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Ready to start your own private Independent Medical Practice? Embark on your independent practice journey with comprehensive guides and resources. From legal considerations to branding and expert SEO, help your vision flourish.

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Medical practice local market research.
Medical practice local market research.
How to conduct local market research to establish a community-focused medical practice

Deciding your practice’s focus based on your community’s needs is crucial for a successful medical start-up. Setting up a dermatology practice in an already-competitive area would likely lead to frustration, for instance. Accurate market research is the key to identifying community needs and choosing the best location for your practice. There are multiple methods for […]

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Two women looking at social media on a smartphone.
How to use social media influencers to help boost your medical practice

Learn about social media marketing for medical practices and how you can partner with influencers to boost patient engagement and practice growth.

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Group of practice staff members planning marketing campaigns
5 fresh marketing ideas for your new medical practice

Stand out from your competition by executing fresh marketing campaigns for your medical practice.

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a left white hand holding a silver pen to show how handwritten-appearing signatures can enhance direct mail marketing
How to use direct mail marketing for your medical practice

Direct mail offers your practice benefits that email can’t touch.

physician succeeding at medical practice email marketing
physician succeeding at medical practice email marketing
How email marketing can benefit your medical practice

A medical practice isn’t complete without an email marketing strategy. Learn the benefits of setting up a medical practice email campaign.

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woman smiling after getting licensing for starting a new medical practice business
woman smiling after getting licensing for starting a new medical practice business
What to know about licensing for your new medical practice

Here are the medical and business licenses you need to start your new medical practice.

What is credentialing in healthcare
What is credentialing in healthcare
What to know about insurance credentialing when starting your own practice

There are many steps involved in getting your practice up and functioning. One of the items to check off your list as soon as possible is getting credentialed with various insurance companies.

how to choose location for medical office
how to choose location for medical office
How choosing a location for your medical office can ensure practice growth

The location for your new medical practice can support growth or hinder it. Keep these 8 criteria in mind as you choose your location and space.

woman smiling after Securing funding for a new medical practice
woman smiling after Securing funding for a new medical practice
Securing funding for a new medical practice

One of the first steps in opening a practice is funding it. Here’s what you need to know about getting healthcare practice loans.

doctor reviewing payment collections for medical practices
doctor reviewing payment collections for medical practices
Licenses you need to start your own medical practice

Here’s how to ensure you have the necessary licenses and credentials you need when starting your own practice — and that you don’t overlook any part of the process.

starting a medical billing business how to get clients
starting a medical billing business how to get clients
Steps to start a new medical billing company and expand your client base

Make the most of market demand and set up your own medical billing business. Learn how to start a medical billing company, get the right tools, and make sure you’re properly equipped to expand your client base.

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naming your medical office graphic
Strategic tips for naming your healthcare practice

See how the right name for your local office can help you promote your practice and rise to the top of search engine results.

colleagues reviewing business plan for medical practice
colleagues reviewing business plan for medical practice
Free template: How to create a business plan for your new practice

Your medical practice business plan is a living document that evolves as your practice grows. Here’s how to build it from scratch.

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