National Association of Psychometrists: 2015 professional practices and salary survey of U.S. and Canadian psychometrists

Kippie, Amber; Ryan, Brittany; McManemy, Heather; Medina, Maria R Escobar; P, Porter; Malek-Ahmadi, Michael

doi:10.1080/13854046.2018.1472297

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“…Billing for neuropsychological assessments provides a good example of an opportunity to improve cost-efficiency through adoption of computer-assisted assessments. On national salary surveys, the median reported time spent on a neuropsychological evaluation was 6 hr (Sweet et al, 2015) and most psychometrists reported they spent 1–2 hr scoring per evaluation (Kippie et al, 2019). Based on these numbers, even a conservative estimate of a 30-min reduction in scoring time through the use of computer-assisted assessments could have saved Medicare over 11 million dollars during 2019 alone (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 2020).…”

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“…Together these units represent the maximum number of unique assessments billed for in 2019. Based on reports of neuropsychologist and technician time use (Kippie et al, 2019; Sweet et al, 2015), the majority of assessments take more than 30 min to administer and score and thus require additional units of 96137 or 96139, the codes for each additional 30-min unit of testing or scoring by a provider or technician, respectively. Using a conservative estimate that 20% of assessments only require one 30-min billing code, the number of assessments with additional 30-min codes would be 141,560 (176,950 × .80) for providers and 129,797.6 (162,247 × .80) for technicians.…”

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Computer-enhanced practice: The benefits of computer-assisted assessment in applied clinical practice.

Young¹,

Maddocks²,

Caemmerer³

2022

Professional Psychology: Research and Practice

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Many psychologists are curious about incorporating computer-assisted assessments into their practices but unsure whether the benefits of this technology will outweigh perceived costs and risks. The goal of this manuscript is to summarize literature related to practical benefits of adopting computer-assisted assessments compared to the limitations of traditional, "paper-and-pencil" measures. Automation of scoring and rote administration tasks can improve the accuracy and efficiency of assessments while reducing the cognitive load placed on the examiner. These direct benefits of computer-assisted assessments also have broader implications, including the potential for broader use of assessment in psychology, higher-quality patient care and experiences, increased cost-effectiveness, and enriched training opportunities. Psychologists who do not yet use assessments in their practice can begin to incorporate assessment more easily with computerassisted assessments, and psychologists who regularly conduct assessments can improve the efficiency and quality of their assessments by prioritizing the switch to computer-assisted assessments for clinical practice and training. We offer several practical suggestions to facilitate the adoption and transition processes. Public Significance StatementComputer-assisted assessments have the potential to reduce errors and save psychologists time and effort; however, most psychologists continue to use paper-and-pencil measures. We highlight the benefits of computer-assisted assessments, including improved patient care, enhanced training experiences, and reduced costs for the broader healthcare system. We also discuss potential barriers that may prevent psychologists from using these tools and practical solutions to overcoming these obstacles.

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Computer-enhanced practice: The benefits of computer-assisted assessment in applied clinical practice.

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Assessing Psychometrists’ Practices to Inform Neuropsychological Services

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McCuddy

Mahoney

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Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology

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Objective Quality of life (QOL) is a broad-ranging concept affecting an individual’s physical health, psychological state, social relationships, and relationship to their environment. Although the role of psychometrists in clinical neuropsychology is integral to the delivery of services, little is known about their QOL. The current study assessed psychometrists’ workload and aspects related to work QOL (e.g., physical and emotional exhaustion, social and work satisfaction). Method Psychometrists (N = 164) from 38 states completed a nationally distributed survey. Participants averaged eight years of experience, ~29% completed board certification, and worked primarily in general hospitals (~36%), academic medical centers (~21%), private practice (~15%), veterans/military hospitals (~13%), and rehabilitation hospitals (~12%). Results Respondents saw 5.6±2.4 (Mean±Standard Deviation) patients and spent 18.8±6.9 and 9.4±4.9 hours administering and scoring, respectively, per week. Although the majority of respondents felt satisfied with their work QOL, approximately 49% experienced emotional exhaustion, 42% experienced burnout, and 62% reported that fatigue interfered with work, family, or social life. Correlational analyses found a significant relationship between QOL variables and professional activities, particularly with time spent scoring. Additionally, patient load, time spent administering/scoring, and QOL factors varied depending on work setting. Conclusion The current study provides a novel characterization of psychometrists’ QOL. Specifically, the prevalence of emotional exhaustion and fatigue appears to be higher than in the general working population in the United States. In addition, these findings highlight the current variability of job responsibilities and QOL across work settings. Ongoing advocacy and practice adjustments for this field are indicated.

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National Association of Psychometrists: 2015 professional practices and salary survey of U.S. and Canadian psychometrists

Abstract: The current survey may be used as a baseline for further study of the income and practices of psychometrists in the United States and Canada.

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Computer-enhanced practice: The benefits of computer-assisted assessment in applied clinical practice.

Computer-enhanced practice: The benefits of computer-assisted assessment in applied clinical practice.

Assessing Psychometrists’ Practices to Inform Neuropsychological Services

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