*Please note that the webinar is non-refundable. This course leads to the approval process for the Dr. Cliff Approved Provider Network that is a monthly subscription.
Best Practices are an essential component to the provision of excellent hearing healthcare when it comes to the Audiologic Management of Adult Hearing Impairment. Unfortunately, due to the rampant lack of adherence to Best Practices by most hearing care providers, many patients suffer the consequences of poor hearing aid outcomes. This is why Audiologist Dr. Clifford R. Olson, started the Dr. Cliff AuD Approved Provider Network. The main goal of his network is to educate consumers about Best Practices and get them in front of hearing care professionals who provide them. In this webinar, Dr. Cliff covers the following topics:
Inspiration for the Network
The Mission of Dr. Cliff AuD
The Board of Advisors
Required Best Practices
Enforcement of the Network
Approved Provider Benefits
Cost of Membership
Application Requirements
Application Process
Upon completion of this webinar and a 100% passing score of the post-webinar evaluation, you will have met the first pre-requisite for entry into the Network.
Dr. Cliff AuD Approved Provider Network Downloads
Dr. Cliff's Approved Provider Network Pre-requisite Video
Post-webinar Evaluation Quiz
Online Application
This is a Provider Network only. This for a few reasons. First, Dr. Cliff believes that for the promotion of Best Practices to work, we have to put a face on them. This means highlighting individuals not businesses. Second, It would be nearly impossible for Dr. Cliff to ensure that every provider at a practice actually follows the Best Practice Guidelines. Essentially, if 1 provider in a clinic of 5 providers did not follow the guidelines, every provider would need to be removed from the Network.
No. Other than what is specified in the guidelines, how a provider administers care is up to their professional discretion. That being said, if you want help on how to provide Best Practices, please contact Dr. Cliff at [email protected]
Potential legal issues are always a concern. Dr. Cliff has received legal counsel regarding the structure of the Network and when comparing the business model to that of other businesses in the medical field, the Dr. Cliff AuD Approved Provider Network does not appear to be at risk on a Federal level regarding Anti-kickback. This is based on Advisory Opinions obtained from the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Inspector General
Not yet. Dr. Cliff does receive 10-20 calls/emails per week from consumers across the country looking for providers. With the Provider Locator Map the DrCliffAud website will have the ability to track zip codes of consumers who search for providers in their area
Yes, you can use the logo on your website and all of your marketing. However, you cannot use is specifically to market your clinic as a “Dr. Cliff AuD Approved Clinic” because this is a Provider designation. You can say “Our clinic has a Dr. Cliff AuD Approved Provider” etc. If you don’t have it yet, please email [email protected]
There are several reasons for the cost of the Network. First, for Dr. Cliff to continue to create content, and create new content promoting the Network, he as to remove himself from his clinic for an extra day per week. Second, Dr. Cliff needs to hire support to help manage the Approved Provider Network. Third, the remaining money will be used to promote the Network and Best Practices to consumers through a variety of paid marketing campaigns. There is a 10% discount for additional providers in a single practice.
Just like any other marketing expense, there is no guarantee that you will receive new patients from your participation in this Network.
Upon completing the Webinar or attendance of the Dr. Cliff Approved Provider Seminar at the AudBoss Conference in Naples Florida, you will be able to submit an application for entry into the Network. You will then have 90 days to meet all of the Network requirements specified on the application.
Please email [email protected] Or Call (800)897-8370
