Send us Fan Mail AI has been in healthcare for decades, but many private practices still buy into hype, under-evaluate tools, and underutilize what they have. In this episode of Private Practice Survival Guide, host Brandon Seigel lays out a clear decision framework to vet vendors, protect compliance, and model ROI so your next AI purchase actually saves time and drives outcomes. From data storage and BAAs to uptime SLAs, EHR integration, and offboarding, you’ll learn what to ask before you sign—and how to structure trials, pick KPIs, and avoid five‑figure mistakes. Brandon also maps the hidden costs most owners miss and explains why early staff buy‑in and continuous training are non‑negotiable for real adoption. What You'll Learn: The five critical vetting areas: data storage/access, BAAs, uptime/breach protocols, EHR integration, and offboardingHow to budget for hidden costs like training, workflow disruption, migration, and maintenance quick-reference evaluation framework: conservative ROI modeling, baseline metrics, adoption checks, and AI governanceWhy demo hype (and beta products) can backfire—and how 90‑day trials prevent costly mistakesThe 30% time-savings rule and the KPIs that matter for scheduling, documentation, billing/eligibility/authorizations, and communicationA realistic 3–12 month AI adoption roadmap and vendor red flags to avoidMeasure twice, cut once: evaluate, plan, execute, and recalibrate—so AI becomes a time-saving system your people can run with. #PrivatePracticeSurvivalGuide #AIinHealthcare #PracticeManagement #EHR #HealthcareCompliance Welcome to Private Practice Survival Guide Podcast hosted by Brandon Seigel! Brandon Seigel, President of Wellness Works Management Partners, is an internationally known private practice consultant with over fifteen years of executive leadership experience. Seigel's book "The Private Practice Survival Guide" takes private practice entrepreneurs on a journey to unlocking key strategies for surviving―and thriving―in today’s business environment. Now Brandon Seigel goes beyond the book and brings the same great tips, tricks, and anecdotes to improve your private practice in this companion podcast. Get In Touch With Me Podcast Website: https://www.privatepracticesurvivalguide.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonseigel/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandonseigel/ https://wellnessworksmedicalbilling.com/ Private Practice Survival Guide Book This show is proudly produced at PS Studios — learn more https://www.psstudios.co
