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| 1. |  Supplies Needed to Start a Practice (2008)
Coker Publishing Company and modified by Somerset Pediatric Practice, PA
This checklist includes 3 sample lists of the various supplies needed to start a medical practice. Tab 1 outlines the medical office supplies, tab 2 the equipment, and tab 3 the office supplies needed.
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| 2. | Credentialing (2009)
American Academy of Pediatrics
The process of becoming credentialed to open a medical practice is time consuming and laborious, and involves lag time in terms of completion. When beginning, be aware of which processes take the longest and which are more rapid and straightforward, and prioritize accordingly. (From the Launching Your Career in Pediatrics Handbook.)
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| 4. | Assessing the Community (2008)
American Academy of Pediatrics
When assessing the community, it is important to select a good location. This section will provide tips in selecting a community in an urban or rural community. (From the Launching Your Career in Pediatrics Handbook.)
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| 5. | Launching Your Career in Pediatrics Handbook: Getting Started (2008)
American Academy of Pediatrics
Joining or starting a practice is an exciting and challenging career step for pediatricians. The Launching Your Career in Pediatrics Handbook is a practical, innovative, and evolving resource developed by a working group consisting of Practice Management Online editorial advisory board members and representatives of the AAP Section on Resident and Section on Young Physicians. Check back often for updates as new content will be added.
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| 6. | Personal and Family Needs (2008)
American Academy of Pediatrics
Family needs and wants are often at the top of the list when considering where to practice. This section provides an outline to clarify your goals. (From the Launching Your Career in Pediatrics Handbook.)
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| 7. | Marketing Your Pediatric Practice (2009)
American Academy of Pediatrics
There are 2 important considerations when marketing your practice- looking to acquire new patients, and ensuring that your existing patients are satisfied with the care that your provide. This article provides tips for each.
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| 8. | Defining a Contract Strategy (2008)
A.D. Jacobson, MD, FAAP
Outlines key components pediatricians should include in their contract negotiations, such as reimbursement options and risk management.
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| 9. | Designing an Efficient Office (2008)
American Academy of Pediatrics
There are several things to consider when beginning to structure the design of a pediatric office. This article provides tips and suggestions for designing an office.
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| 10. | Number of Patients Per Pediatrician (2007)
American Academy of Pediatrics
The number of patients that a pediatrician sees in 1 week and in 1 year varies by preference. This article provides an overview of some general guidelines.
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| 11. | Managed Care Contract Issues (2006)
American Academy of Pediatrics
Features information on the terms and provisions of a managed care contract that pediatricians should carefully review before signing. These components include definitions, product clauses, fee schedules, new vaccines, and verification of eligibility.
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| 13. | Getting a Loan (2009)
American Academy of Pediatrics
The biggest factor in determining when you will break even is the amount of money you have to borrow to start up the practice. (From the Launching Your Career in Pediatrics Handbook.)
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| 14. | Working With Consultants and Advisors (2009)
American Academy of Pediatrics
There are myriad processes the new practice must set up across a broad range of disciplines, including medical, legal, technologic, insurance, business, and management. This section focuses on the consultants needed to assist with opening a practice (From the Launching Your Career in Pediatrics Handbook.)
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| 16. | Physician Salaries and Loan Repayment Options (2008)
American Academy of Pediatrics
Salary ranges vary depending on the location of the United States that you practice. When selecting a practice is it important to also consider how much money you will need to make to pay off your student loans. Some positions may offer loan repayment. (From the Launching Your Career in Pediatrics Handbook.)
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| 17. | Practice Overhead (2008)
Norman Chip Harbaugh, MD, FAAP
Suggests that practice overhead is the one area pediatricians have some control over in controlling the economic health of their practice; highlights various ways to control overhead including employee cost, benefits, space, and malpractice insurance.
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| 18. | Practice Types (2008)
American Academy of Pediatrics
There are a variety of practice options and structures available to pediatricians. This section provides an overview of each. (From the Launching Your Career in Pediatrics Handbook.)
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| 19. | Writing a Business Plan (2009)
American Academy of Pediatrics
Writing a business plan is a useful exercise for several reasons. For your practice to succeed, you need to know where you're going and how you'll get there. Creating a business plan forces you to set goals, determine the resources you will need to carry out your goals, and foresee problems that might otherwise broadside you. (From the Launching Your Career in Pediatrics Handbook.)
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