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A repository of articles about things doctors didn't learn in medical school, covering side gigs, finances, the business of medicine, life in medicine, and more. These resources are intended to take a deeper dive into specific topics referenced in our educational pages.
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Can I Treat Medicare Patients in a Direct Primary Care (DPC) Model?
What physicians with Direct Primary Care (DPC) practices need to know about treating Medicare patients & best practices to avoid compliance challenges & violations
Do I Need an LLC or PLLC for My Physician Practice or Side Gig?
How physicians choosing an entity for their private practice or side gig should approach the decision between an LLC or PLLC, and why the state may not give a choice
Is DPC Right for Me? Feasibility, Fit, and Determinants of Success
Important things to consider when deciding if direct primary care (DPC) or direct specialty care practice is feasible for you, including financial, legal, business, & personal factors
Establishing a Clinical Research Trials Site At Your Private Practice: A Step by Step Guide
Step-by-step guide on how to start a clinical research trials site at your private practice, including training, compliance, finding trials, & patient recruitment
Differences & Similarities Between Direct Primary Care (DPC) and Concierge Medicine Models
Differences (and similarities) between direct primary care (DPC) and concierge medicine practices, including membership fees, insurance policies, and panel sizes
Questions to Ask When Considering a Medical Billing Company or RCM Service for Your Private Practice
Questions to ask a potential billing company when interviewing them for your private practice revenue cycle management (RCM) service to ensure success and a good fit
Guide to Insurance Eligibility Verification for Medical Practices
Why proactive insurance eligibility verification is important for medical practices, steps to verify coverage, & tips to optimize revenue cycle management processes
The Comprehensive Digital Marketing Guide for Your New Medical Practice (Or Side Gig Business)
Digital marketing guide for physicians starting a new private practice, with branding, website tips, how to build an online reputation, email marketing campaigns, paid ads, and more
How to Discharge a Patient From Your Practice: Ethical and Legal Considerations and Procedures
Terminating a patient relationship should comply with legal & ethical guidelines, have a valid reason, & follow a set written protocol for why and how to discharge them from your practice and transfer care
What Percentage of Collections Should You Be Paying Your Billing Company?
What percentage of a private practice's collections is appropriate to pay a billing company, how they determine charges, fee models, & red flags to note with costs & metrics when deciding if a billing company is a good fit
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