The presentation will not give CE credit but will educate and provide valuable information on this important topic!

Today’s complex healthcare system requires healthcare professionals to interact with health insurance providers.  Many psychologists and mental health professionals experience frustration when interacting with these organizations.  They can often feel overwhelmed and powerless when problems arise or when they are attempting to make their voice heard.  Jim Broyles, Ph.D. is the Director of Professional Affairs for the Ohio Psychological Association.  His role with OPA is to provide advocacy and support for psychologists with these issues.  This presentation will describe his efforts to help organize and address these issues in Ohio.  His talk will include developing strategies for responding to insurance problems, identifying and connecting with resources, creating a professional association insurance committee, and more.  Opportunities for participant questions and answers will be provided.

Presenter,  Jim Broyles, Ph.D. 

Our presenter, Jim Broyles, Ph.D. is Director of Professional Affairs for the Ohio Psychological Association.  His primary responsibilities in that role include advocating on behalf of members with insurance organizations as well as providing member support for insurance issues and questions.  Jim is a longstanding member of the Ohio Psychological Association, and has served as OPA President, Finance Officer, Insurance Committee Chair, Marketing Task Force Chair, and LGBT Committee chair.  He currently co-chairs OPA’s Leadership Development Academy.  Dr. Broyles earned his Ph.D. from the Ohio State University, and maintains a private practice in Grove City, Ohio.  He specializes in working with children, adolescents, families, and LGBT issues.