Scaling a Group Practice Without Burning Out with Gabrielle Juliano-Villani

EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of _The Claim Game_, Jeremy Zug sits down with Gabrielle Juliano-Villani, LCSW, to discuss scaling a seven-figure group practice, navigating burnout, and stepping into the CEO role. Gabrielle shares lessons on leadership, delegation, and taking risks, plus why Medicare and Medicaid can offer valuable growth opportunities for behavioral health practices. KEYWORDS Group Practice, Private Practice, Medicare for Therapists, Medicaid, Practice Burnout, Group Practice Growth, Practice Management, Healthcare Billing, Medicare Billing, Practice Leadership, Revenue Cycle Management TAKEAWAYS Growth Can Come at a Cost: Scaling to seven figures taught Gabrielle that growth isn't worth sacrificing your well-being or alignment. Boundaries Make Better Leaders: Clear expectations and systems protect your time while helping your team work more independently. Step Into the CEO Role: Delegating routine tasks gives practice owners more time to focus on leadership and growth. Do It Afraid: You don't have to eliminate fear before taking action. Progress often requires risk and a willingness to fail. Don't Fear Medicare: Medicare and Medicaid can provide meaningful opportunities for behavioral health practices to grow and get paid for valuable work. Compliance Matters: Strong documentation and appropriate billing can help reduce the fear surrounding audits and clawbacks. CHAPTERS 00:00 Gabrielle's Journey to Private Practice 17:24 Stepping Into the CEO Role & Doing It Afraid 29:54 Why Practices Shouldn’t Fear Medicare 37:25 Connect with Gabrielle RESOURCES *Today Sponsors:*Visit http://practicesol.com Visit http://gabriellejulianovillani.com *Visit*http://medicareconsultingfortherapist... *Connect with Gabrielle on*  / gjvconsulting   Learn More About The Claim Game: Visithttps://www.google.com/search?q=https... *The Hourglass Learning Hub*: Dive deeper into RCM best practices and downloadable tools mentioned in this episode, like the various checklists and templates, by visitinghttps://www.google.com/search?q=https.... *Our Blog*: Explore years of educational articles on billing and practice management athttps://www.practicesol.com/bloghttp:.... *Book*: For a comprehensive guide on navigating insurance, grab your copy of https://shop.ingramspark.com/b/084?pa....