483. Boston Cognitive Assessment w/ Dr. Andrey Vyshedskiy & Kevin Wolfe

This conversation delves into the Boston Cognitive Assessment, a self-administered cognitive test designed to measure various cognitive domains efficiently. The assessment aims to provide valuable information for both patients and healthcare providers, especially in the context of aging populations and cognitive decline. The discussion features insights from Kevin Wolfe and Dr. Andrey Vyshedskiy about the motivation behind the assessment’s development, its structure, user experience, real-world applications, and billing considerations for clinicians. It highlights the role of clinicians in administering cognitive tests, the challenges faced in identifying cognitive impairment, and the importance of effective triage. The guests share success stories from various practices, address concerns about the validity of results, and explore future innovations in cognitive testing. We end our conversation with insights on the accessibility and affordability of the BOCA tool for providers. Key Points 00:00 Introduction to Boston Cognitive Assessment 02:48 The Motivation Behind the Development 06:03 Development Process of the Assessment 09:55 Structure and Domains of the Test 12:12 Self-Administration and User Experience 20:05 Real-World Applications and Use Cases 24:41 Statistical Analysis and Monitoring Progress 25:31 Billing and Reimbursement for the Assessment 26:28 Introduction to Cognitive Testing in Primary Care 29:57 The Role of Clinicians in Cognitive Assessment 32:32 Success Stories and Challenges in Implementation 36:10 Understanding the Worried Well: Cognitive Concerns in Young Adults 39:44 Future Directions and Innovations in Cognitive Testing 45:14 Conclusion and Final Thoughts on BOCA Cool Things Mentioned * The Testing Psychologist mastermind groups and business consulting * Discount code to get 50% off: TESTPSYCH50 * www.bostoncognitive.com Featured Resources I am honored to partner with two AMAZING companies to help improve your testing practice! PAR is a long time supporter of the Testing Psychologist podcast, and I will continue to bring you featured items from their catalog! Listen to each episode for specific product recommendations and links. Learn more at www.parinc.com. TherapyNotes is the leading EHR system for mental health practitioners. I’ve used TherapyNotes for over 10 years, and it just keeps getting better. Use this link and the promo code “testing” to get two free months and try it for yourself! www.therapynotes.com/testing The Testing Psychologist podcast is approved for CEU’s!I’ve partnered with At Health to offer CE credits for podcast episodes! Visit this link to access current and past episodes available for CE credit. You can use code “TTP10” for a discount on ALL the course credits you purchase from At Health! About Dr. Andrey Vyshedskiy Dr. Andrey Vyshedskiy received a Ph.D. in Neuroscience from Boston University, and has conducted research in neuroscience,

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Come check it out as Dr. Jeremy Sharp covers everything you need to know to start or grow psychological assessment services in your private practice. We talk about finances, marketing, time management, self-care, technology, and life as a mental health practitioner. Jeremy chats with successful clinicians who share their experiences in testing and private practice to give you straightforward ideas for building thriving assessment services. Dr. Sharp is a Licensed Psychologist specializing in psychological and neuropsychological testing. Over the past seven years, he has grown the Colorado Center for Assessment & Counseling from a solo practice to a multi-clinician clinic with over 1000% revenue increase. http://www.thetestingpsychologist.com