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This conversation delves into the Boston Cognitive Assessment, a self-administered cognitive test designed to measure various cognitive domains efficiently. The assessment aims to provide valuable information for both patients and healthcare providers, especially in the context of aging populations and cognitive decline. The discussion features insights from Kevin Wolfe and Dr. Andrey Vyshedskiy about the motivation behind the assessment’s development, its structure, user experience, real-world applications, and billing considerations for clinicians. It highlights the role of clinicians in administering cognitive tests, the challenges faced in identifying cognitive impairment, and the importance of effective triage. The guests share success stories from various practices, address concerns about the validity of results, and explore future innovations in cognitive testing. We end our conversation with insights on the accessibility and affordability of the BOCA tool for providers.

Key Points

00:00 Introduction to Boston Cognitive Assessment

02:48 The Motivation Behind the Development

06:03 Development Process of the Assessment

09:55 Structure and Domains of the Test

12:12 Self-Administration and User Experience

20:05 Real-World Applications and Use Cases

24:41 Statistical Analysis and Monitoring Progress

25:31 Billing and Reimbursement for the Assessment

26:28 Introduction to Cognitive Testing in Primary Care

29:57 The Role of Clinicians in Cognitive Assessment

32:32 Success Stories and Challenges in Implementation

36:10 Understanding the Worried Well: Cognitive Concerns in Young Adults

39:44 Future Directions and Innovations in Cognitive Testing

45:14 Conclusion and Final Thoughts on BOCA

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Dr. Andrey Vyshedskiy received a Ph.D. in Neuroscience from Boston University, and has conducted research in neuroscience, cardiopulmonary acoustics, optical vibrometry, and developmental psychology. He has co-founded several successful companies, received numerous awards from the NSF, the NIH, and the DOD, and directed the development of several FDA approved medical devices. He has authored over 100 scientific publications, book chapters, and conference presentations. His work has appeared in the New England Journal of Medicine, Thorax, Chest, the Journal of Neuroscience and other leading scientific journals.

Kevin Wolfe is the Director of Customer Solutions at Boston Cognitive. Please email Kevin to learn how to take advantage of the 50% discount and start using Boston Cognitive assessments in your practice.

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I’m a licensed psychologist and Clinical Director at the Colorado Center for Assessment & Counseling, a private practice that I founded in 2009 and have grown to over 20 clinicians. I earned my undergraduate degree in Experimental Psychology from the University of South Carolina before getting my Master’s and PhD in Counseling Psychology from Colorado State University. These days, I specialize in psychological and neuropsychological evaluation with kids and adolescents.

As the host of the Testing Psychologist Podcast, I provide private practice consulting for psychologists and other mental health professionals who want to start or grow psychological testing services in their practices. I live in Fort Collins, Colorado with my wife (also a therapist) and two young kids.

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