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Opening a Veterinary Clinic
By: MARY HOPE KRAMER — While many veterinarians choose to work as associates within an established practice, some do decide to venture out on their own and build a new practice from the ground up. Starting any business can be a difficult task, but with careful planning, the process can run quite smoothly. Here are some tips…
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6 mistakes to avoid when starting your private practice
Written by: Members of the AMA Physician Communications team— Anticipating pitfalls is a fundamental part of the clinical side of medicine and a physician just starting should apply that same thinking to establishing a private practice. Find out what it’s like from a doctor who has done it. The thrill of opening an independent private…
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If you opt for a startup practice, here are a few things to look for:
By: Sabri Blumbergh— a) Pick the right location Ultimately, you want the maximum number of high-quality new patients for the minimum marketing budget required. Following these tips can help – although in many cases you won’t be able to get lucky with every single one of them, so there can be some flexibility if necessary:…
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6 Oversights To Avoid With Practice Startups
By: Keith W. Gruebele — Even the most organized and motivated dentists can make simple missteps to complicate opening a new practice, with all the different factors it can sometimes be easy to make an oversight. Opening your own dental office is no simple task. Coordinating with different parties and managing the moving parts can…
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6 Steps to Starting a Dental Practice
By: Keith W. Gruebele— Buying a dental practice can seem overwhelming at first, but the rewards of being your own boss and running your own office can make the initial work well worth it. First, understand some basic steps to getting started. If you’re considering striking out on your own and starting a dental practice,…
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Spring cleaning isn’t limited to the office: Update patient records to mitigate risks
By: California Dental Association — Spring is a prime time to deep clean your practice and tie up any loose ends from the previous year. It’s also a great opportunity to review your patient records and ensure all files are accurate and current. Below are some things to consider when revisiting patient charts. If you…
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Starting a Medical Practice? Get These 4 Insurance Policies
Article written by: IVAN WIDJAYA — After years of medical school and practicums spent under the tutelage of mentor physicians, young but certified medical professionals are ready to open their own practices. It’s the opportunity to spread your wings, be your own boss, and earn a substantial living. You shouldn’t launch a medical practice without certain protections,…
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Top five dental benefit concerns of new dentists
Article by: American Dental Association (ADA) — New dentists may have many concerns when it comes to their patients’ dental plans, benefits and thirdparty payers, often because little of their dental school education relates to learning how to navigate these issues. Among the concerns are preauthorization requirements, delays in processing claims, claim denials, refund requests and…
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How to Start Your Own Medical Practice: Part Two
By: SMITHA GOPAL— In our last post, we took a look at some of what’s involved in starting your own medical practice from a business perspective. In this post, we’ll discuss other important elements to consider once you become your own boss, from staffing to marketing to patient care. Once you’ve secured funding, found a good location,…
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How to Start Your Own Medical Practice: Part One
By: SMITHA GOPAL— Decades ago, most doctors graduated medical school and opened their own practices. These days, however, it’s more common for young physicians to take jobs working for large health systems or hospitals. The number of physicians in solo practice was just over 17 percent in 2014, down from more than 40 percent in 1983,…
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