ Practice Better: https://practicebetter.io/  --------------------------------------------------------------  Felicia Porrazza is a registered and licensed dietitian with a masters degree in dietetics administration, an ACSM certified per...

BMI for billing and counseling 03.07.2023

CDC BMI: https://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/assessing/bmi/index.html Adult BMI: https://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/assessing/bmi/adult_bmi/index.html Henry Blackburn , David Jacobs, Jr, Commentary: Origins and evolution of body mass index (BMI): continuing saga, International Journal of Epidemiology, Volume 43, Issue 3, June 2014, Pages 665–669, https://doi.org/10.1093/ije/dyu061    AJCN: https://ww...

All about Medicare - credentialing, billing, coverage 20.06.2023

What’s Medicare: https://www.medicare.gov/what-medicare-covers/your-medicare-coverage-choices/whats-medicare  Medicare Advantage: https://www.cms.gov/files/document/mln8659122-original-medicare-vs-medicare-advantage.pdf  Search for Medicare Plans: https://www.medicare.gov/plan-compare/#/?year=2023&lang=en#/  Fee Schedule: https://www.novitas-solutions.com/webcenter/portal/MedicareJL/FeeLookup  Seq...

Self Monitoring for Patients 27.05.2023

Resources [1] Compernolle, S., DeSmet, A., Poppe, L. et al. Effectiveness of interventions using self-monitoring to reduce sedentary behavior in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act 16, 63 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12966-019-0824-3 [2] Wills HP, Mason BA. Implementation of a self-monitoring application to improve on-task behavior: A high school pilot stud...

Filing Claims Ethically for your Private Practice 14.03.2023

● https://porrazzanutrition.com  ● https://www.facebook.com/MyDietitianJourney  ● https://www.instagram.com/mydietitianjourney/  ● https://mydietitianjourney.wordpress.com/  Felicia Porrazza is a registered and licensed dietitian with a masters degree in dietetics administration, an ACSM certified personal trainer, National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach, college nutrition faculty instruc...

Exploring On-Site Dietetic Internships with guest intern Andrea 17.02.2023

● https://porrazzanutrition.com  ● https://www.facebook.com/MyDietitianJourney  ● https://www.instagram.com/mydietitianjourney/  ● https://mydietitianjourney.wordpress.com/  ------------------------------------------ Resources CDR - RD Exam Overview: https://www.cdrnet.org/rd-exam-overview   EatRight Pro Information for Students: https://www.eatrightpro.org/acend/students-and-advancing-education/i...

Structuring Nutrition Counseling Sessions 27.01.2023

● https://porrazzanutrition.com  ● https://www.facebook.com/MyDietitianJourney  ● https://www.instagram.com/mydietitianjourney/  ● https://mydietitianjourney.wordpress.com/  ------------------------------------------ Felicia Porrazza is a registered and licensed dietitian with a masters degree in dietetics administration, an ACSM certified personal trainer, National Board Certified Health & Wellne...

Contract Work | Dietitians On Demand | Bariatric Counseling 19.10.2022

Dietitians on Demand: https://dietitiansondemand.com/   ------------------------------------------ ● https://porrazzanutrition.com  ● https://www.facebook.com/MyDietitianJourney  ● https://www.instagram.com/mydietitianjourney/  ● https://mydietitianjourney.wordpress.com/  ------------------------------------------ Felicia Porrazza is a registered and licensed dietitian with a masters degree in die...

What's a Coordinated Dietetic Internship Like? 21.07.2022

Resources:  CDR - RD Exam Overview: https://www.cdrnet.org/rd-exam-overview  RD certification - CDR: https://www.cdrnet.org/certifications/registered-dietitian-rd-certification  EatRight Pro Information for Students: https://www.eatrightpro.org/acend/students-and-advancing-education/information-for-students  Masters requirement: https://www.cdrnet.org/graduatedegree  CDR RD Exam Preparation: https...

What is a certified Health Coach? 29.06.2022

Resources AND Scope - https://www.eatrightpro.org/practice/quality-management/scope-of-practice JTA for Health Coaches: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4924333/   NBHWC - https://nbhwc.org/   Information on the NBHWC Coaching Log: https://nbhwc.org/coaching-log/   Effectiveness of Short-Term Health Coaching on Diabetes Control and Self-Management Efficacy: A Quasi-Experimental Trial -...

Verifying Coverage, EMRs, Superbills and more: Insurance FAQ 25.05.2022

Resources: Referral link for $100 credit with SimplePractice: https://www.simplepractice.com/?p=e9a6f67f90 POS Information:  https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Coding/place-of-service-codes/Place_of_Service_Code_Set Modifier Information: https://www.novitas-solutions.com/webcenter/portal/MedicareJH/pagebyid?contentId=00144501 US Preventative Services Task Force:  https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforc...

Billing Insurance Claims as an In-Network Provider 05.03.2022

Explore the ins and outs of billing insurances companies for your services with Felicia and Adam in this episode of the My Dietitian Journey Podcast!  --------------------------------------------------------------  Resources: Information on Telemedicine and Parity  https://evisit.com/resources/telemedicine-private-payers-issues/  AND: https://www.eatrightpro.org/payment  Place of Service Codes: ht...

FAQ pt 2 - Telehealth and Being a Provider for Insurance 17.12.2021

Resources: PA law: https://codes.findlaw.com/pa/title-63-ps-professions-and-occupations-state-licensed/pa-st-sect-63-213-1.html AND: Licensure Statutes: https://www.eatrightpro.org/advocacy/licensure/licensure-map AND: https://www.eatrightpro.org/advocacy/licensure/licensure-and-telehealth AND: https://www.eatrightpro.org/payment --------------------------------------------------------------  ● ht...

FAQ About Private Practice and Being a Dietitian 27.10.2021

Resources https://www.eatrightstore.org/product-type/books/making-nutrition-your-business-building-a-successful-private-practice-second-edition https://www.eatrightpro.org/practice/practice-resources/telehealth https://www.eatrightpro.org/payment https://www.eatrightpro.org/payment/coding-and-billing/mnt-vs-nutrition-education   https://www.todaysdietitian.com/ https://www.skellyskills.com/default...

Preparing for Your Private Practice! 21.09.2021

Resources: EIN: https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/apply-for-an-employer-identification-number-ein-online NPI: https://nppes.cms.hhs.gov/ SBA: https://www.sba.gov/business-guide SCORE Resources: https://www.score.org/browse-library HIPAA Information - https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/index.html AND Website: https://www.eatrightpro.org/payment -----------------------------------...

From Undergrad to Exam Day: The Path To Becoming a Dietitian 18.08.2021

Resources:  ● CDR - RD Exam Overview: https://www.cdrnet.org/rd-exam-overview  ● RD certification - CDR: https://www.cdrnet.org/certifications/registered-dietitian-rd-certification  ● EatRight Pro Information for Students: https://www.eatrightpro.org/acend/students-and-advancing-education/information-for-students  ● Masters requirement: https://www.cdrnet.org/graduatedegree  ● CDR RD Exam Preparat...

The Details on Dietetic Internship: Preparation, Rotations and What To Expect 24.07.2021

Resources: Finding Preceptors (USU): https://dieteticinternship.usu.edu/prospectiveinterns/finding_preceptors Utah State University internship program: https://dieteticinternship.usu.edu/ DICAS: https://www.portal.dicas.org/ D & D Digital: https://www.dnddigital.com/ ACEND Accredited: https://www.eatrightpro.org/acend/accredited-programs/accredited-programs-directory How to Apply for DI: https://w...

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